NOC 2021 · 43109 · TEER 3

NOC 43109: Other instructors

NOC 43109 is a TEER 3 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.

Last checked against official sources 2026-10-01

TEER level

FSW · CEC

Express Entry programs that accept it

2026 Express Entry categories

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Other instructors teach courses, such as motor vehicle or motorcycle driving, sailing and navigation, sewing or other courses, which are outside of educational institutions. They are employed by driving schools, fabric retailers and other commercial establishments or they may be self-employed. This unit group also includes modelling and finishing school instructors, driver's licence examiners, who are employed by provincial governments and tutors who provide instruction in elementary or secondary school subjects.

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Job titles filed under this code

Official example titles

driver's licence examiner
driving instructor
modelling instructor
motorcycle driving instructor
sewing instructor - non-vocational

Also included: truck driving instructor

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Not this code

Close occupations that have their own code

College and other vocational instructors → 41210
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers → 41221
Secondary school teachers → 41220

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Driving instructors

Instruct individuals on proper motor vehicle driving skills and traffic regulations
Demonstrate and explain the handling and mechanical operation of motor vehicles
Supervise individuals during practice driving.

Driver's licence examiners

Conduct road test examinations
Evaluate the driving ability of applicants for driver's licences.

Sewing instructors

Give instruction to students in techniques and skills of sewing, tailoring and dressmaking.

Modelling instructors

Give instruction on modelling techniques for fashion shows and magazine advertising.

What this code means for Express Entry

FSWAccepted

TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

CECAccepted

One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.

FSTNot accepted

Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.

This code is not on any 2026 category list. Candidates compete in general rounds and in program rounds such as Canadian Experience Class rounds. See recent rounds →

CRS points from November 3, 2026

NOC 43109 is not on IRCC's high-wage occupations list. From November 3, 2026, Canadian work in it earns only the work-length points, and a job offer in it adds no CRS points (it can still count for program eligibility).

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Employment requirements

Enrollment in or completion of post-secondary school in a related discipline may be required for tutors, secondary and elementary school subjects.
Expertise in the field of instruction must be demonstrated.
Driving instructors must obtain special licensing as a driving instructor in the province of employment.
Certification by the Canadian Yachting Association may be required for sailing and navigation instructors.

Codes in the same group

NOC	Occupation	TEER
43100	Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants	3

Official sources

noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 Version 1.0: 43109 Other instructors
statcan.gc.caStatistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
canada.caIRCC: Find your National Occupational Classification (NOC)
canada.caIRCC: Express Entry, who can apply