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OSCA 2024 · 811931 · Skill level 4

Carpet Cleaner: OSCA 811931

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

Carpet Cleaner is OSCA 2024 code 811931. It corresponds to ANZSCO 811611 Carpet Cleaner, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 811931

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

  • ANZSCO 811611

    Carpet Cleaner

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a carpet cleaner does

Cleans carpets, rugs and furniture upholstery using powder, liquid and steam cleaning methods, and applies soil-repellent chemicals and deodorants.

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

Specialisations

  • Upholstery Cleaner

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Inspects carpets, rugs and upholstery to determine an appropriate cleaning method
  • Vacuums carpets, rugs and upholstery to remove dirt and debris
  • Applies pre-treatment solutions to stains and heavily soiled areas
  • Cleans carpets, rugs and upholstery using appropriate cleaning equipment, such as steam cleaners and extraction machines
  • Applies soil-repellent chemicals and deodorants to carpets, rugs and upholstery
  • Removes excess moisture from carpets, rugs and upholstery using extraction equipment
  • Inspects and evaluates the cleanliness of carpets, rugs and upholstery post-cleaning

Unit group 8119

Other occupations in Other Cleaners and Laundry Workers

Questions

OSCA 811931: common questions

What is the OSCA code for carpet cleaner?
The OSCA 2024 code is 811931 (Carpet Cleaner), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 811931?
ANZSCO 811611 Carpet Cleaner. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Carpet Cleaner 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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