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OSCA 2024 · 382234 · Skill level 3

Office Equipment Technician: OSCA 382234

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

Office Equipment Technician is OSCA 2024 code 382234. It corresponds to ANZSCO 342311 Business Machine Mechanic, which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 382234

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

  • ANZSCO 342311

    Business Machine Mechanic

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 342311

The job

What an office equipment technician does

Installs, maintains and repairs electronic office or business equipment, such as multifunction devices, printers and photocopiers.

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

Specialisations

  • Photocopier Technician
  • Printer Technician

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Examines and tests electronic office equipment such as multifunction devices, printers and photocopiers, to diagnose and troubleshoot issues
  • Installs new equipment and performs routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance
  • Repairs electronic office equipment by replacing faulty, worn or defective components and wiring
  • Provides technical support, training and assistance to users of electronic office equipment
  • Keeps records of maintenance and repair activities for electronic office equipment
  • Orders and maintains inventory of spare parts and supplies for electronic office equipment

Questions

OSCA 382234: common questions

What is the OSCA code for office equipment technician?
The OSCA 2024 code is 382234 (Office Equipment 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 382234?
ANZSCO 342311 Business Machine Mechanic. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Office Equipment Technician on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 342311 Business Machine Mechanic is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), 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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