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OSCA 2024 · 471631 · Skill level 3

Sommelier: OSCA 471631

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

Sommelier is OSCA 2024 code 471631. It corresponds to ANZSCO 431511 Waiter (in part), which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 471631

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

  • ANZSCO 431511 · in part

    Waiter

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a sommelier does

Advises customers and businesses on the matching of wine and other alcoholic beverages with food menu items.

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

  • Curates and updates the wine list for the establishment
  • Provides guidance to Chefs and kitchen staff on pairing wines and other alcoholic beverages with menu items
  • Decants, presents and pours wines for customers
  • Collaborates with vendors and suppliers on the procurement of specific beverages
  • Keeps up to date on wines and other beverage releases and seasonal trends
  • Tastes and evaluates new wines ensuring they meet the appropriate standards
  • Trains front of house staff to ensure customers are recommended wines and other alcoholic beverages that match with food menu items

Unit group 4716

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Questions

OSCA 471631: common questions

What is the OSCA code for sommelier?
The OSCA 2024 code is 471631 (Sommelier), skill level 3. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 471631?
ANZSCO 431511 Waiter (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Sommelier on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Not under its ANZSCO equivalent: none is on the Home Affairs combined list checked on 21 October 2026. Another occupation may fit your duties better.
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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