Braille instructor NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for braille instructor.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for braille instructor is 42203 (Instructors of persons with disabilities), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's eligible for Education category draws.
NOC code
42203
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
Education
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 42203 covers
Instructors of persons with disabilities teach children and adults using a variety of techniques to facilitate communication, rehabilitation, social skills and increased independence. They are employed in rehabilitation centres, specialized educational institutes and throughout the school system.
| Unit group | 42203 — Instructors of persons with disabilities |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Develop individualized education and intervention plans based on special needs of client to facilitate their readaptation and independence objectives
- Assess individuals in areas such as physical limitations, orientation and mobility skills, and cognitive, social and emotional barriers to establish client rehabilitation or adaptation goals
- Assist individuals with physical, intellectual, visual and hearing disabilities or multiple disorders to develop life skills and provide job training
- Instruct individuals with disabilities and their families in the use of rehabilitative techniques, prosthetic devices, wheelchairs and other equipment designed to maximize clients' independence and potential
- Instruct persons with a visual impairment in reading and writing braille and in the use of special equipment or supports such as human or animal guides, long canes and other adaptive mobility devices
- Instruct persons who are hard of hearing or deaf in lip-reading, finger spelling and sign language according to individual communication needs
To use NOC 42203 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 42203 →
Other job titles under NOC 42203
- Lip-reading instructor
- Instructor of persons who are deaf
- Instructor of persons who are hard of hearing
- Instructor of persons with a learning disability
- Instructor of persons with a mobility impairment
- Instructor of persons with a visual impairment
- Instructor of persons with special needs
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 42203, one of these may fit better:
- Aerobics instructor — NOC 54100 (Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness, TEER 4)
- Braille technician — NOC 12110 (Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations, TEER 2)
- Chief flying instructor — NOC 72600 (Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors, TEER 2)
- Commercial art instructor — NOC 41210 (College and other vocational instructors, TEER 1)
- Computer training instructor — NOC 41210 (College and other vocational instructors, TEER 1)
- Dance instructor — NOC 53120 (Dancers, TEER 3)
- Diagnostic medical sonography instructor — NOC 32122 (Medical sonographers, TEER 2)
- Driving instructor — NOC 43109 (Other instructors, TEER 3)
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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 braille instructor?+
In NOC 2021, "braille instructor" is an example title in unit group 42203 — Instructors of persons with disabilities. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is braille instructor eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 42203 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 braille instructor get extra CRS points?+
NOC 42203 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 braille instructor get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 42203 is on IRCC's list for Education occupations. 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 braille instructor 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 42203. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.