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NOC 72999 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Other technical trades and related occupations. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Trades, transport & equipment operators
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Definition
Workers in other trades occupations repair, service, install, calibrate or fabricate a variety of products. This unit group also includes commercial divers. They are employed by a wide range of establishments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Main duties
Example job titles
Express Entry category draws
NOC 72999 is in the “Trades” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 72999 encompasses other technical trades and related occupations not elsewhere classified under the NOC 2021 system. Classified as a TEER 2 occupation, this diverse unit group includes specialized professionals such as locksmiths, gunsmiths, safe technicians, and patternmakers. Individuals in these roles perform highly specialized technical tasks, ranging from fabricating, installing, and repairing locks and security systems to crafting custom precision molds and patterns.
Because NOC 72999 is classified as TEER 2, skilled workers in this category may be eligible for key Canadian immigration pathways, including the Express Entry system under the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Additionally, applicants can explore various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target skilled trades to fill local labor shortages. Candidates typically require completion of secondary school, several years of on-the-job training, or a relevant apprenticeship program depending on the specific trade.
Securing employment in Canada under NOC 72999 often requires meeting specific provincial licensing or certification requirements, particularly for specialized roles like locksmiths. Aspiring immigrants should ensure their work experience matches the official Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) lead statement and job duties.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Other technical trades and related occupations is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Other technical trades and related occupations is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Other technical trades and related occupations is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
Yes — it's in the “Trades” group. The latest Trades round (April 2, 2026) invited 3000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 477.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.