Job Classifications / SVP Table

Perhaps the most important job classification table we have to keep in mind is the government’s “Specific Vocational Preparation” (SVP) table. This table gives each type of job an SVP score, which determines that job’s degree of complexity.

Minimum Experience Required

SVP Tariff

Over 1 month up to and including 3 months training required

3

Over 3 months up to and including 6 months training required

4

Over 6 months up to and including 1 year training required

5

Over 1 year up to and including 2 years training / education / experience

6

Over 2 years up to and including 4 years training / education / experience

7

Over 4 years up to and including 10 years training / education / experience

8

Over 10 years training / education / experience

9

Permanent Employment Visa