Federal Skilled Trades
Minimum Requirements for Federal Skilled Trades
Federal Skill Trades (FST) program focuses on the skill trade occupations that are in the NOC group 72, 73, 82, 92, 632 and 633. The minimum requirements are
- Meet the required levels in English or French: CLB 5 in speaking and listening, CLB 4 in reading and writing
- Have at least 2 years paid full-time work experience (or an equivalent amount of part-time work experience) in a skilled trade within the 5 years before application
- Meet all job requirements for that skilled trade set out in the NOC (except for needing a certificate)
- Have a valid job offer (supported by LMIA) of full-time employment with up to two employers for at least 1 year or a certificate of qualification for that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority
- Intent to live outside of Quebec
The work experience does not have to be continuous, but must be acquired after the skill trade certificate is issued.
Skilled Trade NOC groups
Under the FST program, the skilled trade occupations are all skill type B in the NOC.
| Trade Group | Trade Description |
|---|---|
|
Group 72 |
Industrial, electrical and construction trades |
|
Group 73 |
Maintenance and equipment operation trades |
|
Group 82 |
Supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production |
|
Group 92 |
Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators |
|
Group 632 |
Chefs and cooks |
|
Group 633 |
Butchers and bakers |