OSCA 2024 · 351131 · Skill level 3
Automotive Technician (General): OSCA 351131
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Automotive Technician (General) is OSCA 2024 code 351131. It corresponds to ANZSCO 321211 Motor Mechanic (General) (in part), which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 351131
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 321211 · in part
Motor Mechanic (General)
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 321211
The job
What an automotive technician (general) does
Maintains, tests and repairs petrol engines and the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles, such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.
Skill level 3: Certificate IV, or Certificate III with at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or 3 years of relevant experience
Also known as
- Light Vehicle Mechanic
- Motor Mechanic (General)
Specialisations
- Automatic Transmission Mechanic
- Forklift Technician
- Roadside Mechanic
- Vehicle Mechanic (Army)
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Inspects lightweight vehicles to identify mechanical issues and determine the necessary repairs
- Uses computerised diagnostic tools to identify problems with petrol engines and mechanical parts of motor vehicles
- Repairs or replaces faulty parts and components of motor vehicles
- Performs routine maintenance tasks on motor vehicles, such as oil changes and filter replacements
- Inspects and road tests motor vehicles to ensure they are roadworthy
Questions
OSCA 351131: common questions
What is the OSCA code for automotive technician (general)?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 351131?
Is Automotive Technician (General) 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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