OSCA 2024 · 731431 · Skill level 4
Sewing Machinist: OSCA 731431
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Sewing Machinist is OSCA 2024 code 731431. It corresponds to ANZSCO 711611 Sewing Machinist, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 731431
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 711611
Sewing Machinist
Not on the skilled occupation lists.
The job
What a sewing machinist does
Operates industrial sewing machines to sew and finish garments and soft furnishings, such as curtains.
Skill level 4: Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience
Specialisations
- Embroiderer
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Reads and interprets work orders and sewing patterns
- Guides fabric and materials through industrial sewing machines, ensuring accurate stitching
- Adjusts machine settings such as tension, stitch length and speed
- Trims excess threads and removes waste
- Inspects finished products for quality and makes necessary adjustments
- Performs routine maintenance on sewing machines, such as cleaning and oiling
Unit group 7314
Other occupations in Sewing, Textile and Footwear Machine Operators
Questions
OSCA 731431: common questions
What is the OSCA code for sewing machinist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 731431?
Is Sewing Machinist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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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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