National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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7 - Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

This broad category comprises middle management occupations in trades, transportation and equipment, as well as occupations such as technical trades and transportation officers and controllers; general trades; mail and message distribution, other transport equipment operators and related maintenance workers; and helpers and labourers and other transport drivers, operators and labourers.

72 - Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

This major group comprises technical trades and transportation officers and controllers. 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).

724 - Technical maintenance trades

This sub-major group comprises technical maintenance trades, including machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicles); automotive service technicians; and small motor, engine and equipment and their electrical components mechanics, and related repairers.

7242 - Small engine and equipment mechanics and related repairers (including electrical components)

This minor group comprises small engine and equipment mechanics and related repairers, including oil and solid fuel heating mechanics; appliance servicers and repairers; electrical mechanics; motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics; and other small engine and small equipment repairers. They are employed by heating systems installation and service companies; repair shops, appliance service companies and repair departments of retail and wholesale establishments; independent electrical repair shops, service shops of electrical equipment manufacturers and maintenance departments of manufacturing companies; service shops of motorcycle dealers and retailers; other dealer service shops; and independent service establishments; or they may be self-employed.

72420 - Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics

Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics install and maintain oil, coal and wood heating systems in residential and commercial buildings. They are employed by heating systems installation and service companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • furnace installer and repairer (except gas)
    • heating service mechanic
    • heating systems technician
    • oil burner installer
    • oil burner mechanic
    • oil burner mechanic apprentice
    • wood burner installer

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Gas fitters (See 72302 Gas fitters)
    • Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (See 72402 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics)
    • Oil burner installation foreman/woman (See 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)
  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Read and interpret drawings or specifications to determine work to be performed
    • Lay out oil burner heating system components and assemble components using hand and power tools
    • Install oil burner components such as thermostats, motors, piping and safety devices, and connect to fuel supply, ventilation and electrical system
    • Test installed unit and adjust controls for proper functioning
    • Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning oil burners, and their components and controls
    • Install, maintain and repair coal and wood heating systems
    • Perform scheduled maintenance service on oil and solid fuel heating systems.
  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
    • Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program
      or
      A combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in heating systems installation and repair is usually required for trade certification.
    • Oil heat system technician trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
    • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified oil heat system technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
  • Additional information

    • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
    • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
72421 - Appliance servicers and repairers

Appliance servicers and repairers service and repair domestic and commercial appliances. They are employed by repair shops, appliance service companies and repair departments of retail and wholesale establishments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • appliance service technician
    • appliance service technician apprentice
    • appliance servicer
    • commercial foodservice appliance technician
    • commercial laundry appliance technician
    • dishwasher repairer
    • refrigerator repairer
    • service technician - electrical appliances
    • service technician - gas appliances
    • stove repairer
    • vacuum cleaner repairer
    • washing machine servicer
    • window air conditioner repairer

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (See 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)
    • Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (See 22311 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment))
    • Gas fitters (See 72302 Gas fitters)
    • Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (See 72402 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics)
    • Other small engine and small equipment repairers (See 72429 Other small engine and small equipment repairers)
    • Residential and commercial installers and servicers (See 73200 Residential and commercial installers and servicers)
  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    Small electrical appliance servicers and repairers

    • Repair small electrical appliances, such as lawn and garden equipment and power tools
    • Consult customer or refer to work order to establish nature of the appliance malfunction
    • Observe operation of appliance and conduct voltage, resistance and other tests using electrical test equipment
    • Refer to schematic drawings or product manuals and replace or repair parts or components using hand tools and soldering equipment
    • Prepare estimates and written accounts of work performed.

    Major appliance repairers/technicians

    • Repair major electrical or gas appliances, such as domestic and commercial dishwashing equipment, stoves, laundry equipment and refrigerators in customer's home, in customer's place of business or in repair shop
    • Consult customer or refer to work order to establish nature of the appliance malfunction
    • Diagnose faults by checking controls, condensers, timer sequences, fans and other components using test equipment such as meters and gauges to measure resistance, current, voltage, pressure, temperature, flue gases and flow rates
    • Refer to schematic diagrams or product manuals and disassemble appliance using hand tools
    • Use shop equipment and specialized diagnostic and programming apparatus to repair, adjust and reprogram appliances
    • Replace components and subcomponents and reassemble appliance using hand tools and soldering and brazing equipment
    • Prepare estimates and written accounts of work performed
    • May plan service routes.
  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
    • Small appliance repairers usually require some specialized college or high school courses or several months of on-the-job training.
    • Major appliance repairers/technicians require some secondary school education and completion of a college program in appliance repair
      or
      Completion of a three- or four-year apprenticeship program in appliance repair.
    • Appliance service technician, or appliance serviceperson, trade certification is compulsory in Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
    • A provincial gas fitter licence, or gas appliance technician certificate, may be required for gas appliance service technicians.
    • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified appliance service technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
  • Additional information

    • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
    • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
72422 - Electrical mechanics

Electrical mechanics maintain, test, rebuild and repair electric motors, transformers, switchgear and other electrical apparatus. They are employed by independent electrical repair shops, service shops of electrical equipment manufacturers and maintenance departments of manufacturing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • armature winder repairer
    • coil winder and repairer
    • electric motor systems technician
    • electrical mechanic
    • electrical mechanic apprentice
    • electrical rewind mechanic
    • electrical transformer repairer
    • industrial motor winder-repairer
    • power transformer repairer
    • transformer repairer

