Skill Level

The skill level is primarily based on the nature of education and training required to work in an occupation. This criterion also reflects the experience required for entry, and the complexity and responsibilities involved in the work, compared with other occupations. Two skill levels, A and B are presented. They are intended to reflect commonly accepted paths to employment in the occupation.   NOC Skill Levels  Skill Level Nature of Education/Training A University degree at the bachelor, masters or post-graduate level. B Two to three years of post-secondary education at a community college, institute of technology or CEGEP; or Two to four years of apprenticeship training; or Three to four years of secondary school and more than two years of on-the-job training, specialized training courses or specific work experience. Occupations with supervisory responsibilities and occupations with significant health and safety responsibilities, such as firefighters, police officers and registered nursing assistants are all assigned the skill level B. The skill level of an occupation is reflected in the second digit of the NOC code (except for management occupations the first digit is 0). For skill level A occupations, the second digit is 1, and for skill level B occupations, the second digit is either a 2 or a 3. Please note that if your occupation code does not have the first digit 0 (zero) or the second digit 1, 2, or 3, or if your experience did not occur in the past 10 years, your application will be refused.