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OSCA 2024 · 351431 · Skill level 3

Agricultural Mechanic: OSCA 351431

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

Agricultural Mechanic is OSCA 2024 code 351431. It corresponds to ANZSCO 323299 Metal Fitters and Machinists nec (in part), which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 351431

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

  • ANZSCO 323299 · in part

    Metal Fitters and Machinists nec

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 323299

The job

What an agricultural mechanic does

Diagnoses, repairs and maintains agricultural machinery and equipment such as tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems and seeding equipment.

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

  • Diagnoses, repairs and maintains agricultural machinery and equipment such as tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems and seeding equipment
  • Repairs and services engines, transmissions, electrical, hydraulic, air conditioning and other systems
  • Calibrates precision agricultural system and machinery settings for specialised agricultural practices
  • Tests and adjusts vehicle and machinery systems to ensure proper functioning by using diagnostic and digital equipment to identify and troubleshoot issues
  • Provides advice and guidance to farmers and agricultural workers on equipment maintenance and operation

Questions

OSCA 351431: common questions

What is the OSCA code for agricultural mechanic?
The OSCA 2024 code is 351431 (Agricultural Mechanic), skill level 3. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 351431?
ANZSCO 323299 Metal Fitters and Machinists nec (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Agricultural Mechanic on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 323299 Metal Fitters and Machinists nec is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and 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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