NOC 63220 For Canada Immigration

NOC 63220 Shoe repairers and shoemakers

 

Immigrating to Canada with the job code of Shoe repairers and shoemakers using the Express Entry Permanent Residency pathway requires that you correctly identify the National Occupation Classification (“NOC”) Code for your occupation.

 

The NOC code is the most important piece of information you require to immigrate to Canada. Without knowing your job classification or NOC code you are unable to work out your eligility to immigrate to Canada or make an application. The NOC is developed and maintained between Statistics Canada (STC) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

 

The National Occupation Classification for Shoe repairers and shoemakers is Noc 63220.

 

Note: NOC 63220 Shoe repairers and shoemakers replaces NOC 6343. The new NOC structure for Shoe repairers and shoemakers uses the NOC Code 63220 and the Skill requirement of “Completion of a post-secondary education program of less than two years at community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP; or Completion of an apprenticeship training program of less than two years; or More than six months of on-the-job training, training courses or specific work experience with some secondary school education; or Several years of experience in a related occupation from TEER 4 (when applicable).”.

The level of demand in Canada for NOC 63220 is High. This means that according to Statistics Canada, the role of Shoe repairers and shoemakers in Canada currently has more jobs advertised than available candidates.

 

Why Do I Need to Know the NOC Code for Shoe repairers and shoemakers?

 

Whenever applicants for Canadian Immigration are asked to identify work experience, they must do so on the requisite forms by stating the NOC code that best fits their employment, skills and  experience. Some Canada immigration pathways are only open to applicants that have experience in occupations identified by very specific NOC codes.

 

Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility (TEER)

 

  • The NOC structure for Shoe repairers and shoemakers uses the NOC Code 63220 and the Skill requirement of “Completion of a post-secondary education program of less than two years at community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP; or Completion of an apprenticeship training program of less than two years; or More than six months of on-the-job training, training courses or specific work experience with some secondary school education; or Several years of experience in a related occupation from TEER 4 (when applicable).”.

 

  • The TEER level for 63220 is “Completion of a post-secondary education program of less than two years at community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP; or Completion of an apprenticeship training program of less than two years; or More than six months of on-the-job training, training courses or specific work experience with some secondary school education; or Several years of experience in a related occupation from TEER 4 (when applicable).”.

 

Employment Description for 63220 Shoe repairers and shoemakers

 

To be able to use National Occupation Classification 63220 your work history and experience should closely match the following description:

 

  • “Shoe repairers repair footwear and shoemakers make specialized and custom shoes and boots. They are employed in shoe repair shops or custom shoemaking establishments, or they may be self-employed.”

 

Canada Visa Options for NOC 63220

 

There are a number of Canada Visa options for NOC 63220 including:

 

  • Federal Skilled Visas

 

  • Canadian Experience Class

 

  • Provincial Nomination

 

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) which use the NOC 63220

 

NOC code 63220 is used for Provincial Nomination in following streams:

 

  • PNP Skilled Worker streams

 

  • PNP Semi-Skilled Worker streams

 

  • PNP Graduate streams

 

  • PNP Family Sponsorship streams.

 

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