Help needed for "Work History" form in Express Entry

[DanialArifRauf]

Hello,

I need some help filling out my Express Entry profile, please.
I have completed a 2 year diploma in Computer Programming within Canada, but I have been working as an Electronics Repair Technician (NOC B) for over a year now. I have read about how your work experience does not have to be related to your education, but on the "Work History" form I have to enter the date I became qualified for my job as a technician:

"Date Danial Rauf first became qualified to practice in this occupation

If the "primary occupation" is:

• a qualified trade (four-digit code begins with 632, 633, 72, 73, 82, 92), this is the date they became qualified to practice on their own in Canada. (For example, when they moved from apprentice to being a licensed tradesperson.)
• any other job, this is the date they first obtained the minimum education or training stated in the NOC description. (Note: if the NOC only states high school, this is the date they graduated.)"

When viewing the NOC on statcan.gc.ca, the employment requirements for Electronics Repair Technician are as follows:

"Employment requirements

• Completion of a two- to three-year college program in electronics
  or
  Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program in electronic servicing and repair
  or
  Completion of high school or college courses in electronics and on-the-job training is required.
• Trade certification for electronics technicians (consumer products) is available, but voluntary, in Ontario, British Columbia and the Yukon."

My program was not related to electronics, so does this mean my work experience as a Technician will not by acceptable for express entry?

Thanks in advance.

 

[uppperkut]

Your education doesn't have to be directly related to your career. I studied computer science, my entire work experience is in graphic design. No issues with my application. But.. it really depends on the type of work you're doing and how convincing your work profile is to the visa officer "in my opinion".

You should be fine as long as your work experience proof is solid with several evidences that your company exists and you've been working as a technician in it. The bigger the company(ies) you work for, the better, as they can easily verify things using the internet.