i dont think he does qualify.
to qualify Under AWE category you need either: *one year of full time skilled work experince in alberta under noc 0,A,B in the last two years preceding your application submission to alberta.
*or two years of semi skilled and/or unskilled full time work experience in alberta under noc C and few selected D in the last three years preceding your application submission to alberta.
plus you need to be working in alberta full time in one of the eligible occupations and holding a valid work permit at the time of application submission and have a copy of a valid general not academy english exam reslut either (ielts OR celpip).
please note,this is only my understanding of their requirements,i quote all the above informations from AINP website.so others may disagree or have a differet opinion from mine.
i would suggest you call the AINP toll free number and explain the situation to one of the agents,he/she should be able to provide an accurate answer.
good luck
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