OSCA 2024 · 243938 · Skill level 1
Naval Architect: OSCA 243938
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Naval Architect is OSCA 2024 code 243938. It corresponds to ANZSCO 233916 Naval Architect / Marine Designer, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 243938
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 233916
Naval Architect / Marine Designer
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 233916
The job
What a naval architect does
Designs and oversees the construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing may be required.
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Oversees the design, construction, repair, conversion or decommissioning of marine craft and floating structures
- Uses specialist CAD software to design marine craft and floating structures, taking into account factors such as stability, strength and performance
- Designs and coordinates the build of offshore floating structures such as offshore drilling platforms, floating units and subsea infrastructure installations
- Prepares detailed plans, specifications and cost estimates to establish basic characteristics of marine craft, such as size, weight and speed
- Ensures marine craft and floating structures comply with design specifications and safety and regulatory standards
- Collaborates with engineers and other Professionals to coordinate the design and layout of marine craft and floating structure systems, equipment, and machinery
Unit group 2439
Other occupations in Other Engineering Professionals
Questions
OSCA 243938: common questions
What is the OSCA code for naval architect?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 243938?
Is Naval Architect 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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