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OSCA 2024 · 342431 · Skill level 3

Irrigation Technician: OSCA 342431

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

Irrigation Technician is OSCA 2024 code 342431. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (362712 and 362213). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 342431

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

The job

What an irrigation technician does

Installs, maintains and services irrigation systems for agriculture, sports turf and horticulture.

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

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Installs and sets up irrigation systems according to design specifications
  • Maintains, services and repairs irrigation systems by cleaning, flushing, troubleshooting and replacing faulty components to ensure proper functioning
  • Monitors and adjusts irrigation schedules based on site conditions to maximise efficiency and water conservation
  • Provides advice and guidance to clients on use and maintenance of the irrigation systems

Unit group 3424

Other occupations in Irrigation Technicians and Landscape Gardeners

Questions

OSCA 342431: common questions

What is the OSCA code for irrigation technician?
The OSCA 2024 code is 342431 (Irrigation Technician), skill level 3. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 342431?
ANZSCO 362712 Irrigation Technician and ANZSCO 362213 Landscape Gardener (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Irrigation Technician on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 362712 Irrigation Technician is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and ANZSCO 362213 Landscape Gardener is on the 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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