Zessie said:
They used "under this stream" so I would assume that this rule applies to the entire stream instead of "CEC ". Someone should email them to clarify that.
Self-employment and work experience gained while you were a full-time student
(for example, on a co-op work term) does not count under this stream.
Zessie,
I have rechecked. The rule applies to only CEC. Please see the latest application guide.
CEC CRITERIA
If you choose to be assessed against the CEC criteria, you will need to meet the following eligibility requirements.
You are advised to consult the IRCC website while preparing your submission to ensure that you have the most current information.
1. Skilled work experience
You must have at least 12 months of full-time (or an equal amount in part-time) cumulative paid work experience in Canada in a NOC level 0, A, or B occupation in the three years before you apply. You must have gained your work experience with the proper authorization.
Note:
Self-employment and work experience gained while you were a full-time student (for example, on a co-op work term) does not count under this program.
There is nothing like that mentioned for FSW program. Afterall, there is a good reason why they have
NOC 4012 (post-secondary teaching and research assistant).