OSCA 2024 · 252231 · Skill level 1
Vocational Education Teacher: OSCA 252231
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Vocational Education Teacher is OSCA 2024 code 252231. It corresponds to ANZSCO 242211 Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher (in part), which is on the CSOL and ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 252231
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 242211 · in part
Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Regional Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 242211
The job
What a vocational education teacher does
Teaches one or more vocational subjects within a prescribed course of study at a TAFE institute, RTO or other training institute to students for vocational education and training purposes.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing may be required.
Also known as
- TAFE Lecturer
- TAFE Teacher
- VET Trainer and Assessor
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Identifies the various requirements of students and creates effective learning options to meet these needs
- Liaises with individuals, industry and education sectors to ensure the provision of relevant programs and services
- Plans, designs and develops course curriculum and method of instruction
- Advises students on courses and related matters
- Teaches students using teaching aids, including presentation of lesson materials, discussions, workshops, laboratory sessions, multimedia aids and computer tutorials
- Marks and grades students' assessment tasks, and provides feedback to students about their progress
- Maintains records of students' progress, attendance and training activities
- Consults with education managers, Librarians, School Counsellors and other support staff
Questions
OSCA 252231: common questions
What is the OSCA code for vocational education teacher?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 252231?
Is Vocational Education Teacher 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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