Federal Skilled Trades program

You must get the minimum score of CLB 5 for speaking and listening, and CLB 4 for reading and writing in all 4 abilities in an approved language test.
have at least 2 years of paid full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in a skilled trade within the last 5 years before you apply.
meet the job requirements for that skilled trade as set out in the National Occupational Classification, except for needing a certificate of qualification
have a
- valid full-time job offer for a period of at least 1 year or
- certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian authority.