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NOC 73100 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Concrete finishers. It is classified TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training, 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
Concrete finishers smooth and finish freshly poured concrete, apply curing or surface treatments and install, maintain and restore various masonry structures such as foundations, floors, ceilings, sidewalks, roads, patios and high-rise buildings. They are employed by construction companies, cement and concrete contractors and manufacturers of precast concrete products, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 73100 is in the “Trades” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
Concrete finishers (NOC 73100) are classified under TEER 3 of Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. These skilled tradespeople play a vital role in Canadian construction by smoothing and finishing freshly poured concrete, applying curing or hardening agents, and repairing, resurfacing, or replacing damaged concrete structures. They are employed by construction companies, concrete contractors, and manufacturers of precast concrete products, or they may be self-employed.
To qualify for employment in Canada under NOC 73100, candidates typically require the completion of secondary school. Additionally, completion of a two- to four-year apprenticeship program, or a combination of over three years of work experience in the trade along with some industry courses, is usually necessary. Trade certification is available but voluntary across all provinces and territories, and qualified finishers can obtain a Red Seal endorsement to facilitate interprovincial mobility.
As a TEER 3 occupation, skilled concrete finishers are eligible for key Canadian immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) through the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Concrete finishers is TEER 3, 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.
Concrete finishers is classified as TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Concrete finishers 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.