Job requirements Weapons Technician in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a weapons technician in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Armed Forces (NOC 42102).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Three months of basic military training is required and provided.
  • Occupational qualification training of at least two years is required.
  • Specialized training in the operation and maintenance of military equipment and systems is provided.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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