Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST)

Federal Skilled Trade Program is a stream available for the qualified applicants who meet the necessary qualifications to be eligible for a particular type of skilled trade and wish to be permanent residents.

Minimum Requirements

For eligibility you have to: Each language ability must meet the required language level

In the five years before your application, you must have worked in a skilled trade full time for at least 2 years or part-time for an equal amount of time.

Volunteer work, unpaid internships, and unpaid wages do not count as work experience. Work experience must be counted only as paid work.

It is required to meet the requirements set out in the National Occupational Classification for the skilled trade, apart from requiring a certificate of qualification.

You must have a valid job offer for at least one year of full employment or a qualification certification that is issued by the Canadian Province, territory, or federal agency in that skilled trade.

Professional Experience/ Skill Experience

These groups of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) organize skilled traders for the Federal Skilled Trades Program:

Major Group 72, industrial, electrical and construction trades.

Major Group 82, supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture and related production.

Minor Group 632, chefs and cooks.

7 persons $59,907

Major Group 73, maintenance and equipment operation trades.

Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators

Minor Group 633, butchers and bakers

More than 7 persons, for each additional person, add $6,099

In total there are five major NOC groups, all skill type B, with different occupations within each group. Throughout the NOC, you will have to demonstrate that you performed all of the essential duties and the most of the main duties listed in the lead statement. Work experience is only considered when you meet the qualifications independently practice the occupation. If you do not indicate that your experience matches the NOC description, we will reject your application. Make sure you find the code, title, and skill level for your occupation.

Educational Qualification

Federal Skilled Trades Program does not require education. Nonetheless, if you want to improve your share of the Express Entry pool, there are two ways to achieve that. The following certificates, diplomas, or degrees can earn you points if you studied in Canada :

Secondary institution (high school) or post-secondary institution

If you’ve completed foreign-language education, you may earn points for an academic credential in the event that you possess the educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report to be used for purposes of immigration from an designated agency which proves that your education is equivalent to a certificate or diploma from an institution of Canadian:

Secondary institution (high school) or post-secondary institution

Language Ability

You must score at least 5 in speaking and listening and 4 in reading and writing in the Canadian Language Benchmarks. An approved test is required for Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening

The test results must be entered on your Express Entry profile

The validity of your test in the language area is for two years from the date you receive the test results. They must be valid at the time when you submit your application for permanent residency.

Proof of Funds

You must have to prove the amount of cash to enable yourself and family members to move to Canada or else you. Can work legally at the current time in Canada and You must have a legitimate employment invitation from an employer in Canada.

Admissibility / Living in Canada

A Quebec resident must intend to live outside of the province. Skilled workers are selected by the province of Quebec. You will be asked where you plan to live in Canada when you fill out your profile. There is no requirement that you settle in that particular region.

Find out how your province or territory assesses you.

Getting a trade assessment may require you to visit the province or territory. To get experience and training in Canada, you may also have to go to an employer.
You should consult the website for the trades’ body in the province/territories where you wish to live and work to learn more about getting assessed. Each province has its own assessment process. Detailed information about how to get a certificate of qualification to work in a particular skilled trade in each province and territory is available on their websites.