Classification of highest certificate, diploma or degree

• 2 - Certificate, diploma or degree
• 22 - Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree (highest)
• 221 - Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level (highest)

2211 - Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma (highest)

This category includes persons who have obtained a certificate, diploma or equivalent in the skilled trades or in entry-level vocations, career and technical occupations. This may allow them to obtain or maintain an industry, government or professional designation. Persons who obtained qualifications from secondary-level vocational training programs in the province of Quebec - such as the Diplôme d'études professionnelles/Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP/DVS) - are included in this category. This category also includes persons who have obtained a Certificate of Apprenticeship (C of A), Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) or Journeyperson's designation in the trades. Persons who also have a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree other than an apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma are excluded from this category.