OSCA 2024 · 431132 · Skill level 3
Early Childhood Educator: OSCA 431132
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Early Childhood Educator is OSCA 2024 code 431132. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (421111 and 422115). 1 of them is on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO codes for OSCA 431132
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 421111 · in part
Child Care Worker
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Regional Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 421111ANZSCO 422115
Preschool Aide
Not on the skilled occupation lists.
The job
What an early childhood educator does
Supports learning and development for young children in regulated centre-based services, including contributing to the educational program and practice using an approved learning framework.
Skill level 3: Certificate IV, or Certificate III with at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or 3 years of relevant experience
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Contributes to the design, planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation of children's educational programs based on an approved learning framework
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with staff, children and families
- Supports the daily routines, transitions and programs of babies, toddlers and/or young children
- Complies with service policies and national and/or state-based legislation
- Promotes the safety, health and wellbeing of staff, children and visitors
- Supports children's learning, development and wellbeing
Unit group 4311
Other occupations in Early Childhood Educators and Room Leaders
Questions
OSCA 431132: common questions
What is the OSCA code for early childhood educator?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 431132?
Is Early Childhood Educator 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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