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OSCA 2024 · 731131 · Skill level 4

Industrial Spray Painter: OSCA 731131

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

Industrial Spray Painter is OSCA 2024 code 731131. It corresponds to ANZSCO 711211 Industrial Spraypainter, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 731131

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

  • ANZSCO 711211

    Industrial Spraypainter

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What an industrial spray painter does

Operates spray painting equipment to paint and apply other industrial coatings to manufactured items.

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

Specialisations

  • Powder Coater

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Prepares surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding and masking
  • Mixes and prepares paint colours to achieve desired results
  • Sets up and operates spray painting equipment, ensuring proper pressure and nozzle settings
  • Applies paint and other coatings to manufactured items using spray guns or other application methods
  • Monitors and adjusts paint flow, coverage and thickness to achieve desired finish
  • Inspects painted items for defects and touches up as necessary

Unit group 7311

Other occupations in Industrial Spray Painters and Sandblasters

Questions

OSCA 731131: common questions

What is the OSCA code for industrial spray painter?
The OSCA 2024 code is 731131 (Industrial Spray Painter), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 731131?
ANZSCO 711211 Industrial Spraypainter. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Industrial Spray Painter 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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