Telecommunications line installer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for telecommunications line installer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for telecommunications line installer 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
- Telecommunication cable repairer
- 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:
- Acoustical ceiling installer — NOC 73102 (Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers, TEER 3)
- Aluminum window installer — NOC 73200 (Residential and commercial installers and servicers, TEER 3)
- Assembly line painter — NOC 94213 (Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators, TEER 4)
- Boiler installer — NOC 72103 (Boilermakers, TEER 2)
- Cable installer helper — NOC 75119 (Other trades helpers and labourers, TEER 5)
- Ceiling installer — NOC 73102 (Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers, TEER 3)
- Ceramic tile installer — NOC 73101 (Tilesetters, TEER 3)
- Chat line agent — NOC 65229 (Other support occupations in personal services, TEER 5)
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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 telecommunications line installer?+
In NOC 2021, "telecommunications line installer" 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 telecommunications line installer 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 telecommunications line installer 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 telecommunications line installer 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 telecommunications line installer 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.