
Federal Skilled Trade
Federal Skilled Trades Program is an Express Entry category for skilled workers who are qualified in a skilled trade in certain occupations. Many skilled trade occupations may require license or certification to practice.
Federal Skill Trades Eligibility
Skills and Occupations
There are specific occupations which are required. You must have at least 2 years of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work experience) in a skilled trade within the 5 years before you apply.
Education
There are no specific education requirements. However if you have previous education, you can gain additional points for education.
Language ability
You need Min Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 5 for speaking and listening and CLB 4 for reading and writing.
Settlement funds
You must show adequate funds available as per the IRCC requirements, unless you have a job offer in Canada or you are working in Canada.