Calculator · Stream 2
Intermediate and Manual Skills
The largest stream in every round since July 2026. Requires at least 2 years of paid experience (including 1 year in Québec) in the last 5 years, and a secondary diploma or vocational certificate.
Worked example for Intermediate and Manual Skills: take the facts on this page, then enter your French level, work experience, and diploma in the PSTQ calculator. The result is a score out of 1,400 points that ranks you in the Arrima pool. It does not guarantee an invitation, because each draw sets its own cut-off and that cut-off is not published in advance.
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Questions
What should I know about Intermediate and Manual Skills?
The largest stream in every round since July 2026. Requires at least 2 years of paid experience (including 1 year in Québec) in the last 5 years, and a secondary diploma or vocational certificate.
What is the TEER for Intermediate and Manual Skills?
3, 4, 5. Confirm this against the current Québec designation before you rely on it.
What is the French gate for Intermediate and Manual Skills?
Oral 5+ (no written minimum stated). Confirm this against the current Québec designation before you rely on it.
Does this replace an official Québec result?
No. This page is an estimate from published PSTQ rules. Confirm your NOC, stream, and French level with MIFI before you rely on it. Only Québec issues a selection decision.