Fabric examiner NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for fabric examiner.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for fabric examiner is 94133 (Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
94133
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 94133 covers
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.
| Unit group | 94133 — Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Occupations in manufacturing and utilities |
Main duties to compare with yours
- 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
To use NOC 94133 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 94133 →
Other job titles under NOC 94133
- Cloth inspector
- Fur grader
- Garment inspector
- Colour grader - textiles
- Fibre inspector - textiles
- Fur matcher - fur products manufacturing
- Hide and pelt processing inspector
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 94133, one of these may fit better:
- Ballistics examiner — NOC 21109 (Other professional occupations in physical sciences, TEER 1)
- Claims examiner — NOC 12201 (Insurance adjusters and claims examiners, TEER 2)
- Credit unions examiner — NOC 11109 (Other financial officers, TEER 1)
- Driver's licence examiner — NOC 43109 (Other instructors, TEER 3)
- Fabric designer — NOC 53123 (Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers, TEER 3)
- Fabric-printing machine operator — NOC 94130 (Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers, TEER 4)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for fabric examiner?+
In NOC 2021, "fabric examiner" is an example title in unit group 94133 — Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is fabric examiner eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 94133 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does fabric examiner get extra CRS points?+
NOC 94133 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a fabric examiner get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 94133 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says fabric examiner but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 94133. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.