OSCA 2024 · 741231 · Skill level 4
Earthmoving Plant Operator (General): OSCA 741231
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) is OSCA 2024 code 741231. It corresponds to ANZSCO 721211 Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) (in part), which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 741231
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 721211 · in part
Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)
Not on the skilled occupation lists.
The job
What an earthmoving plant operator (general) does
Operates a range of earthmoving plant to excavate, level, compact and shape earth and other materials to assist with building roads, rail, water supply, dams, treatment plants and agricultural earthworks.
Skill level 4: Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience
Registration or licensing may be required.
Also known as
- Construction Plant Operator (General)
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Maintains and operates a range of earthmoving plant to excavate, level, compact and shape earth and other materials
- Loads, transports and unloads materials using earthmoving plant and equipment
- Performs routine pre-start checks, maintenance, minor repairs and adjustments on earthmoving plant and equipment
- Monitors and reports any faults or malfunctions of earthmoving plant and equipment
Unit group 7412
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Questions
OSCA 741231: common questions
What is the OSCA code for earthmoving plant operator (general)?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 741231?
Is Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) 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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