Prepress technician NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for prepress technician.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for prepress technician is 94151 (Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
94151
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 94151 covers
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.
| Unit group | 94151 — Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations |
|---|---|
| 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
- Graphic arts camera operators, scanner operators, film strippers and assemblers
- Set up and adjust black and white or colour separation process cameras to convert graphic art and photographs into film for assembly and exposure onto printing plates or cylinders
- Operate computerized scanning machines or digital cameras to make colour separations and corrections from colour copy or transparencies for use in preparing film, digital files, printing plates or cylinders
- Assemble and position, either using automated equipment or by hand, pieces of film containing all parts of a printing job to produce flats or composite negatives for preparing printing plates or cylinders.
- Etchers and engravers
- Examine the text, design, or pattern to determine how it will be etched or engraved onto the workpiece
To use NOC 94151 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 94151 →
Other job titles under NOC 94151
- File preparation operator
- Film stripper-assembler
- Camera operator - graphic arts
- Cylinder preparer - printing
- Dot etcher - printing
- Platemaker - printing
- Pre-flight operator - printing
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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 prepress technician?+
In NOC 2021, "prepress technician" is an example title in unit group 94151 — Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is prepress technician eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 94151 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 prepress technician get extra CRS points?+
NOC 94151 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 prepress technician get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 94151 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 prepress 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 94151. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.