Cabinetmaker apprentice NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for cabinetmaker apprentice.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for cabinetmaker apprentice is 72311 (Cabinetmakers), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's eligible for Trades category draws.
NOC code
72311
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
Trades
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72311 covers
Cabinetmakers use a variety of woods and laminates to construct and repair wooden cabinets, furniture, fixtures and related products. They are employed by furniture manufacturing or repair companies, construction companies and cabinetmaking contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 72311 — Cabinetmakers |
|---|---|
| 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
- Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made, or prepare specifications
- Mark outlines or dimensions of parts on wood
- Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, and use hand tools to cut, shape and form parts and components
- Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit using glue and clamps and reinforce joints using nails, screws or other fasteners
- Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products
- Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
To use NOC 72311 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 72311 →
Other job titles under NOC 72311
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72311, one of these may fit better:
- 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)
- Apprentice motor vehicle mechanic — NOC 72410 (Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, 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 cabinetmaker apprentice?+
In NOC 2021, "cabinetmaker apprentice" is an example title in unit group 72311 — Cabinetmakers. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is cabinetmaker apprentice eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72311 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 cabinetmaker apprentice get extra CRS points?+
NOC 72311 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 cabinetmaker apprentice get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 72311 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 cabinetmaker 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 72311. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.