Alarm system technician NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for alarm system technician.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for alarm system technician is 22311 (Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
22311
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 22311 covers
Electronic service technicians service and repair household and business electronic equipment such as audio and video systems, computers and peripherals, office equipment and other consumer electronic equipment and assemblies. They are employed by electronic service and retail establishments, by wholesale distributors and within service departments of electronic manufacturing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 22311 — Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Install, maintain and repair household and business electronic equipment, such as televisions, radios, DVD and blueray players, projectors, stereo equipment, photocopiers, computers and peripherals
- Inspect and test electronic equipment, components and assemblies using multimeters, circuit testers, oscilloscopes, logic probes and other electronic test instruments, tools and equipment
- Diagnose and locate circuit, component and equipment faults
- Adjust, align, replace or repair electronic equipment, assemblies and components following equipment manuals and schematics, and using soldering tools and other hand and power tools
- Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
- May supervise other electronic equipment service technicians.
To use NOC 22311 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 22311 →
Other job titles under NOC 22311
- Audio-video service technician
- Computer service technician
- Electronic service technician apprentice
- Electronic service technician supervisor
- Office equipment service technician
- Photocopy machine technician
- Electronic products field service technician
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 22311, one of these may fit better:
- Alarm investigator — NOC 64410 (Security guards and related security service occupations, TEER 4)
- Alarm system dispatcher — NOC 14404 (Dispatchers, TEER 4)
- Apprentice power system electrician — NOC 72202 (Power system electricians, TEER 2)
- Network system administrator — NOC 22220 (Computer network and web technicians, TEER 2)
- Power system electrician — NOC 72202 (Power system electricians, TEER 2)
- Sprinkler system fitter — NOC 72301 (Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers, TEER 2)
- Sprinkler system installer — NOC 72301 (Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for alarm system technician?+
In NOC 2021, "alarm system technician" is an example title in unit group 22311 — Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment). It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Natural and applied sciences and related occupations" broad category.
Is alarm system technician eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 22311 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does alarm system technician get extra CRS points?+
NOC 22311 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a alarm system technician get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 22311 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says alarm system technician but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 22311. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.