NOC 94151 “Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations”
Immigrating to Canada with the job code of “Camera, platemaking and other prepress 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 “Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations” is Noc 94151.
Note: NOC 94151 “Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations” replaces NOC 9472. The new NOC structure for “Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations” uses the NOC Code 94151 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 94151 is Above Average. This means that according to Statistics Canada, the role of “Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations” in Canada currently has more jobs advertised than available candidates.
Why Do I Need to Know the NOC Code for “Camera, platemaking and other prepress 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 “Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations” uses the NOC Code 94151 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 94151 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 94151 “Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations”
To be able to use National Occupation Classification 94151 your work history and experience should closely match the following description:
- “This unit group includes prepress technicians who operate various computer controlled systems to perform prepress activities and workers who operate graphic arts cameras and scanners, assemble film and negatives and prepare, engrave and etch printing plates or cylinders for various types of printing presses. They are employed in firms that specialize in colour graphics or platemaking and cylinder preparation, commercial publishing and printing companies, newspapers, magazines, and in various establishments in the public and private sectors that have in-house printing departments.”
Canada Visa Options for NOC 94151
There are a number of Canada Visa options for NOC 94151 including:
- Federal Skilled Visas
- Canadian Experience Class
- Provincial Nomination
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) which use the NOC 94151
NOC code 94151 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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