Job requirements Loom Technician in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a loom technician in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 72400).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
  • Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over five years of work experience and industry courses in industrial machinery repair or millwrighting is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Textile machinery mechanics hired from other industries may require additional training in textile processes and experience as a textile manufacturing machinery operator.
  • Industrial mechanic (millwright) trade certification is available, but voluntary, in all provinces and territories.
  • Construction millwright trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Quebec and Ontario.
  • Industrial sewing machine mechanic trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Quebec.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified industrial mechanics or millwrights upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Cathodic Protection Technicians - Level One; Cathodic Protection Technician - Level Two
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Applied Science Technician (biomedical)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technologist (Electrical)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technologist (Electronics)
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Electrical And Electronics Engineering Technologists And Technicians
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Engineering Assistant
Regulated
Job title Certified Engineering Technician (electrical)
Regulated
Job title Certified Engineering Technologist (electrical)
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Electrical And Electronics Engineering Technologists And Technicians
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Electrical And Electronics Engineering Technologists And Technicians
Regulated
Job title Information Technology — Hardware Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Tades Ontario
Job title Micro Electronics Manufacturer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Tades Ontario

Québec

Job title Electrical And Electronics Engineering Technologist And Technician
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Applied Science Technician (electrical)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technologist (electrical)
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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