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NOC 95105 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Labourers in textile processing and cutting. It is classified TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education, 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
Labourers in textile processing perform a variety of manual duties to assist in processing fibres into yarn or thread, or to assist in weaving, knitting, bleaching, dyeing or finishing textile fabrics or other textile products. Labourers in textile cutting cut fabric, fur, or leather to make parts for garments, linens, shoes and other articles. Labourers in textile processing and cutting are employed by clothing and textile manufacturers and other manufacturers of fabric products such as leather and fur.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, "Labourers in textile processing and cutting" are classified under code 95105. This occupation falls under TEER Category 5, which encompasses jobs that typically require a short work demonstration and no formal educational requirements. Workers in this unit group perform a variety of manual tasks to assist in the processing, spinning, weaving, and cutting of textile fibers, fabrics, and related materials in manufacturing facilities across Canada.
Main duties for NOC 95105 include loading and unloading textile processing machines, feeding materials into carding or spinning equipment, carrying out basic manual cutting tasks, and cleaning machinery and work areas. While there are no formal academic prerequisites for this role, some secondary school education may be preferred by employers, and on-the-job training is typically provided. These workers play a vital supporting role in the Canadian textile manufacturing supply chain.
Since NOC 95105 is classified as TEER 5, candidates seeking Canadian permanent residency cannot directly apply through the primary Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program. However, viable immigration pathways exist through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) for designated employers, as well as specific entry-level and semi-skilled streams of various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates must secure a valid job offer and meet the distinct language, education, and work experience criteria set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or the respective province.
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 — Labourers in textile processing and cutting is TEER 5, 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.
Labourers in textile processing and cutting is classified as TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education. 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.