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OSCA 2024 · 382233 · Skill level 3

Electronic Instrument Technician: OSCA 382233

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

Electronic Instrument Technician is OSCA 2024 code 382233. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (342314 and 342315). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 382233

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

  • ANZSCO 342314

    Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 342314
  • ANZSCO 342315

    Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 342315

The job

What an electronic instrument technician does

Installs, modifies, maintains, calibrates, adjusts and repairs electronic instruments and control systems, including those which use a combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles.

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

  • Electronic Technician (Navy)
  • Communications Electronic Technician (Air Force)

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Installs and commissions complex electronic instruments and control systems for monitoring, controlling and automating processes
  • Modifies and upgrades existing electronic instruments and control systems
  • Performs routine maintenance and inspections, including diagnosing, troubleshooting faults, calibrating and testing
  • Repairs and replaces faulty components in electronic instruments and control systems

Questions

OSCA 382233: common questions

What is the OSCA code for electronic instrument technician?
The OSCA 2024 code is 382233 (Electronic Instrument 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 382233?
ANZSCO 342314 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) and ANZSCO 342315 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Electronic Instrument Technician on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 342314 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and ANZSCO 342315 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 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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