Heating service mechanic NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for heating service mechanic.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for heating service mechanic is 72420 (Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
72420
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72420 covers
Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics install and maintain oil, coal and wood heating systems in residential and commercial buildings. They are employed by heating systems installation and service companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 72420 — Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics |
|---|---|
| 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 and interpret drawings or specifications to determine work to be performed
- Lay out oil burner heating system components and assemble components using hand and power tools
- Install oil burner components such as thermostats, motors, piping and safety devices, and connect to fuel supply, ventilation and electrical system
- Test installed unit and adjust controls for proper functioning
- Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning oil burners, and their components and controls
- Install, maintain and repair coal and wood heating systems
To use NOC 72420 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 72420 →
Other job titles under NOC 72420
- Heating systems technician
- Oil burner installer
- Oil burner mechanic
- Oil burner mechanic apprentice
- Wood burner installer
- Furnace installer and repairer (except gas)
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72420, one of these may fit better:
- Air-cooled engine mechanic — NOC 72429 (Other small engine and small equipment repairers, TEER 2)
- Aircraft hydraulics mechanic — NOC 72404 (Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors, TEER 2)
- Aircraft instrument mechanic — NOC 22313 (Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors, TEER 2)
- Aircraft mechanic — NOC 72404 (Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors, TEER 2)
- Aircraft mechanic helper — NOC 75119 (Other trades helpers and labourers, TEER 5)
- Answering service operator — NOC 14101 (Receptionists, TEER 4)
- Appliance service technician — NOC 72421 (Appliance servicers and repairers, TEER 2)
- Appliance service technician apprentice — NOC 72421 (Appliance servicers and 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 heating service mechanic?+
In NOC 2021, "heating service mechanic" is an example title in unit group 72420 — Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is heating service mechanic eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72420 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 heating service mechanic get extra CRS points?+
NOC 72420 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 heating service mechanic get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 72420 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 heating service mechanic 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 72420. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.