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OSCA 2024 · 244233 · Skill level 1

Winemaker: OSCA 244233

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

Winemaker is OSCA 2024 code 244233. It corresponds to ANZSCO 234213 Wine Maker, which is on the CSOL and ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 244233

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

The job

What a winemaker does

Plans, supervises and coordinates the production of wine or spirits from selected varieties of grapes.

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

Also known as

  • Oenologist

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Studies, develops and improves models used in the processing and blending of wine to improve or create new products
  • Tests and monitors the quality of grapes at different stages of production to assess ripeness, sugar and acid content to identify the ideal time for harvesting
  • Liaises with vineyard personnel or contract growers to provide grapes, and advises on how to maintain their integrity for processing
  • Conducts laboratory and taste tests on wine samples to study and improve wine quality
  • Plans and oversees the wine bottling process to ensure safety and quality standards are met

Unit group 2442

Other occupations in Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists

Questions

OSCA 244233: common questions

What is the OSCA code for winemaker?
The OSCA 2024 code is 244233 (Winemaker), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 244233?
ANZSCO 234213 Wine Maker. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Winemaker on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 234213 Wine Maker is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL), 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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