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OSCA 2024 · 351435 · Skill level 3

Marine Technician: OSCA 351435

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

Marine Technician is OSCA 2024 code 351435. It corresponds to 3 ANZSCO codes (321211, 321212 and 321214). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 351435

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
  • ANZSCO 321212 · in part

    Diesel Motor Mechanic

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 321212
  • ANZSCO 321214 · in part

    Small Engine Mechanic

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 321214

The job

What a marine technician does

Maintains, tests and repairs inboard, outboard and small diesel marine motors, and the mechanical components of vessels, such as jet propulsion systems, fuel systems and electric motors starting and charging systems.

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

Registration or licensing may be required.

Also known as

  • Marine Mechanic

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Conducts diagnostic assessments on marine engines and equipment to identify issues and determine the necessary repairs
  • Carries out repair, replacement and maintenance on small marine engines, outboard motors, propulsion systems and other related equipment
  • Installs and configures marine electronics, navigation systems and related equipment, ensuring proper integration
  • Conducts performance tests on marine systems and components to ensure compliance with maritime standards and regulations

Questions

OSCA 351435: common questions

What is the OSCA code for marine technician?
The OSCA 2024 code is 351435 (Marine 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 351435?
ANZSCO 321211 Motor Mechanic (General) (in part), ANZSCO 321212 Diesel Motor Mechanic (in part) and ANZSCO 321214 Small Engine Mechanic (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Marine Technician on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 321211 Motor Mechanic (General) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), ANZSCO 321212 Diesel Motor Mechanic is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and ANZSCO 321214 Small Engine Mechanic 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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