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Training and Qualifications for working in Canada

Following an increased volume of enquiries relating to Emigrating and Qualifications, Able Skills have compiled below, a basic and straightforward introduction to the requirements for being able to work in Construction in Canada.

There are equivalent certification grade requirements to the UK’s City & Guilds NVQ training qualification grades in Canada and final assessments of your eligibility to work using your UK gained skill. Consideration is given to your individual profile relating to background, health, family connections and language as well as your detailed training, experience and work/employment destination.

Canada has a points system for each of the requirements and a minimum number of points has to be obtained in order to take your application further.

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Skilled workers are people who are selected as permanent residents based on their ability to become economically established in Canada. Assessment for eligibility is according to a set of instructions issued by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism.

Canadian National Occupational Classification list:

In order for your application to be eligible for processing, you must either:

  • Have an offer of arranged employment, OR
  • Be a foreign national living legally in Canada for one year as a temporary foreign worker or an international student, OR
  • Be a skilled worker who has at least one year of experience - Skill Type B (technical occupations and skilled trades) in one or more of the following occupations on the Canadian National Occupational Classification list:
  • 7241: Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
  • 7242: Industrial Electricians
  • 7251: Plumbers
  • 7253: Gas Fitters
  • 7281 :Bricklayers
  • 7284 :Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers
  • 7294 :Painters and Decorators

AND you must have had this experience within the last 10 years.

The Canada Immigration Points System for Skilled Workers:

The Skilled Worker Visa for Canada is the most popular way of applying for migration to Canada. The Canada Skilled Worker Visa point’s selection system requires a pass mark of 67 out of 100 points and is assessed on six main factors including age, education, work experience, language ability and adaptability.

If you meet these minimum requirements, your application will then be processed according to the six selection factors in the skilled worker points grid. The six selection factors are:

 

Points

Your education

 

Your abilities in English and/or French, Canada’s two official languages

24

Your work experience  

21

Your age   

10

Whether you have arranged employment in Canada

10

Your adaptability.    

10

You must also show that you have enough money to support yourself and your dependants after you arrive in Canada.

Trade or Non-university Certificate or Diploma 

 

Points

A three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship
AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

22

A two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship
AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study        

20

A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship
AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study 

15

A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship
AND at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

12

Secondary School Educational Credential

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Assessment and recognition of credentials for the purpose of employment in Canada

You should be aware that the recognition process is different in each province and territory and for each profession/trade.

The procedures for evaluating and recognizing qualifications earned outside Canada will depend on whether you wish toenter an occupation or pursue further studies, whether your chosen occupation is regulated or non-regulated, and the province/territory in which you intend to settle.

Regulated Occupation

A "regulated" occupation is one that is controlled by provincial and territorial (and sometimes federal) law and governed by a professional organization or regulatory body. The regulatory body governing the profession/trade has the authority to set entry requirements and standards of practice, to assess applicants' qualifications and credentials, to certify, register, or license qualified applicants, and to discipline members of the profession/trade.                           

Requirements for entry may vary from one province to another.

If you want to work in a regulated occupation and use a regulated title, you MUST have a licence or certificate or be registered with the regulatory body for your occupation.

Assessement and recognition of Qualifications

Each regulated occupation sets its own requirements for assessment and recognition, usually through the provincial or territorial professional association or regulatory body. (In some cases, there are federal requirements for recognition.)

In order to qualify for practice in Canada, you may be required to undergo professional and language examinations, submit to a review of your qualifications, and undertake a period of supervised work experience.

You can find out more about the specific requirements for recognition of your qualifications in your profession/trade by doing the following:

Contact the professional association governing your occupation in your own country to find out if there are any links with similar associations in Canada. Consult the publication entitled National Occupational Classification at the closest Canadian diplomatic mission to find out more about employment requirements for your occupation.

Find out the name and address of the professional regulatory body governing your profession/trade in the province or territory where you intend to settle by enquiring with the Canadian Centre for International Credentials (CICIC), based in Toronto.

Write to the regulatory body and ask about the specific requirements and costs for licensing, certification, or registration, as well as the recommended procedure for an assessment. The regulatory body will advise you concerning the required documentation and the fees for assessment.

The National Occupation Classification – relevant Construction Trade Skills

The NOC is the authoritative resource on occupational information in Canada.

  • 724 Electrical Trades and Telecommunication Occupations
    • 7241 Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
    • 7242 Industrial Electricians
    • 7243 Power System Electricians
  • 725 Plumbers, Pipefitters and Gas Fitters
    • 7251 Plumbers
    • 7252 Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers
    • 7253 Gas Fitters
  • 727 Carpenters and Cabinetmakers
  • 728 Masonry and Plastering Trades
    • 7281 Bricklayers
    • 7282 Concrete Finishers
    • 7283 Tilesetters
    • 7284  Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers
  • 729 Other Construction Trades
    • 7291 Roofers and Shinglers
    • 7293 Insulators
    • 7294 Painters and Decorators
    • 7295 Floor Covering Installers

Priority Occupations

On 28 November 2008, Immigration Canada has published a list of ‘Priority Occupations’ for immigration application to Canada. All immigration applications under this priority list will be processed within 6-12 months as compared to 36 months.