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Aircraft electrical mechanic (See 22313 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors)
    • Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers (See 94203 Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers)
    • Electromechanical technicians foreman/woman (See 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)
    • Industrial electricians (See 72201 Industrial electricians)
  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Test and observe electrical, electronic and mechanical components and systems using testing and measuring instruments
    • Troubleshoot and repair electric motors, transformers, switchgear, generators and other electro-mechanical equipment
    • Replace or recondition shafts, bearings, commutators and other components
    • Wind, assemble and install various types of coils for electric motors or transformers
    • Perform static or dynamic balancing of armatures or rotors by welding, brazing or soldering electrical connections and by aligning and adjusting parts
    • Test and repair or replace faulty wiring or components in electrical switchgear
    • Test repaired motors, transformers, switchgear or other electrical apparatus to ensure proper performance
    • Perform some machining to recondition or modify shafts, commutators or other parts
    • Perform on-site servicing and repair.

    Electrical mechanics may specialize in working with certain types of apparatus, such as electric motors or transformers, or in performing certain functions, such as winding coils.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
    • Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program
      or
      A combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in electrical mechanics is usually required for trade certification.
    • Trade certification as an electric motor system technician is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon and Nunavut.
    • Electrical motor and equipment repairer - winding trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Quebec.
    • Electrical motor system technician (electrical utility) trade certification is available, but voluntary, in New Brunswick.
    • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified electric motor system technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
  • Additional information

    • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
    • Although specialization may occur, workers in this unit group are required to be proficient in repairing all electrical apparatus.
    • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
72423 - Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics

Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics test, repair and service motorcycles, motor scooters, snowmobiles, outboard motors, forklifts and all-terrain vehicles. They are employed by service shops of motorcycle dealers and retailers and by independent service establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • all-terrain vehicle repairer
    • forklift mechanic
    • industrial truck repairer
    • lift truck mechanic
    • motor boat mechanic
    • motor scooter repairer
    • motorcycle mechanic
    • motorcycle mechanic apprentice
    • outboard motor mechanic
    • recreation vehicle technician
    • snowmobile repairer

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Motorcycle mechanics foreman/woman (See 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)
    • Other small engine and small equipment repairers (See 72429 Other small engine and small equipment repairers)
  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Review work orders and discuss work to be performed with supervisor
    • Inspect and test engine and other mechanical components using test devices to diagnose and isolate faults
    • Adjust, repair or replace mechanical or electrical system parts and components using hand tools and equipment
    • Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance
    • Perform scheduled maintenance service on equipment
    • Advise customers on work performed and general condition of equipment
    • Repair or replace electrical wiring, plumbing, propane gas lines, appliances, windows, doors, cabinets and structural frames in recreational vehicles
    • Determine estimates of repair cost
    • May repair and rebuild hoisting mechanism and other mechanical systems on industrial trucks and forklifts.
  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
    • For motorcycle mechanics, completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program
      or
      A combination of over three years of work experience and high school or college courses in motorcycle repair is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
    • Motorcycle mechanic trade certification is compulsory in Ontario and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and British Columbia.
    • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified motorcycle mechanics upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
    • For recreation vehicle technicians, completion of a two- to four-year apprenticeship program
      or
      college, high school or industry courses combined with several years of related work experience
      or
      several years of on-the-job training are required.
    • Trade certification for recreation vehicle service technicians is compulsory in Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia and the Yukon.
    • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified recreation vehicle service technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
    • Other mechanics in this unit group may require several years of on-the-job training.
  • Additional information

    • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
    • There is mobility among some occupations in this unit group.
    • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
72429 - Other small engine and small equipment repairers

Other small engine and small equipment repairers test, repair and service small gasoline and diesel-powered engines and equipment, such as garden tractors, lawn mowers and other related equipment. They are employed by dealer service shops and by independent service establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • air-cooled engine mechanic
    • gasoline-powered lawn mower repairer
    • lawn and garden equipment technician
    • small engine technician
    • small equipment mechanic apprentice
    • small equipment repairer

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Appliance servicers and repairers (See 72421 Appliance servicers and repairers)
    • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (See 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)
    • Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics (See 72423 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics)
  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Review work orders and discuss work to be performed with supervisor
    • Inspect and test engines and other mechanical components using test devices to diagnose and isolate faults
    • Adjust, repair or replace mechanical or electrical system parts and components using hand tools and equipment
    • Test and adjust repaired equipment for proper performance
    • Perform scheduled maintenance service on equipment
    • Advise customers on work performed and general condition of equipment
    • Determine estimates of repair cost.
  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
    • Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program in small engine or equipment repair
      or
      A combination of several years of work experience and high school or college courses in small engine or equipment repair are usually required for trade certification.
    • Small engine or equipment mechanic trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario and Nunavut.
    • Inboard/outboard mechanic trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Ontario and British Columbia.
    • Outdoor power equipment technician trade certification, for specified types of equipment, is available, but voluntary, in Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
  • Additional information

    • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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