FEDERAL SKILLED TRADES (FST) PROGRAM
This program offers Canadian PR opportunities to applicants qualified in a skilled trade.
- It was introduced with the purpose of absorbing and preserving a skilled work force.
- The program continues to target the shortage of skilled workers in areas growing rapidly with the evolving Canadian economy.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Key Parameter: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)/ NCLC (for French)
Brief Description
- The applicant has to take an approved language test for English or French.
- The minimum requirement is to procure a score of CLB (or NCLC) 5 for Listening and Speaking and CLB (or NCLC) 4 for Reading and Writing.
Key Parameter: National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Brief Description
- At least 2 years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade within the 5 years of application.
- Meet the job requirements as set out in the particular NOC.
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Brief Description
The applicant needs to fulfill one of the following two conditions:
1. Have a valid, full-time offer of employment for at least 1-year duration.
OR
2. Procure a certificate of qualification in the skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority.
- Although in the case of FST, there is no Education-based requirement, this factor does help to improve an applicant’s rank in the Express Entry pool.
- For education completed in Canada, points can be earned for a Canadian certificate, degree or diploma from a secondary or post-secondary institution.
- For foreign education, points can be earned for a completed education credential and an ECA report from a designated organization.
- Applicants most likely need to procure the certificate of qualification by a province or territory and therefore get assessed by them.
- This process differs, depending upon what part of Canada the applicant intends to reside in.
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