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NOC 94153 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Photographic and film processors. 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.
Classification
Manufacturing & utilities
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Definition
Photographic and film processors process and finish still photographic film and motion picture film. They are employed in film processing laboratories and retail photofinishing establishments.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, NOC 94153 comprises photographic and film processors who operate equipment to process, print, and finish photographic film and digital images. These professionals are typically employed by retail photofinishing laboratories, commercial photographic studios, advertising agencies, and publishing companies. Key responsibilities include operating automatic film processors, digital printing systems, and utilizing software to adjust contrast, exposure, and color balance.
Employment requirements for NOC 94153 generally include the completion of secondary school, with on-the-job training typically provided by employers. As a TEER 4 occupation, candidates seeking Canadian permanent residency under this NOC may explore targeted provincial pathways, such as specific streams under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or regional pilot programs, as they are not eligible for federal Express Entry programs that require TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Photographic and film processors 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.
Photographic and film processors 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.