NOC 73102 “Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers”
Immigrating to Canada with the job code of “Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers” 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 “Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers” is Noc 73102.
Note: NOC 73102 “Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers” replaces NOC 7284. The new NOC structure for “Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers” uses the NOC Code 73102 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 73102 is High. This means that according to Statistics Canada, the role of “Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers” in Canada currently has more jobs advertised than available candidates.
Why Do I Need to Know the NOC Code for “Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers”?
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 “Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers” uses the NOC Code 73102 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 73102 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 73102 “Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers”
To be able to use National Occupation Classification 73102 your work history and experience should closely match the following description:
- “Plasterers apply finish, and maintain and restore plaster or similar materials, on interior and exterior walls, ceilings and building partitions to produce plain or decorative surfaces. Drywall installers and finishers install and finish drywall sheets and various types of ceiling systems. Lathers install support framework for ceiling systems, interior and exterior walls and building partitions. They are employed by construction companies and by plastering, drywalling and lathing contractors, or they may be self-employed.”
Canada Visa Options for NOC 73102
There are a number of Canada Visa options for NOC 73102 including:
- Federal Skilled Visas
- Canadian Experience Class
- Provincial Nomination
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) which use the NOC 73102
NOC code 73102 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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