Automotive painter apprentice NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for automotive painter apprentice.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for automotive painter apprentice is 72411 (Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
72411
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72411 covers
Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians repair and restore damaged motor vehicle body parts and interior finishing; repaint body surfaces; repair and/or replace automotive glass and repair defective automobile body parts and damage to the bodies of newly assembled cars. Damage repair estimators assess the degree of damage to a vehicle and estimate the cost of parts and labour. They are employed by automobile dealerships, automobile body repair shops, automobile appraisal centres and by motor vehicle manufacturers. This unit group also includes metal repairers. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 72411 — Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators |
|---|---|
| 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
- Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians
- Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
- Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
- Hammer out dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers
- Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
- Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
To use NOC 72411 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 72411 →
Other job titles under NOC 72411
- Auto body repairer
- Automobile damage repair estimator
- Automotive body mechanic
- Automotive glass technician
- Auto body and collision technician
- Automotive painter - motor vehicle repair
- Metal finisher - motor vehicle manufacturing
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72411, one of these may fit better:
- Animation painter — NOC 52111 (Graphic arts technicians, TEER 2)
- Appliance service technician apprentice — NOC 72421 (Appliance servicers and repairers, TEER 2)
- Apprentice bricklayer — NOC 72320 (Bricklayers, 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)
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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 automotive painter apprentice?+
In NOC 2021, "automotive painter apprentice" is an example title in unit group 72411 — Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is automotive painter apprentice eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72411 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 automotive painter apprentice get extra CRS points?+
NOC 72411 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 automotive painter apprentice get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 72411 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 automotive painter apprentice 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 72411. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.