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OSCA 2024 · 132131 · Skill level 1

Manufacturer: OSCA 132131

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Manufacturer is OSCA 2024 code 132131. It corresponds to ANZSCO 133411 Manufacturer, which is on the STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 132131

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

The job

What a manufacturer does

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of a manufacturing establishment.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Identifies business opportunities, devises new manufacturing processes, and determines products to be manufactured
  • Develops business plans and implements operational, marketing and pricing decisions
  • Manages and oversees the allocation of resources, including materials, equipment and personnel
  • Directs the activities of production, warehousing, distribution and other operating units
  • Researches and implements regulatory and statutory requirements
  • Oversees quality control systems for manufacturing, waste disposal, delivery and other procedures
  • Coordinates orders for raw materials, supplies and equipment, and arranges packaging, delivery and wholesaling of products
  • Oversees the provision of quotes for the manufacture of goods and arranges contracts with customers
  • May devise and oversee the implementation of production run schedules

Questions

OSCA 132131: common questions

What is the OSCA code for manufacturer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 132131 (Manufacturer), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 132131?
ANZSCO 133411 Manufacturer. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Manufacturer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 133411 Manufacturer is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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