Apprentice bricklayer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for apprentice bricklayer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for apprentice bricklayer is 72320 (Bricklayers), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer. It's eligible for Trades category draws.
NOC code
72320
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
Trades
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72320 covers
Bricklayers lay bricks, concrete blocks, stone and other similar materials to construct or repair walls, arches, chimneys, fireplaces and other structures in accordance with blueprints and specifications. They are employed by construction companies and bricklaying contractors or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 72320 — Bricklayers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required
- Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools
- Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, stone, structural tiles and similar materials to construct or repair walls, foundations and other structures in residential, industrial and commercial construction
- Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces
- Lay radial bricks to build masonry shells of industrial chimneys
- Lay or install firebricks to line industrial chimneys and smokestacks
To use NOC 72320 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 72320 →
Other job titles under NOC 72320
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72320, one of these may fit better:
- Appliance service technician apprentice — NOC 72421 (Appliance servicers and repairers, TEER 2)
- Apprentice carpenter — NOC 72310 (Carpenters, TEER 2)
- Apprentice cook — NOC 63200 (Cooks, TEER 3)
- Apprentice electrician — NOC 72200 (Electricians (except industrial and power system), TEER 2)
- Apprentice embalmer — NOC 62201 (Funeral directors and embalmers, TEER 2)
- Apprentice industrial instrument mechanic — NOC 22312 (Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics, TEER 2)
- Apprentice motor vehicle mechanic — NOC 72410 (Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, TEER 2)
- Apprentice pipefitter-steamfitter — 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 apprentice bricklayer?+
In NOC 2021, "apprentice bricklayer" is an example title in unit group 72320 — Bricklayers. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is apprentice bricklayer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72320 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 apprentice bricklayer get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 72320 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a apprentice bricklayer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 72320 is on IRCC's list for Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3. You generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.
What if my job title says apprentice bricklayer 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 72320. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.