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OSCA 2024 · 372133 · Skill level 3

Joiner: OSCA 372133

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

Joiner is OSCA 2024 code 372133. It corresponds to ANZSCO 331213 Joiner, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 372133

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

  • ANZSCO 331213

    Joiner

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 331213

The job

What a joiner does

Cuts, shapes and fits timber parts in workshops to form structures and fittings, ready for installation.

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.

Specialisations

  • Stair Builder

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Interprets plans, specifications and drawings to determine joinery materials and methods required to meet project specifications
  • Uses hand or power tools and static machines, and programs and operates computer-controlled machinery to produce joinery components
  • Manufactures and assembles joinery components such as multi panelled doors, window sashes and cabinet carcasses
  • Designs, manufactures and finishes wooden stairs, including stair posts, handrails and balustrades
  • Assembles components using joinery methods such as clamps, cramps, pressers, packers and wedges
  • Disassembles joinery components and packages them for transport

Unit group 3721

Other occupations in Carpenters and Joiners

Questions

OSCA 372133: common questions

What is the OSCA code for joiner?
The OSCA 2024 code is 372133 (Joiner), skill level 3. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 372133?
ANZSCO 331213 Joiner. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Joiner on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 331213 Joiner 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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