Shipyard electrician NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for shipyard electrician.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for shipyard electrician is 72201 (Industrial electricians), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer. It's eligible for Trades category draws.
NOC code
72201
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
Trades
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72201 covers
Industrial electricians install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. They are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of factories, plants, mines, shipyards and other industrial establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 72201 — Industrial electricians |
|---|---|
| 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, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
- Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
- Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
- Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors
- Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices
To use NOC 72201 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 72201 →
Other job titles under NOC 72201
- Industrial electrician
- Industrial electrician apprentice
- Marine electrician
- Mill electrician
- Mine electrician
- Plant electrician
- Plant maintenance electrician
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72201, one of these may fit better:
- Aircraft electrician — NOC 22313 (Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors, TEER 2)
- Apprentice electrician — NOC 72200 (Electricians (except industrial and power system), TEER 2)
- Apprentice power system electrician — NOC 72202 (Power system electricians, TEER 2)
- Construction electrician — NOC 72200 (Electricians (except industrial and power system), TEER 2)
- Construction electrician apprentice — NOC 72200 (Electricians (except industrial and power system), TEER 2)
- Domestic and rural electrician — NOC 72200 (Electricians (except industrial and power system), TEER 2)
- Electrician — NOC 72200 (Electricians (except industrial and power system), TEER 2)
- Plant electrician supervisor — NOC 72011 (Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations, 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 shipyard electrician?+
In NOC 2021, "shipyard electrician" is an example title in unit group 72201 — Industrial electricians. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is shipyard electrician eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72201 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 shipyard electrician get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 72201 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a shipyard electrician get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 72201 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 shipyard electrician 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 72201. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.