IRCC Removed Truck Drivers From The List Of Express Entry Certificate Of Qualification

On November 06, 2023, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) removed truck drivers from the list of occupations eligible for the Certificate of Qualification.

Truck drivers were previously eligible for these points, but they have now been removed from the official Certificate of Qualification list.

Express Entry applicants in the truck driving profession are advised to update their profiles immediately to avoid misrepresentation, especially in case IRCC conducts targeted Express Entry draws for transport occupations.

What is a Certificate of Qualification?

A Certificate of Qualification serves as a vital document for individuals aspiring to work in specific skilled trades in Canada. Here’s what you need to know:

Proof of Eligibility: The certificate demonstrates that you possess all the necessary qualifications to practice your trade in a Canadian province or territory.
Certification Exam: To obtain the certificate, you must successfully pass a certification exam relevant to your skilled trade.
Issuing Authority: Certificates of Qualification are issued by organizations responsible for regulating commerce in Canadian provinces, territories, or federal agencies.

Why is the Certificate of Qualification Important in Express Entry?

Understanding why the Certificate of Qualification holds significant value within the Express Entry system is essential:

Additional CRS Points: Express Entry applicants with a valid Certificate of Qualification can earn up to 50 extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.
Enhanced Profile: These additional points enhance your CRS score, increasing your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residency.
No Job Experience Required: Unlike some immigration programs, you don’t need prior job experience in the eligible occupations to earn these extra points. Possessing the certificate is sufficient.

How to Obtain a Certificate of Qualification

Obtaining a Certificate of Qualification involves a few steps. Here’s what you need to do:

Check Your Eligibility:

Ensure your occupation is on the eligible list for the Certificate of Qualification.

Contact Relevant Regulatory Body:

Visit the website of the regulatory body in your province or territory. They will provide detailed information about the certification process.

You can also visit the official Canada website for federally regulated skilled trades.

Follow Certification Procedures:

Understand and complete the certification procedures specified by the regulatory body. Each province and territory has its own standards, so make sure to adhere to the specific requirements of your location.

Exam Preparation:

Prepare diligently for the certification exam, as Success in this exam is your ticket to obtaining the Certificate of Qualification.

Eligible Occupations for Certificate of Qualification

Here is a list of 100 eligible occupations for Certificate of Qualification along with their corresponding National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes:

22114: Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
22212: Drafting technologists and technicians
22311: Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
22312: Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
62200: Chefs
63200: Cooks
63201: Butchers (retail and wholesale)
63202: Bakers
63210: Hairstylists and Barbers
72010: Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
72011: Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
72012: Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
72013: Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
72014: Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
72020: Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
72021: Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
72022: Supervisors, printing and related occupations
72023: Supervisors, railway transport operations
72024: Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
72025: Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations
72100: Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
72101: Tool and die makers
72102: Sheet metal workers
72103: Boilermakers
72104: Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
72105: Ironworkers
72106: Welders and related machine operators
72200: Electricians (except industrial and power system)
72201: Industrial electricians
72202: Power system electricians
72203: Electrical power line and cable workers
72204: Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
72205: Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
72300: Plumbers
72301: Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
72302: Gas fitters
72310: Carpenters
72311: Cabinetmakers
72320: Bricklayers
72321: Insulators
72400: Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
72401: Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
72402: Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
72403: Railway carmen/women
72404: Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
72405: Machine fitters
72406: Elevator constructors and mechanics
72410: Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
72411: Auto body collision, refinishing, glass technicians and damage repair estimators
72420: Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
72421: Appliance servicers and repairers
72422: Electrical mechanics
72423: Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
72429: Other small engine and small equipment repairers
72500: Crane operators
72501: Water well drillers
72999: Other technical trades and related occupations
73100: Concrete finishers
73101: Tilesetters
73102: Plasterers, drywall installers, finishers and lathers
73110: Roofers and shinglers
73111: Glaziers
73112: Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
73113: Floor covering installers
73200: Residential and commercial installers and servicers
73201: General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
73202: Pest controllers and fumigators
73209: Other repairers and servicers
73301: Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators
73310: Railway and yard locomotive engineers
73311: Railway conductors and brakemen/women
73400: Heavy equipment operators
73401: Printing press operators
73402: Drillers and blasters—surface mining, quarrying and construction
82010: Supervisors, logging and forestry
82020: Supervisors, mining and quarrying
82021: Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
82030: Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
82031: Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
83100: Underground production and development miners
83101: Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
83110: Logging machinery operators
83120: Fishing masters and officers
83121: Fishermen/women
92010: Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
92011: Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing, and utilities
92012: Supervisors, food and beverage processing
92013: Supervisors, plastic and rubber product manufacturing
92014: Supervisors, forest products processing
92015: Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
92020: Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
92021: Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing
92022: Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
92023: Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing
92024: Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
92100: Power engineers and power systems operators
92101: Water and waste treatment plant operators
93100: Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing
93101: Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing
93102: Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators