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OSCA 2024 · 312431 · Skill level 3

Civil Construction Leading Hand: OSCA 312431

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

Civil Construction Leading Hand is OSCA 2024 code 312431. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (312112 and 721211). 1 of them is on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 312431

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

  • ANZSCO 312112 · in part

    Building Associate

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Regional Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 312112

  • ANZSCO 721211 · in part

    Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a civil construction leading hand does

Supervises and performs specialist roles in a small civil work team, including monitoring work programs, ensuring safety and organising plant, labour and material resources on civil construction sites.

Skill level 3: Certificate IV, or Certificate III with at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or 3 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Asphalt Supervisor
  • Earthmoving Supervisor

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Supervises, coordinates and participates in civil construction work
  • Assists Construction Site Supervisors to monitor construction programs, organise resources and resolve issues
  • Directs and monitors subcontractors, suppliers and plant hirers, and conducts briefings with work crews to deliver project information and assign tasks
  • Provides technical support to work teams on issues such as plant or machine operation, and ensures plant and machinery is maintained and operated in accordance with safety standards
  • Maintains a daily record of site activities for reporting to Construction Site Supervisors

Unit group 3124

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Questions

OSCA 312431: common questions

What is the OSCA code for civil construction leading hand?
The OSCA 2024 code is 312431 (Civil Construction Leading Hand), skill level 3. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 312431?
ANZSCO 312112 Building Associate (in part) and ANZSCO 721211 Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Civil Construction Leading Hand on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 312112 Building Associate 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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