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OSCA 2024 · 811331 · Skill level 5

Drycleaner: OSCA 811331

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

Drycleaner is OSCA 2024 code 811331. It corresponds to ANZSCO 811512 Drycleaner, 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 811331

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

  • ANZSCO 811512

    Drycleaner

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a drycleaner does

Cleans clothing, garments, upholstery and other fabrics using drycleaning agents and machines.

Skill level 5: Certificate I or secondary education

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Inspects clothing, garments, upholstery and other fabrics for stains, damage and special care instructions
  • Sorts and separates items based on colour, fabric and cleaning requirements
  • Treats stains and spots using appropriate cleaning agents
  • Loads items into dry or wet cleaning machines, ensuring proper weight and balance
  • Adds cleaning agents and solvents to cleaning machines according to manufacturer instructions
  • Operates dry or wet cleaning machines to remove dirt, stains and odours from clothing and fabrics
  • Removes cleaned clothing and fabrics from cleaning machines, and inspects for any remaining stains or damage
  • Packages and prepares cleaned clothing and fabrics for return to customers
  • May repair minor damage to clothing, such as loose buttons or broken zippers

Unit group 8113

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Questions

OSCA 811331: common questions

What is the OSCA code for drycleaner?
The OSCA 2024 code is 811331 (Drycleaner), skill level 5. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 811331?
ANZSCO 811512 Drycleaner. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Drycleaner 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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