OSCA 2024 · 811531 · Skill level 5
Vehicle Detailer: OSCA 811531
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Vehicle Detailer is OSCA 2024 code 811531. It corresponds to ANZSCO 811111 Car Detailer, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 811531
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 811111
Car Detailer
Not on the skilled occupation lists.
The job
What a vehicle detailer does
Washes and cleans exteriors and interiors of vehicles, and touches up paint work, glass and upholstery to prepare them for private or commercial usage, sale or rent.
Skill level 5: Certificate I or secondary education
Also known as
- Car Detailer
Specialisations
- Boat Detailer
- Pre-delivery Detailer
- Truck Detailer
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Inspects vehicles to identify areas that require cleaning and detailing
- Consults with customers regarding detailing services and provides quotes
- Washes and cleans the exteriors of vehicles using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment
- Vacuums, cleans and removes stains and odours from the interiors of vehicles, including seats, carpets and upholstery
- Cleans and polishes windows, mirrors, other glass surfaces, chrome and other metal surfaces of vehicles
- Touches up paint work on vehicles to restore their appearance
- Performs final inspections to ensure vehicles are clean and presentable for private or commercial usage, sale or rent
Questions
OSCA 811531: common questions
What is the OSCA code for vehicle detailer?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 811531?
Is Vehicle Detailer 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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