NOC 53125 “Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products”
Immigrating to Canada with the job code of “Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products” 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 “Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products” is Noc 53125.
Note: NOC 53125 “Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products” replaces NOC 5245. The new NOC structure for “Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products” uses the NOC Code 53125 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 53125 is High. This means that according to Statistics Canada, the role of “Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products” in Canada currently has more jobs advertised than available candidates.
Why Do I Need to Know the NOC Code for “Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products”?
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 “Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products” uses the NOC Code 53125 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 53125 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 53125 “Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products”
To be able to use National Occupation Classification 53125 your work history and experience should closely match the following description:
- “Patternmakers in this unit group create master patterns for the production of garments, footwear and other textile, leather or fur products. They are employed by pattern manufacturers, textile, leather or fur products manufacturers, or they may be self-employed.”
Canada Visa Options for NOC 53125
There are a number of Canada Visa options for NOC 53125 including:
- Federal Skilled Visas
- Canadian Experience Class
- Provincial Nomination
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) which use the NOC 53125
NOC code 53125 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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