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OSCA 2024 · 461132 · Skill level 2

Dermal Therapist: OSCA 461132

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

Dermal Therapist is OSCA 2024 code 461132. It corresponds to ANZSCO 451111 Beauty Therapist (in part), which is on the CSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 461132

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

The job

What a dermal therapist does

Performs treatments to maintain and enhance overall skin appearance.

Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Completes skin analysis and assessment to determine appropriate treatments for clients
  • Applies various dermal therapy treatments for skin rejuvenation, age management and acne treatments, such as microdermabrasion and cosmetic grade peels
  • Uses laser and intense pulsed light devices for hair reduction treatment
  • Provides non-invasive, superficial treatment of pigment and superficial vessels (telangiectasias)
  • Performs a variety of non-surgical procedures within their scope to enhance skin appearance
  • Provides advice to clients on skincare and maintenance, including product recommendation

Unit group 4611

Other occupations in Beauty and Dermal Therapists

Questions

OSCA 461132: common questions

What is the OSCA code for dermal therapist?
The OSCA 2024 code is 461132 (Dermal Therapist), skill level 2. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 461132?
ANZSCO 451111 Beauty Therapist (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Dermal Therapist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 451111 Beauty Therapist is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), 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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