NOC 94131 “Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations”
Immigrating to Canada with the job code of “Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations” 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 “Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations” is Noc 94131.
Note: NOC 94131 “Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations” replaces NOC 9442. The new NOC structure for “Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations” uses the NOC Code 94131 and the Skill requirement of Completion of secondary school; or Several weeks of on-the-job training with some secondary school education; or Experience in a related occupation from TEER 5 (when applicable)..
The level of demand in Canada for NOC 94131 is Above Average. This means that according to Statistics Canada, the role of “Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations” in Canada currently has more jobs advertised than available candidates.
Why Do I Need to Know the NOC Code for “Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations”?
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 “Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations” uses the NOC Code 94131 and the Skill requirement of Completion of secondary school; or Several weeks of on-the-job training with some secondary school education; or Experience in a related occupation from TEER 5 (when applicable)..
- The TEER level for 94131 is Completion of secondary school; or Several weeks of on-the-job training with some secondary school education; or Experience in a related occupation from TEER 5 (when applicable)..
Employment Description for 94131 “Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations”
To be able to use National Occupation Classification 94131 your work history and experience should closely match the following description:
- “Operators in this unit group operate machines to process yarn or thread into woven, non-woven and knitted products such as cloth, lace, carpets, rope, industrial fabric, hosiery and knitted garments or to quilt and embroider fabric. This unit group also includes workers who perform activities such as reproducing patterns, drawing-in and tying warps and setting up looms. They are employed by textile companies and by garment and mattress manufacturing companies.”
Canada Visa Options for NOC 94131
There are a number of Canada Visa options for NOC 94131 including:
- Federal Skilled Visas
- Canadian Experience Class
- Provincial Nomination
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) which use the NOC 94131
NOC code 94131 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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