OSCA 2024 · 243532 · Skill level 1
Mechanical Engineer: OSCA 243532
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Mechanical Engineer is OSCA 2024 code 243532. It corresponds to ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 243532
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 233512
Mechanical Engineer
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 233512
The job
What a mechanical engineer does
Plans, designs, develops, tests and oversees the manufacturing, operation, maintenance and installation of mechanical systems.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations
- Building Services Engineer
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer
- Hydraulic Engineer (Mechanical)
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Designs mechanical equipment, machines, tools and components for agricultural, mining, construction, manufacturing and other industrial purposes
- Plans and designs the layout, flow and processes of mechanical and process plants
- Oversees the assembly, erection and commissioning of mechanical and process plant and installations
- Studies and analyses mechanical systems and components to evaluate their performance
- Inspects, maintains and tests mechanical equipment, and investigates mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance issues
Unit group 2435
Other occupations in Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
Questions
OSCA 243532: common questions
What is the OSCA code for mechanical engineer?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 243532?
Is Mechanical Engineer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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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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