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OSCA 2024 · 259931 · Skill level 1

Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher: OSCA 259931

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

Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher is OSCA 2024 code 259931. 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 259931

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 an adult literacy / numeracy teacher does

Teaches literacy, numeracy and digital literacy to adults in a range of settings, including adult education facilities, workplaces, libraries, community organisations, correctional facilities and homes.

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

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Assesses learners' needs, develops personalised learning plans and goals, and identifies barriers to learning
  • Identifies core literacy, numeracy and digital skills that underpin vocational courses and workplace tasks
  • Customises teaching methodologies to suit different types of learners and correspond to their learning goals
  • Delivers contextualised teaching and learning programs and resources
  • Conducts classes, tutorials, presentations and practical activities to teach literacy, numeracy and digital skills to individuals and small groups
  • Ensures interactions with learners and the learning programs being delivered are respectful, culturally appropriate and trauma informed
  • Assesses learners' progress and adapts programs and resources to improve outcomes
  • Informs learners of their progress, and prepares reports for Managers and leaders of organisations, institutions and communities
  • Provides advice to other parts of learners' networks such as vocational teachers, work supervisors and/or case managers as required
  • Conducts audits of literacy, numeracy and digital skills within organisations, institutions and communities

Unit group 2599

Other occupations in Other Education Professionals

Questions

OSCA 259931: common questions

What is the OSCA code for adult literacy / numeracy teacher?
The OSCA 2024 code is 259931 (Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 259931?
ANZSCO 242211 Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 242211 Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher 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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