NOC 2021 · 63220 · TEER 3

NOC 63220: Shoe repairers and shoemakers

NOC 63220 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

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2026 Express Entry categories

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Shoe repairers repair footwear and shoemakers make specialized and custom shoes and boots. They are employed in shoe repair shops or custom shoemaking establishments, or they may be self-employed.

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Job titles filed under this code

Official example titles

bootmaker
custom shoemaker
orthopedic shoemaker
shoe repairer
shoemaker

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Close occupations that have their own code

Footwear sewer → 94132 Industrial sewing machine operators
Labourer - shoe manufacturing → 95109 Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities
Shoe parts cutter - footwear manufacturing → 95105 Labourers in textile processing and cutting
Shoe parts sewer → 94132 Industrial sewing machine operators
Shoe sewer → 94132 Industrial sewing machine operators

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Shoemakers

Discuss type of footwear to be made and obtain measurements from customer
Select patterns and leather or other material and outline and cut patterns
Select or assemble lasts, fasten insoles to lasts and sew or glue other parts into place
Trim, dress and otherwise finish boots or shoes
Estimate custom footwear costs and receive payment from customers
May supervise other shoemakers and shoe repairers.

Shoe repairers

Repair soles, heels and other parts of footwear using sewing, buffing and other shoe repair machines, materials and equipment
Repair belts, luggage, purses and similar products
Estimate footwear repair costs and take payment.

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 63220 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

Some secondary school may be required.
Several months of on-the-job training is provided for shoe repairers.
Extensive on-the-job training is provided for shoemakers.
Shoemakers may require experience as shoe repairers.

Good to know

Shoe repairers may progress to shoemakers with experience.

Codes in the same group

NOC	Occupation	TEER
63221	Upholsterers	3

Official sources

noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 Version 1.0: 63220 Shoe repairers and shoemakers
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