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OSCA 2024 · 314134 · Skill level 2

Telecommunications Network Designer: OSCA 314134

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

Telecommunications Network Designer is OSCA 2024 code 314134. It corresponds to ANZSCO 313213 Telecommunications Network Planner, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 314134

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

  • ANZSCO 313213

    Telecommunications Network Planner

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 313213

The job

What a telecommunications network designer does

Plans and designs customer access telecommunications networks, and configures enhancements and expansions.

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

Also known as

  • Telecommunications Network Planner

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Conducts surveys and studies to assess the current state of the telecommunications network infrastructure
  • Monitors the overall reliability, capacity and performance of the network
  • Analyses data and identifies areas for improvement and expansion in the network
  • Formulates strategies and plans for the enhancement of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure
  • Creates detailed plans, cost estimates and budget proposals for network infrastructure projects
  • Collaborates with engineers and technicians to plan, design and implement network infrastructure projects
  • Coordinates with local authorities and utility companies to obtain necessary permits and approvals
  • Monitors the progress of network infrastructure projects against the specified time and budget
  • May troubleshoot equipment or systems issues as appropriate

Questions

OSCA 314134: common questions

What is the OSCA code for telecommunications network designer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 314134 (Telecommunications Network Designer), skill level 2. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 314134?
ANZSCO 313213 Telecommunications Network Planner. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Telecommunications Network Designer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 313213 Telecommunications Network Planner is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), 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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