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OSCA 2024 · 541231 · Skill level 4

Estimator: OSCA 541231

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

Estimator is OSCA 2024 code 541231. It corresponds to ANZSCO 551112 Cost Clerk, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 541231

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

  • ANZSCO 551112

    Cost Clerk

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What an estimator does

Calculates and investigates the cost of wages, materials, overheads and other operating expenses.

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

Also known as

  • Costing Officer

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Calculates, analyses and investigates the costs of proposed expenditure, wages and standard costs
  • Prepares records of standard costs and values for items such as raw materials and packaging supplies
  • Prepares quotes and contracts on jobs, materials and services
  • Records cost variations and contract price movements

Questions

OSCA 541231: common questions

What is the OSCA code for estimator?
The OSCA 2024 code is 541231 (Estimator), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 541231?
ANZSCO 551112 Cost Clerk. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Estimator 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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