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NOC 2021 · 94153 · TEER 4
NOC 94153: Photographic and film processors
NOC 94153 is a TEER 4 occupation. TEER 4 and 5 work does not count for Express Entry, but some provincial and pilot programs accept it.
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TEER level
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Express Entry programs that accept it
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2026 Express Entry categories
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Official job titles under this code
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Photographic and film processors process and finish still photographic film and motion picture film. They are employed in film processing laboratories and retail photofinishing establishments.
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Job titles filed under this code
Official example titles
- darkroom technician
- film developer
- film printing machine operator
- film processor
- photofinisher
- photograph developer
- photograph inspector - photographic processing
- photographic processor
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Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Operate equipment to develop negatives and slides, and to print black and white and colour photographs
- Operate photographic enlarging equipment to produce prints and enlargements from negatives
- Operate equipment to develop motion picture film
- Tend automatic equipment in retail establishments to develop colour negatives, prints and slides
- Operate equipment to transfer film to video tape
- Retouch photographic negatives or original prints to correct defects
- Splice film and mount film on reels
- Measure and mix chemicals required for processing
- Inspect rolls of photographic prints for conformance to specifications; or motion picture film to detect defects in developing and printing.
What this code means for Express Entry
FSWNot accepted
FSW needs TEER 0–3 work.
CECNot accepted
CEC needs TEER 0–3 work.
FSTNot accepted
Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.
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Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- For employment in film processing laboratories, completion of a college or other specialized photography program or Extensive related experience is required.
- For employment as a film printing machine operator in retail outlets, on-the-job training is provided.
Good to know
- There is mobility among occupations within laboratory processing operations.
- Progression is possible from automatic machine tenders in retail establishments to laboratory processing occupations.