NOC 94133Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

NOC 94133 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Manufacturing & utilities

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Definition

Inspectors and graders in textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing inspect and grade textile, fabric, fur and leather products. They are employed by textile companies, leather tanning and fur dressing establishments and garment, fur and leather products manufacturers.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Examine natural, synthetic and hybrid textile, fabric, fur and leather garments or products for conformity to quality standards
Inspect and grade animal hides and pelts according to size, condition and weight
Verify fit or size of finished garments and products by measuring or comparing products with samples and patterns
Mark defects, repair minor imperfections, cut excess materiel using scissors, and remove lint and spots using brushes, lint removers and cleaning solutions
Grade and sort finished products and tag according to size, style and quality
Record information on products inspected
May package products.

Example job titles

•cloth inspector
•colour grader - textiles
•fabric examiner
•fibre inspector - textiles
•fur grader
•fur matcher - fur products manufacturing
•garment inspector
•hide and pelt processing inspector

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Overview

NOC 94133 covers inspectors and graders in textile, fabric, fur, and leather products manufacturing. These workers are responsible for examining garments, fabrics, leather, and fur products to ensure they meet quality standards. Typical duties include inspecting materials for defects, grading products based on established specifications, marking faults, and sorting products for packaging or repair. They are employed by garment manufacturers, textile mills, fur tanneries, and leather goods production facilities.

Under the ESDC NOC 2021 framework, this occupation falls under TEER 4. Employment requirements generally include completion of secondary school, along with on-the-job training. Some positions may require previous experience as a production worker within the same manufacturing industry. For Canadian immigration purposes, candidates in TEER 4 occupations may explore pathways such as specific streams of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 94133 eligible for Express Entry?

Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.

What education or training does NOC 94133 usually require?

Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.