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OSCA 2024 · 241931 · Skill level 1

Building Surveyor: OSCA 241931

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

Building Surveyor is OSCA 2024 code 241931. It corresponds to ANZSCO 312113 Building Inspector (in part), which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 241931

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

  • ANZSCO 312113 · in part

    Building Inspector

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 312113

The job

What a building surveyor does

Reviews, analyses and assesses building plans for compliance to current building standards, and issues relevant legislative permits, certification and approvals.

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

Registration or licensing is required.

Also known as

  • Building Certifier

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Assesses and approves building permit applications to ensure compliance with building codes, local ordinances, zoning and contract specifications
  • Undertakes, or directs Building Inspectors to undertake, critical stage inspections of buildings under construction to determine if the work complies with the development consent and legislative requirements
  • Prepares a written record of building work inspected and documents details identifying non-compliant issues
  • Enforces the requirements of building legislation by issuing written directions to fix non-compliant building work, providing building notices, and issuing or removing building orders
  • Responds to enquiries or complaints from people affected by their decisions made when carrying out statutory functions
  • Issues occupancy permits and certificates of final inspection upon the completion of building work if all requirements are met

Unit group 2419

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Questions

OSCA 241931: common questions

What is the OSCA code for building surveyor?
The OSCA 2024 code is 241931 (Building Surveyor), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 241931?
ANZSCO 312113 Building Inspector (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Building Surveyor on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 312113 Building Inspector is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and 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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