NOC 74203 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. 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
Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers install replacement automotive mechanical parts such as mufflers, exhaust pipes, shock absorbers, springs and radiators and perform routine maintenance service such as oil changes, lubrication and tire repairs on automobiles, trucks and heavy equipment. They are employed by automobile and truck service and repair shops, service departments of industrial establishments and construction, mining and logging companies.
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Overview
NOC 74203 governs automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. Individuals in this unit group primarily install and service replacement parts such as mufflers, shock absorbers, brakes, radiators, and windshields on light-duty vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, or industrial equipment. They are typically employed by specialized automotive repair shops, service stations, and heavy equipment service centres where they utilize specialized hand and power tools to perform routine mechanical replacements and adjustments.
Classified as a TEER 4 occupation, NOC 74203 generally requires completion of secondary school along with some on-the-job training or specialized training courses. Unlike high-skilled TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupations, individuals in TEER 4 roles navigate specific economic immigration pathways designed for intermediate and semi-skilled workers. Prospective immigrants looking to leverage experience in NOC 74203 may find viable options through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) or various Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams tailored to in-demand semi-skilled labor.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.