Aren’t NOCs for the self employment stream under the arts, culture and sports NOCs (51 & 52) since the purpose of the program is that you can make a significant cultural or sporting contribution? Most are photographers, writers, artists etc. Clarify with a consultant or lawyer because processing times are a couple of years. So you don’t want to wait 2 years and find out your NOC is ineligible. Your NOC is a common NOC under Express Entry and PNP programs, and many of those people are self employed. You can use self employment as your skilled work experience. Your NOC is also under PNP programs such as the OINP (has tech draws) and BC Tech program.
Eligible Occupations under Self-Employed Persons Program
Professional occupations in art and culture (Major Group 51 of NOC):
511 Librarians, archivists, conservators and curators
- 5111 Librarians
- 5112 Conservators and curators
- 5113 Archivists
512 Writing, translating and related communications professionals
- 5121 Authors and writers
- 5122 Editors
- 5123 Journalists
- 5125 Translators, terminologists, and interpreters
513 Creative and performing artists
- 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
- 5132 Conductors, composers, and arrangers
- 5133 Musicians and singers
- 5134 Dancers
- 5135 Actors and comedians
- 5136 Painters, sculptors, and other visual artists
Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation, and sport (Major Group 52):
521 Technical occupations in libraries, public archives, museums and art galleries
- 5211 Library and public archive technicians
- 5212 Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries
522 Photographers, graphic arts technicians and technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts
- 5221 Photographers
- 5222 Film and video camera operators
- 5223 Graphic arts technicians
- 5224 Broadcast technicians
- 5225 Audio and video recording technicians
- 5226 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts
- 5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
523 Announcers and other performers, n.e.c.
- 5231 Announcers and other broadcasters
- 5232 Other performers, n.e.c.
524 Creative designers and craftspersons
- 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators
- 5242 Interior designers and interior decorators
- 5243 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
- 5244 Artisans and craftspersons
- 5245 Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products
525 Athletes, coaches, referees and related occupations
- 5251 Athletes
- 5252 Coaches
- 5253 Sports officials and referees
- 5254 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport, and fitness