Telecommunication cable repairer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for telecommunication cable repairer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for telecommunication cable repairer is 72204 (Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
72204
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72204 covers
Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers install, repair and maintain telecommunication lines and cables, cable television transmission and distribution systems and associated hardware. They are employed by cable television, telephone and other telecommunications service companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 72204 — Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers |
|---|---|
| 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
- Install, remove, maintain and repair aerial and underground telephone, coaxial and fibre optic cable television, and other telecommunication transmission and distribution lines, cables and associated hardware
- Splice and repair various types and sizes of telephone and other telecommunication cables including single line, coaxial and fibre optic
- Repair or replace faulty cables, power supplies, amplifiers and other associated transmission and distribution equipment
- Inspect, monitor, test and adjust telecommunication transmission lines and cables and distribution systems
- Analyze and record test results
- Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures or work in confined spaces such as trenches, tunnels and crawl spaces
To use NOC 72204 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 72204 →
Other job titles under NOC 72204
- Cable television installation technician
- Cable television maintenance technician
- Telecommunications line installer
- Apprentice lineman/woman - telecommunications
- Communication technician - construction
- Construction technician - cable television
- Telecommunications lineman/woman
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72204, one of these may fit better:
- All-terrain vehicle repairer — NOC 72423 (Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics, TEER 2)
- Armature winder repairer — NOC 72422 (Electrical mechanics, TEER 2)
- Auto body repairer — NOC 72411 (Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators, TEER 2)
- Bicycle repairer — NOC 73209 (Other repairers and servicers, TEER 3)
- Cable ferry operator — NOC 75210 (Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations, TEER 5)
- Cable installer helper — NOC 75119 (Other trades helpers and labourers, TEER 5)
- Cable television service technician — NOC 72205 (Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians, TEER 2)
- Camera repairer — NOC 73209 (Other repairers and servicers, 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 telecommunication cable repairer?+
In NOC 2021, "telecommunication cable repairer" is an example title in unit group 72204 — Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is telecommunication cable repairer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72204 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 telecommunication cable repairer get extra CRS points?+
NOC 72204 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 telecommunication cable repairer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 72204 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 telecommunication cable repairer 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 72204. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.