National Occupational
Classification
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is a system of
organizing information about occupations in Canada. Every occupation in Canada
has a NOC job description, which provides listings of the main duties,
employment requirements and job titles. These descriptions are identified by a
four-digit code called the NOC code.
Knowing the NOC code for the job you are interested in can make
online research easier and quicker. This is because many job search services
organize their job listings and occupation information by the NOC code. Here’s
how the NOC code works:
• The first number identifies the sector. There are 10 sectors
in total (0–9). For example, 0 refers to management occupations, while 6 refers
to sales and service occupations.
• The second number refers to the level of education or training
the job requires (1–6). Generally:
1 requires a university education
2 or 3 requires a community college or apprenticeship training
4 or 5 requires a high school diploma and/or job-specific
training
6 usually requires a short demonstration or on-the-job training
• The third and fourth numbers refer to specific occupations
within the sector.
In the example on the right, the 2 refers to the sector Natural
and Applied Sciences; the 1 means it generally requires a university degree;
together, the code 2146 is the code specific to aerospace engineers. Because
the NOC groups occupations that are similar to each other, it is easy to find
information about occupations that are related to your occupation of choice.
This can be useful if you cannot find a job in your occupation and want to
broaden your job search.
Locate the NOC website (www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC).
Task 1:
List the 10 sectors that the first digit of the NOC code refers
to. In small groups, brainstorm three occupations for each sector.
Task 2:
Think of an occupation you would like to enter in Canada (either
as a survival job, or in the occupation you are trained for).
Which of the above sectors is this occupation in?
Task 3:
Find the NOC (5243) code for an occupation
that interests you. Read the NOC description for this occupation.
a) How many Major Groups are listed in this sector?
There are 5 Major Groups listed. What are they?
There are 5 Major Groups listed. What are they?
- Technical occupations in libraries, public archives, museums and
art galleries;
- Photographers, graphic arts technicians and technical and
co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing
arts
- Announcers and other performers, n.e.c.
- Creative designers and craftspersons
- Athletes, coaches, referees and related occupations
b) What types of occupations are within this Major Group
(represented by the three-digit code)?
The types of occupation are:
Read the example titles in the NOC description. Do you think
knowing these titles can be useful in your job search? How?
Yes, they can be useful because they can help me to find my correct
position.
Example: With this description, I can see wich education level
they need for this job.
Read the main duties in the NOC description. List the duties you
think are most relevant to this position.
The most relevant duties are:
- Creative ability, as
demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required;
- Use of computer-aided design (CAD) software;
- A university degree.
Task 4:
Prepare a short presentation for the class about this occupation. Include related job titles, main duties and employment requirements.
Prepare a short presentation for the class about this occupation. Include related job titles, main duties and employment requirements.
Thanks Fabio!
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