NOC 52113: Audio and video recording technicians
Audio and video recording technicians operate equipment to record, mix and edit sound, music and videotape, for motion pictures, television and radio programs, videos, recordings and live events. They are employed by multimedia companies, film, video and concert production companies, sound recording firms, theatre and dance companies, educational establishments, clubs, hotels, bands, radio stations, television networks and video production and editing companies.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 52113 (Audio and video recording technicians) is a TEER 2 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is not on IRCC's high-wage list. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 2
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 52113 |
|---|---|
| Title | Audio and video recording technicians |
| Broad category | Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport |
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
Example job titles
- audiovisual (AV) technician
- multimedia sound technician
- postproduction technician
- recording engineer
- recording studio technician
- sound effects editor
- sound mixer
- sound technician
Main duties
- Set up, prepare, operate and adjust audio, recording, editing and reproducing equipment to record, edit and reproduce sound input or feed of pre-recorded material from tapes, records, compact discs, digital audio devices, and input from live microphones, satellites or microwave trucks for films, videos, radio and television programs and recordings
- Prepare and operate videotape recording and playback equipment to record videos, television programs, concerts and live events, and to edit video tape after production
- Operate electronic equipment to generate program titles, credits, sub-titles, graphic backgrounds or animation for television programs
- Operate audio consoles or computers, tape machines, microphones and sound processing equipment to mix, combine and edit music and sound at concerts and live events
- Operate dubbing machines to play back edited dialogue, music and sound effect tracks from different sources, in synchronization with motion picture film
- May supervise and coordinate the work of other audio and video recording technicians.
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 52100 — Library and public archive technicians
- NOC 52110 — Film and video camera operators
- NOC 52111 — Graphic arts technicians
- NOC 52112 — Broadcast technicians
- NOC 52114 — Announcers and other broadcasters
- NOC 52119 — Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
- NOC 52120 — Graphic designers and illustrators
- NOC 52121 — Interior designers and interior decorators
← NOC 52112 Broadcast technicians · NOC 52114 Announcers and other broadcasters →
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TEER 2 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 52113 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 52113 is a TEER 2 occupation. IRCC counts work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as long as all other program requirements are met.
Is NOC 52113 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 52113 isn't on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage occupations list, so it doesn't earn the extra high-wage or job offer CRS points. Canadian work-length points can still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 52113?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 52113. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.