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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

We would like to thank all National Occupational Classification (NOC) users who provided comments, questions and feedback. In response to those comments and questions, we are providing this FAQ section to better serve our users.

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1.Where do I find information about immigrating to and/or working in Canada?

2.What are NOC Skill Type 0 and Skill Levels A and B?

3.Are there any jobs in my field of work?

4.How can Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) help me find a job?

5.How do I make use of the NOC?

6.How often is the NOC updated?

7.How do I apply for copyright clearance to use NOC content for product development?


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Where do I find information about immigrating to and/or working in Canada?

Questions of this nature should be directed to Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Contact the Department's representatives at your nearest Canadian Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office, or visit their Web site at www.cic.gc.caOther Government of Canada 
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2. What are NOC Skill Type 0 and Skill Levels A and B?
Skill Type 0 refers to all management occupations. The NOC codes for these occupations begin with 0. Skill Level A represents occupations usually requiring university education and Skill Level B corresponds to occupations usually requiring college education or apprenticeship training. The second digit of the NOC codes for these occupations (except management) is 1, 2, or 3. Please consult the NOC Training Tutorial for further details.

3. Are there any jobs in my field of work?
For information related to your job search, wages and other related topics, visit HRDC's Labour Market Information Web site at www.labourmarketinformation.caOther Government of Canada Web site.

4. How can Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) help me find a job?
HRDC provides various resources and services to help individuals find work. To speak to someone about career counselling, contact your local Human Resource Centre of CanadaOther Government of Canada Web site. For a list of on-line job finding tools, visit www.jobsetc.caOther Government of Canada Web site.

5. How do I make use of the NOC?
An NOC Training Tutorial is available on-line for individuals to explore.  This tutorial is self-directed and allows individuals to study specific parts of the NOC.

6. How often is the NOC updated?
Revisions to the NOC coincide with Statistics Canada Census of Population cyles. However, occupational research and analyses are ongoing.

7. How do I apply for copyright clearance to use NOC content for product development?
Please visit the Canadian Government PublishingOther Government of Canada Web site Web site for instructions and guidelines.

 

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