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OSCA 2024 · 312232 · Skill level 3

Energy Assessor: OSCA 312232

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

Energy Assessor is OSCA 2024 code 312232. It corresponds to ANZSCO 312199 Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec (in part), which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 312232

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

  • ANZSCO 312199 · in part

    Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 312199

The job

What an energy assessor does

Assesses the energy efficiency of buildings by using computer modelling tools to predict the heating and cooling requirements of buildings based on the design, materials and construction.

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

  • Energy Efficiency Assessor
  • Thermal Performance Assessor

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Uses approved software and information from building plans to model potential consumption of energy for heating and cooling purposes to verify compliance with national building codes
  • Assesses and certifies the thermal performance of buildings
  • Advises on building orientation, materials and construction to improve thermal performance
  • Measures and prepares reports on the energy use of buildings, including appliances, heating and cooling, and solar batteries
  • Collaborates with Architects, building designers, building surveyors, and energy and sustainability engineers to optimise the thermal performance of buildings

Unit group 3122

Other occupations in Construction and Safety Inspectors

Questions

OSCA 312232: common questions

What is the OSCA code for energy assessor?
The OSCA 2024 code is 312232 (Energy Assessor), skill level 3. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 312232?
ANZSCO 312199 Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Energy Assessor on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 312199 Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), 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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