Ocularist technician NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for ocularist technician.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for ocularist technician is 32129 (Other medical technologists and technicians), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's eligible for Healthcare category draws.
NOC code
32129
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
Healthcare
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 32129 covers
Other medical technologists and technicians includes medical technologists and technicians, such as dietary technicians, ocularists, prosthetists, orthotists, prosthetic technicians and orthotic technicians. Dietary technicians are employed in health care and commercial food service establishments such as hospitals, extended care facilities, nursing homes, schools, cafeterias and fast food outlets. Ocularists are employed in custom ocular prosthetic laboratories, or they may be self-employed. Prosthetists, orthotists and prosthetic and orthotic technicians are employed in hospitals, clinics, prosthetics and orthotics laboratories, and prosthetic device manufacturing companies. Prosthetists and orthotists may also be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 32129 — Other medical technologists and technicians |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Health occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Dietary technicians
- Assist dietitians or nutritionists to plan and supervise food service operations
- Plan menus and diet for individuals or groups under the direction of a dietitian or nutritionist
- Assist in the supervision of personnel who prepare and serve food
- Help patients select menu items
- Assist dietitians with research in food, nutrition and food service systems.
To use NOC 32129 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 32129 →
Other job titles under NOC 32129
- Dietary technician
- Ocularist
- Orthotic technician
- Orthotist
- Prosthetic technician
- Prosthetist
- Food and nutrition technician - dietetics
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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 ocularist technician?+
In NOC 2021, "ocularist technician" is an example title in unit group 32129 — Other medical technologists and technicians. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Health occupations" broad category.
Is ocularist technician eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 32129 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does ocularist technician get extra CRS points?+
NOC 32129 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 ocularist technician get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 32129 is on IRCC's list for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3. You generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.
What if my job title says ocularist technician 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 32129. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.