Job requirements Printer in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a printer in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Printing press operators (NOC 73401).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a college program in printing technology or a combination of on-the-job training and specialized high school, college or industry courses is usually required.
  • Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Québec.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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