Coal handler NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for coal handler.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for coal handler is 75101 (Material handlers), a TEER 5 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
75101
TEER 5 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 75101 covers
Material handlers handle, move, load and unload materials by hand or using a variety of material handling equipment. They are employed by transportation, storage and moving companies, and by a variety of manufacturing and processing companies and retail and wholesale warehouses.
| Unit group | 75101 — Material handlers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 5 — usually short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment
- Move household appliances and furniture onto and off moving trucks or vans
- Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking.
- Operate winches and other loading devices to load and unload materials onto and off trucks, railway cars and loading docks of warehouses and industrial establishments
- Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses
- Connect hoses or pipes and operate equipment to load and unload liquid petroleum, chemical or other products into or from tank cars, tank trucks or storage tanks
To use NOC 75101 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 75101 →
Other job titles under NOC 75101
- Bin filler
- Conveyor console operator
- Forklift truck operator
- Furniture mover
- Material handler
- Freight handler (except air transport)
- Lumber piler - building supplies
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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 coal handler?+
In NOC 2021, "coal handler" is an example title in unit group 75101 — Material handlers. It is a TEER 5 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is coal handler eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 75101 is TEER 5. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does coal handler get extra CRS points?+
NOC 75101 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 coal handler get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 75101 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 coal handler 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 75101. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.