OSCA 2024 · 361231 · Skill level 3
Painter: OSCA 361231
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Painter is OSCA 2024 code 361231. It corresponds to ANZSCO 332211 Painter, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 361231
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 332211
Painter
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 332211
The job
What a painter does
Applies paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate surfaces of buildings and structures.
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
- Painter and Decorator
Specialisations
- House Painter
- Spray Painter (Non-industrial)
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Prepares surfaces by removing old paint and filling holes and cracks, and covers surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape to protect surrounding areas
- Selects and mixes paints and stains to achieve desired colour and texture
- Applies paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes using brushes, rollers, sprayers or other tools
- Smooths and sands surfaces between coats of paint or varnish, and inspects finished work to ensure quality and adherence to client specifications
- Collaborates with clients to determine colour schemes and finishes, and estimates materials and labour costs for painting projects
Questions
OSCA 361231: common questions
What is the OSCA code for painter?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 361231?
Is Painter 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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