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OSCA 2024 · 731432 · Skill level 4

Textile or Footwear Production Machine Operator: OSCA 731432

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

Textile or Footwear Production Machine Operator is OSCA 2024 code 731432. It corresponds to 7 ANZSCO codes (711711, 711712, 711713, 711714, 711715, 711716 and 711799). None of them is on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 731432

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

  • ANZSCO 711711

    Footwear Production Machine Operator

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 711712

    Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operator

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 711713

    Knitting Machine Operator

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 711714

    Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 711715

    Weaving Machine Operator

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 711716

    Yarn Carding and Spinning Machine Operator

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 711799

    Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators nec

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a textile or footwear production machine operator does

Operates automated machines that process raw hides and skins and raw textile fibres, and dye, weave and knit fibres to manufacture finished leather, yarn, carpet, knit fabrics, garments and garment parts and footwear products.

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

Specialisations

  • Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operator
  • Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator
  • Weaving Machine Operator
  • Yarn Carding and Spinning Machine Operator

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Prepares textile or footwear production machines for operation to process raw hides, skins and textile fibres
  • Operates automated machines that dye and tan hides and skins, and dye textiles
  • Operates automated machines that cut and machine leather and synthetic shoe uppers, and make shoes
  • Operates automated machines that convert raw textile fibres into continuous untwisted and twisted strands of yarn for use in clothing, carpets, curtains, linens and other fabrics
  • Programs machines to position and feed fibre packages to produce carpets, linens and other textiles
  • Oversees process of tying and splicing ends to repair broken yarns

Unit group 7314

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Questions

OSCA 731432: common questions

What is the OSCA code for textile or footwear production machine operator?
The OSCA 2024 code is 731432 (Textile or Footwear Production Machine Operator), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 731432?
ANZSCO 711711 Footwear Production Machine Operator, ANZSCO 711712 Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operator, ANZSCO 711713 Knitting Machine Operator, ANZSCO 711714 Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator, ANZSCO 711715 Weaving Machine Operator, ANZSCO 711716 Yarn Carding and Spinning Machine Operator and ANZSCO 711799 Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators nec. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Textile or Footwear Production Machine Operator on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Not under its ANZSCO equivalents: 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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