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OSCA 2024 · 741331 · Skill level 4

Forklift Driver: OSCA 741331

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

Forklift Driver is OSCA 2024 code 741331. It corresponds to ANZSCO 721311 Forklift Driver, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 741331

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

  • ANZSCO 721311

    Forklift Driver

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a forklift driver does

Operates a forklift to move bulk materials, containers, crates, palletised goods, cartons and bales.

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

Registration or licensing may be required.

Also known as

  • Fork Truck Operator
  • Forklift Operator

Specialisations

  • Reach Truck Operator

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Aligns, raises and lowers forks to stack and unstack items in warehouses, factories, timber yards and shipping terminals
  • Operates forklifts on rails or using electronic guidance systems to control movement
  • Transports goods to designated areas in warehouses, factories, timber yards and shipping terminals using a lift truck
  • May operate a vehicle capable of lifting fully loaded shipping containers
  • May operate specialised trucks to carry items beneath elevated frames
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Questions

OSCA 741331: common questions

What is the OSCA code for forklift driver?
The OSCA 2024 code is 741331 (Forklift Driver), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 741331?
ANZSCO 721311 Forklift Driver. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Forklift Driver 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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