Canada is allowing certain apprentices to study without a study permit

This exemption is only for those who are currently in Canada as temporary foreign workers

Eligibility

1. You have a valid work permit.
2. You have a job in an eligible construction occupation.
3. You have an apprenticeship agreement registered with the relevant provincial or territorial apprenticeship and certification authority.

Eligible occupations

Eligible occupations in TEER 0

NOC 70010 – Construction managers

NOC 70011 – Home building and renovation managers

Eligible occupations in TEER 1

NOC 21300 – Civil engineers

Eligible occupations in TEER 2

NOC 22300 – Civil engineering technologists and technicians

NOC 22303 – Construction estimators

NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers

NOC 72106 – Welders and related machine operators

NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)

NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians

NOC 72300 – Plumbers

NOC 72310 – Carpenters

NOC 72311 – Cabinetmakers

NOC 72320 – Bricklayers

NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics

NOC 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics

NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics

NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics

NOC 72501 – Water well drillers

Eligible occupations in TEER 3

NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers

NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers

NOC 73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)

NOC 73113 – Floor covering installers