OSCA 2024 · 313431 · Skill level 2
Marine Engineer: OSCA 313431
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Marine Engineer is OSCA 2024 code 313431. It corresponds to ANZSCO 231212 Ship's Engineer, which is on the CSOL and ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 313431
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 231212
Ship's Engineer
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Regional Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 231212
The job
What a marine engineer does
Controls and manages the operation, maintenance and repair of a ship's machinery and equipment.
Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing is required.
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Manages the operation and maintenance of a ship's mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam-generating and fire control systems
- Conducts regular inspections of machinery and equipment, and diagnoses issues on board the ship
- Plans, coordinates, supervises and carries out repair and maintenance activities
- Ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations and procedures in the operation of equipment
- Keeps records of equipment performance, fuel consumption and maintenance activities
- Orders and maintains inventory of spare parts and supplies for the ship's machinery
Unit group 3134
Other occupations in Marine Transport Masters, Officers and Technicians
Questions
OSCA 313431: common questions
What is the OSCA code for marine engineer?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 313431?
Is Marine Engineer 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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