National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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22 - Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

This major group comprises technical occupations related to natural sciences; technical occupations related to applied sciences and engineering. These occupations come with Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility (TEER) identified as TEER 2. Occupations classified in TEER 2, as those included in this group with a 2 as the second digit of their code, typically require completion of a post-secondary education program of two to three years at community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP; or completion of an apprenticeship training program of two to five years; or supervisory or significant safety responsibilities; or the accumulation of several years of experience in a related occupation found in TEER 3, when applicable (TEER 3 includes occupations with a 3 as a second digit in their code).

National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0 - Classification structure
Code Sub-major Group
221Technical occupations related to natural sciences Technical occupations related to natural sciences
222Technical occupations related to applied sciences (except engineering) Technical occupations related to applied sciences (except engineering)
223Technical occupations related to engineering Technical occupations related to engineering
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