NOC 94151: Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations
Camera and platemaking workers 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.
Official Main Duties for NOC 94151
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description โ officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 94151
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations is categorized under TEER 4. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.
Express Entry Alignment
Classified under TEER 4, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 94151.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $20.03 | $25.85/hr | $38.09 |
| Nova Scotia โ | $21/hr | $25.55/hr | $31.69/hr |
| Quebec โ | $19.53/hr | $23.6/hr | $31.94/hr |
| Ontario โ | $20.93/hr | $28.98/hr | $37.95/hr |
| Manitoba โ | $21.78/hr | $28.14/hr | $33.81/hr |
| Saskatchewan โ | $20/hr | $23.24/hr | $27.31/hr |
| Alberta โ | $20.53/hr | $27.44/hr | $38.44/hr |
| British Columbia โ | $22.89/hr | $28.04/hr | $37.12/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of a college program in graphic arts technology or a combination of on-the-job training and specialized college, industry or other courses may be required.
- Trade certification for some occupations in this group is available, but voluntary, in Ontario, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Official Job Titles for NOC 94151
124 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Desktop publishing (DTP) operator (See 14112 Desktop publishing operators and related occupations)View NOC 14112โ
- Graphic arts technicians (See 52111 Graphic arts technicians)View NOC 52111โ
- Graphic designers and illustrators (See 52120 Graphic designers and illustrators)View NOC 52120โ
- Photographic and film processors (See 94153 Photographic and film processors)View NOC 94153โ
- Supervisors, printing and related occupations (See 72022 Supervisors, printing and related occupations)View NOC 72022โ
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 94151 (Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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