Summary of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) System
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is Canada's primary job classification system, replacing the Canadian Classification and Dictionary of Occupations (CCDO). It categorizes occupations based on job duties, responsibilities, and work performed. The NOC is crucial for labor market analysis, skills development, employment equity, and vocational rehabilitation.
Structure of NOC 2011
The NOC system is structured hierarchically into four levels:
Broad Occupational Categories (10 categories, 1-digit code)
Major Groups (40 groups, 2-digit code)
Minor Groups (140 groups, 3-digit code)
Unit Groups (500 groups, 4-digit code)
Each digit in the NOC code represents a level, with the first digit indicating one of ten broad occupational categories, and the second digit representing the skill level.
Skill Types and Levels
Skill Types (First Digit of NOC Code):
0: Management Occupations
1-9: Various occupational sectors (e.g., business, health, trades, education)
Skill Levels (Second Digit of NOC Code):
0-1: University degree (Level A)
2-3: Post-secondary education or apprenticeship (Level B)
4-5: Some secondary education (Level C)
6-7: No formal education required (Level D)
Management occupations (Skill Type 0) are classified separately, spanning all industries.
NOC Career Handbook
The Career Handbook expands on the NOC, adding occupational profiles for subgroups using decimal extensions. It provides information such as:
Job Titles: Most commonly used titles in Canada
Profile Summary: Quick occupational overview
Aptitudes (Based on GATB Test): Ratings from 1 (top 10%) to 5 (bottom 10%) in areas like verbal ability, numerical ability, and motor coordination
Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI): Categorizes work interests into Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social
Physical Activities and Environmental Conditions: Vision, hearing, body position, strength, hazards, discomforts
Education and Training Indicators: Ranges from no formal education to postgraduate degrees
Essential Skills Profile (HRSDC): Covers reading, numeracy, communication, digital technology, working with others, and continuous learning
Quiz
What is the primary purpose of the NOC? a) Assign salaries to jobs b) Classify occupational information and analyze labor trends c) Replace vocational training programs d) Standardize job applications
How many broad occupational categories exist in the NOC? a) 5
b) 10
c) 40
d) 500
What is the key factor used to classify occupations in the NOC? a) Education level
b) Work performed (tasks, duties, responsibilities)
c) Salary expectations
d) Industry type
Which skill type covers management occupations? a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 9
What does the second digit in the NOC code indicate? a) Job location
b) Skill level
c) Job duties
d) Educational requirements
The Career Handbook expands the NOC by: a) Providing decimal-based subgroup classifications
b) Eliminating skill level distinctions
c) Assigning salary ranges
d) Merging multiple occupations under a single title
Which of the following is NOT one of the five Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI) categories? a) Directive
b) Objective
c) Empathetic
d) Innovative
What is the highest level (1) of aptitude in the Career Handbook based on? a) Canadian Work Preference Inventory
b) General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB)
c) Skill Type Classifications
d) Occupational Training Standards
The Essential Skills Profile includes all of the following EXCEPT: a) Writing
b) Oral communication
c) Decision-making power
d) Digital technology
10. Which environmental condition is NOT classified as a hazard? a) Equipment and machinery
b) Fire and steam
c) Noise
d) Radiation
Answer Key
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