Re: *** FSTC Program to start accepting applications Jan 2, 2013 ***
*** FSTC (Federal Skilled Trades Class) ***
The August 18 Canada Gazette details the proposed new Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC). Today CIC announced they will start accepting applications on Jan 2, 2013 and consider up to 3,000 applications the first year.
Skilled tradespersons with experience in one the following NOC B occupational areas would be eligible to apply:
- Industrial, Electrical and Construction Trades (
NOC Major Group 72)
- Maintenance and Equipment Operation Trades (
NOC Major Group 73)
- Supervisors and Technical Occupations in Natural Resources, Agriculture and Related Production (
NOC Major Group 82)
- Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities Supervisors and Central Control Operators (
NOC Major Group 92)
- Chefs and Cooks (
NOC Minor Group 632)
- Bakers And Butchers (
NOC Minor Group 633)
Note: you can see each of the specific NOC codes in
here or, alternatively, you can click on the links above and then click on an NOC code within the listed major/minor to see if you would qualify based on that 4 digit NOC code (under the eligible major or minor group).
Applicants to the proposed program would be required to meet four minimum requirements:
[1] A qualifying offer of employment from up to two employers in Canada of at least one year duration (see footnote 14) or a Certificate of Qualification from a provincial or territorial Apprenticeship Authority;
[2] Language proficiency, as evidenced by a test from a designated language testing organization that demonstrates the applicant's abilities in the requisite skill areas meet the threshold set by the Minister in all four language abilities (speaking, reading, writing, oral comprehension); [Initially, the threshold is anticipated to be set at CLB/NCLC 5 for all four abilities (speaking, oral comprehension, reading and writing).]
[3] Twenty-four months of work experience (after qualification/certification in the country where the work was performed, where applicable) in the same skilled trade in the last five years; and
[4] Qualifications that satisfy employment requirements as described by the NOC, except for certification and licensing requirements, which are difficult to obtain outside Canada."
"As with the FSWC, the Regulations would also enable officers to substitute their evaluation if they determine that the applicant's ability to meet or not the minimum requirements of the class is not a sufficient indicator of whether the skilled worker may become economically established in Canada."
The Gazette announcement is at Source: http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2012/2012-08-18/html/reg2-eng.html.
And today's news release is http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-12-10.asp
