OSCA 2024 · 311431 · Skill level 3
Phlebotomist: OSCA 311431
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Phlebotomist is OSCA 2024 code 311431. It corresponds to ANZSCO 311216 Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist, which is on the ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 311431
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 311216
Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist
On the Regional Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 311216
The job
What a phlebotomist does
Extracts, collects, labels and preserves blood and other specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
Skill level 3: Certificate IV, or Certificate III with at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or 3 years of relevant experience
Also known as
- Pathology Collector
- Specimen Collector
Specialisations
- Blood Collector
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Gathers necessary equipment and supplies for specimen collection
- Explains the procedure to patients and addresses any concerns or questions
- Prepares the collection site and cleans the area with antiseptic
- Selects the appropriate collection method and collects blood or other specimens from patients
- Labels and properly documents collected specimens for accurate identification and tracking
- Ensures proper handling and storage of collected specimens to maintain integrity and prevent contamination
- Adheres to infection control and safety protocols during specimen collection
- Maintains accurate records of collected specimens and related information
- Collaborates with laboratory staff to ensure timely and accurate processing of specimens
Questions
OSCA 311431: common questions
What is the OSCA code for phlebotomist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 311431?
Is Phlebotomist 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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