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OSCA 2024 · 311133 · Skill level 2

Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician: OSCA 311133

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

Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician is OSCA 2024 code 311133. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (311114 and 311111). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 311133

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

The job

What an aquaculture or fisheries technician does

Assists Aquaculture Farmers and Fisheries Scientists in raising and managing aquatic stock by undertaking onshore and offshore technical fish husbandry tasks, sampling water, analysing data from ponds, pens and tanks, and identifying common diseases and pests. Performs tests and experiments, and provides technical support in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.

Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience

Specialisations

  • Fisheries Technical Officer
  • Hatchery Technician (Aquaculture)

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Monitors and maintains water quality in aquaculture facilities, including the collection and analysis of water samples
  • Identifies pathogenic microorganisms, fungi and other pests harmful to aquatic stock, and assists in devising methods of control
  • Examines environmental and other factors that influence the growth, health and production of aquatic stock
  • Monitors aquatic stock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
  • Assists in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved aquatic stock strains
  • Conducts experiments and tests to improve aquaculture practices
  • Provides technical support to Aquaculture Farmers and Fisheries Scientists
  • Maintains and repairs equipment and infrastructure in aquaculture facilities

Unit group 3111

Other occupations in Agricultural Technicians and Inspection Officers

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Questions

OSCA 311133: common questions

What is the OSCA code for aquaculture or fisheries technician?
The OSCA 2024 code is 311133 (Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician), skill level 2. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 311133?
ANZSCO 311114 Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician and ANZSCO 311111 Agricultural Technician (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 311114 Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and ANZSCO 311111 Agricultural Technician is on the 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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