NOC

Task 1:

List the 10 sectors that the first digit of the NOC code refers to. In small groups, brainstorm three occupations for each sector.

0 Management occupations	5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
1 Business, finance and administration occupations	6 Sales and service occupations
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations	7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
3 Health occupations	8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services	9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

Task 2:

Think of an occupation you would like to enter in Canada (either as a survival job, or in the occupation you are trained for). Which of the above sectors is this occupation in?
             6 Sales and service occupations 

Task 3:

Find the NOC code for an occupation that interests you. Read the NOC description for this occupation.       

a) How many Major Groups are listed in this sector? What are they?

There are 6 Major Groups and below are the lists
 
 Major Group 62 - Retail sales supervisors and specialized sales occupations
 Major Group 63 -Service supervisors and specialized service occupations
 Major Group 64 -Sales representatives and salespersons - wholesale and retail trade
 Major Group 65 - Service representatives and other customer and personal services 
 occupations
 Major Group 66 -Sales support occupations

 Major Group 67 -Service support and other service occupations, n.e.c.

b) What types of occupations are within this Major Group (represented by the three-digit code)? 
Major Group 62 

• 621 Retail sales supervisors  
• 622 Technical sales specialists in wholesale trade and retail and wholesale buyers
• 623 Insurance, real estate and financial sales occupations

Major Group 63 

• 631 Service supervisors
• 632 Chefs and cooks
• 633 Butchers and bakers
• 634 Specialized occupations in personal and customer services

Major Group 64 

• 641 Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical)
• 642 Retail salespersons

Major Group 65 

• 651 Occupations in food and beverage service
• 652 Occupations in travel and accommodation
• 653 Tourism and amusement services occupations
• 654 Security guards and related security service occupations
• 655 Customer and information services representatives
• 656 Other occupations in personal service

Major Group 66 

• 661 Cashiers
• 662 Other sales support and related occupations

Major Group 67 

• 671 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
• 672 Support occupations in accommodation, travel and amusement services
• 673 Cleaners 
• 674 Other service support and related occupations, n.e.c.

1. Read the example titles in the NOC description. Do you think knowing these titles can be useful in your job search? How?
 Yes, it is useful for me because in esthetician their are lots of different tittles which i don't know.

2. Read the main duties in the NOC description. List the duties you think are most relevant to this position.

• Estheticians give facial and other body treatments using specialized products and techniques.
• Cosmeticians advise customers on the use of make-up and other beauty products and apply make-up to customers; may specialize in applying makeup to models or other individuals for special occasions.
• Electrologists remove unwanted hair permanently from client's face or body using needle only specialized electrical hair removal equipment, laser and other equipment.

Task 4:
Prepare a short presentation for the class about this occupation. Include related job titles, main duties and employment requirements.
       My NOC is 6562 Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations.

       Workers in this unit group provide facial and body treatments designed to enhance an

       individual's  physical appearance.

       Employment requirements for this jobs are Electrologists usually require certification from

       an electrologist's educational or training institution.

       Membership in a provincial or national electrolysis association may be required.

       Completion of a registered dermal therapy program may be required to provide electrology

       laser and vascular treatments.

       Estheticians usually require certification from an esthetician's educational or training institution.