OSCA 2024 · 363131 · Skill level 3
Plumber (General): OSCA 363131
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Plumber (General) is OSCA 2024 code 363131. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (334116 and 334111). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO codes for OSCA 363131
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 334116
Plumber (General)
On the Core Skills Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 334116ANZSCO 334111 · in part
Plumber (General)
On the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 334111
The job
What a plumber (general) does
Installs and repairs water, drainage, gas and sewerage pipes and 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 is required.
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Interprets blueprints to plan plumbing system layout
- Joins pipes and fittings using various techniques
- Installs and repairs water supply, drainage systems and fixtures
- Installs and repairs solar hot water and heat pump systems
- Installs and repairs gas lines and appliances in compliance with safety regulations
- Installs and maintains fire hydrants and hose reels
- Tests plumbing systems for leaks and issues
- Clears blockages in pipes and drains
- Maintains and repairs plumbing systems in various types of buildings
Questions
OSCA 363131: common questions
What is the OSCA code for plumber (general)?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 363131?
Is Plumber (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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