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OSCA 2024 · 461333 · Skill level 4

Funeral Worker: OSCA 461333

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

Funeral Worker is OSCA 2024 code 461333. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (451399 and 731199). 1 of them is on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 461333

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

  • ANZSCO 451399

    Funeral Workers nec

    On the Regional Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 451399
  • ANZSCO 731199 · in part

    Automobile Drivers nec

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a funeral worker does

Assists in the preparation of funerals and maintenance of funeral venues.

Skill level 4: Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Embalmer
  • Funeral Director's Assistant

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Assists Funeral Directors to plan, coordinate and run funeral services
  • Sets up and decorates the funeral venue
  • Transports the deceased to and from funeral homes, hospitals and other locations
  • Cleans and maintains funeral homes and equipment
  • May assist in preparing the deceased for viewing, burial or cremation

Unit group 4613

Other occupations in Civil Celebrants and Funeral Workers

Questions

OSCA 461333: common questions

What is the OSCA code for funeral worker?
The OSCA 2024 code is 461333 (Funeral Worker), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 461333?
ANZSCO 451399 Funeral Workers nec and ANZSCO 731199 Automobile Drivers nec (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Funeral Worker on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 451399 Funeral Workers nec is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), 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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