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In the context of the NOC, a TEER category corresponds to the type and/or amount of training, education, experience and responsibility typically required to work in an occupation. The NOC consists of six TEER categories, identified 0 through 5, which represent the second digit of the NOC code.

A TEER category is primarily based on the nature of education and training required to be employed in an occupation. This criterion also reflects the experience required to enter the occupation and the complexity of the responsibilities involved in the work compared to other occupations. In most cases, progression to TEER category 1 from TEER category 2 is not usually possible without the completion of additional formal education, whereas progression from TEER category 5 to TEER category 4 is often achievable through on-the-job training and work experience.

Each TEER category is intended to reflect commonly accepted paths to employment in an occupation. Where there are several paths to employment, the TEER category most commonly identified by employers is used, considering the context of the occupation and the trends in hiring requirements.

TEER category	Nature of education, training and experience required and complexity of responsibilities
0	Management responsibilities
1	Completion of a university degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctorate); or Previous experience and expertise in subject matter knowledge from a related occupation found in TEER category 2 (when applicable).
2	Completion of a post-secondary education program of two to three years at community college, institute of technology, or CÉGEP; or Completion of an apprenticeship training program of two to five years; or Occupations with supervisory or significant safety (e.g. police officers and firefighters) responsibilities; or Several years of experience in a related occupation from TEER category 3 (when applicable).
3	Completion of a post-secondary education program of less than two years at community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP; or Completion of an apprenticeship training program of less than two years; or More than six months of on-the-job training, training courses or specific work experience with some secondary school education; or Several years of experience in a related occupation from TEER category 4 (when applicable).
4	Completion of secondary school; or Several weeks of on-the-job training with some secondary school education; or Experience in a related occupation from TEER category 5 (when applicable).
5	Short work demonstration and no formal educational requirements