NOC 53111 “Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators”
Immigrating to Canada with the job code of “Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators” using the Express Entry Permanent Residency pathway requires that you correctly identify the National Occupation Classification (“NOC”) Code for your occupation.
The NOC code is the most important piece of information you require to immigrate to Canada. Without knowing your job classification or NOC code you are unable to work out your eligility to immigrate to Canada or make an application. The NOC is developed and maintained between Statistics Canada (STC) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
The National Occupation Classification for “Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators” is Noc 53111.
Note: NOC 53111 “Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators” replaces NOC 5227. The new NOC structure for “Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts” uses the NOC Code 53111 and the Skill requirement of “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 4 (when applicable).”.
The level of demand in Canada for NOC 53111 is Average to High. This means that according to Statistics Canada, the role of “Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators” in Canada currently has more jobs advertised than available candidates.
Why Do I Need to Know the NOC Code for “Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators”?
Whenever applicants for Canadian Immigration are asked to identify work experience, they must do so on the requisite forms by stating the NOC code that best fits their employment, skills and experience. Some Canada immigration pathways are only open to applicants that have experience in occupations identified by very specific NOC codes.
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility (TEER)
- The NOC structure for “Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts” uses the NOC Code 53111 and the Skill requirement of “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 4 (when applicable).”.
- The TEER level for 53111 is “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 4 (when applicable).”.
Employment Description for 53111 “Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators”
To be able to use National Occupation Classification 53111 your work history and experience should closely match the following description:
- “This unit group includes workers who perform support duties related to broadcasting and to the production of motion pictures and the performing arts. They are employed by television and radio stations and networks, recording studios, motion picture and video production companies and by theatre and stage companies. This unit group also includes projectionists employed by movie theatres.”
Canada Visa Options for NOC 53111
There are a number of Canada Visa options for NOC 53111 including:
- Federal Skilled Visas
- Canadian Experience Class
- Provincial Nomination
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) which use the NOC 53111
NOC code 53111 is used for Provincial Nomination in following streams:
- PNP Skilled Worker streams
- PNP Semi-Skilled Worker streams
- PNP Graduate streams
- PNP Family Sponsorship streams.
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