However under the new regulation the application is filed in Canada as opposed to Overseas.

How Able Skills can help:
General Electrician:

For those of you looking to move in the future and to emigrate as an Electrician, you will need to undergo relevant Electrical training and assessment to reach the required standards. Able Skills can fast track you through Electrical qualifications:

If you are already experienced and working within the industry but not fully qualified, Able Skills can arrange On Site assessments for the purposes of NVQ Level 3: City & Guilds 2356

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Gas Fitter:

For those of you looking to enter the Gas Industry and eventually move to Canada as a Gas Fitter, Able Skills is an approved CITB Gas Training and Assessment Centre and can provide New Entrant Gas training. This is available to anyone looking to start in this industry, support is provided all the way through this Gas training process including providing work placements for necessary ‘on the job’ evidence before undertaking ACS assessment.

For those Gas Fitters who have previously undergone ACS assessment which has lapsed, or those existing Gas Engineers who would like to add extra appliances to their skills, Able Skills can provide ACS Re-Assessment.

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General Plumber:

For anyone looking to be able to provide Plumbing services in Canada in the future, Able Skills can provide a variety of Plumbing based training and assessment:

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Carpenter:

If your plans are to move to Canada in the future and you are considering working as a Carpenter and/or Joiner, you should be planning that journey now by undertaking City & Guilds qualifications which will act as your underpinning knowledge and will support your entry into the industry.

For those of you who are time served and experienced Carpenters/Joiners but who are lacking in qualifications, Able Skills has approval to guide you through the Experienced Worker Practical Assessment route (EWPA). This involves a practical and theory demonstration of your knowledge of the job and is a fast route to NVQ level 2.

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Tiler:  

Is your future in Canada as a Tiler? If so, start training with Able Skills to obtain tiling skills from the very basics to the very advanced. We offer a variety of courses, anything from a 1 week course to an 8 week course but for those of you looking to move towards achieving NVQ level 2, the following would be where to start:

For time served, experienced but not qualified Tilers, Able Skills can assess you under the Experienced Worker Practical Assessment route (EWPA). This involves a practical and theory demonstration of your knowledge of the job and is a fast route to NVQ level 2.

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Bricklayer:

Are you considering a career in Canada in the future as a Bricklayer? Able Skills can take you through various stages of training starting with basic skills leading onto City & Guilds qualifications and eventually NVQ assessment.

For time served, experienced but not qualified Bricklayers, Able Skills can assess you under the Experienced Worker Practical Assessment route (EWPA). This involves a practical and theory demonstration of your knowledge of the job and is a fast route to NVQ level 2.

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Plasterer:

A career in Plastering in Canada does seem to be in high demand so if in the future you see yourself working in this area, Able Skills has the training available to get you to a standard that is industry ready and progressive to NVQ Level 2.

For time served, experienced but not qualified Plasterers, Able Skills can assess you under the Experienced Worker Practical Assessment route (EWPA). This involves a practical and theory demonstration of your knowledge of the job and is a fast route to NVQ level 2.

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Painter & Decorator:

If your future plans see you working as a Painter or Decorator in Canada, you will need the right training and assessment of skills to get you there. You can develop these skills over a time period spent within our Training Centre before moving into the industry for NVQ level 2 Assessment:

For time served, experienced but not qualified Painters/Decorators, Able Skills can assess you under the Experienced Worker Practical Assessment route (EWPA). This involves a practical and theory demonstration of your knowledge of the job and is a fast route to NVQ level 2.

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Summary

Able Skills is keen to provide you with guidance on the processes and requirements for Emigrating. We do not claim to be experts in this field but we are experts within the field of training. As a leading Training Provider and Assessment Centre, Able Skills has the staff in place to cater for the needs of anyone looking to enter the Construction Industry.

We can teach people to all levels and most importantly, we can progress people to where they want to be...........including Canada!

If you are an experienced worker, we can almost guarantee the process to provide you with qualifications which reflect your skills.

If you are new to the construction industry but see yourself working in construction in Canada in a few years time then we can provide the training to teach you a skill and the assessments to prove your skills and achieve NVQs which ultimately, are the qualifications which will determine your eligibility for a move abroad.

Should you require any additional information about the training available at Able Skills, please contact us on 01322280202. Staff are on hand for 7 days every week to help deal with your enquiries.

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