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OSCA 2024 · 313931 · Skill level 2

Biomedical Technician: OSCA 313931

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

Biomedical Technician is OSCA 2024 code 313931. It corresponds to ANZSCO 312999 Building and Engineering Technicians nec (in part), which is on the CSOL and ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 313931

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

  • ANZSCO 312999 · in part

    Building and Engineering Technicians nec

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Regional Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 312999

The job

What a biomedical technician does

Tests, calibrates, repairs, services and maintains biomedical equipment using a variety of tools and computer applications to keep biomedical machinery operating in optimal conditions.

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

Registration or licensing may be required.

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Conducts scheduled maintenance, quality control checks and electrical safety inspections of biomedical equipment to ensure safe and effective operation
  • Installs and calibrates biomedical equipment or components
  • Demonstrates and assists with the operation of specialised biomedical equipment
  • Cleans, repairs and replaces biomedical equipment when necessary

Questions

OSCA 313931: common questions

What is the OSCA code for biomedical technician?
The OSCA 2024 code is 313931 (Biomedical 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 313931?
ANZSCO 312999 Building and Engineering Technicians nec (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Biomedical Technician on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 312999 Building and Engineering Technicians nec 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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