OSCA 2024 · 821131 · Skill level 4
Asbestos Removalist: OSCA 821131
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Asbestos Removalist is OSCA 2024 code 821131. It corresponds to ANZSCO 821111 Builder's Labourer (in part), which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 821131
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 821111 · in part
Builder's Labourer
Not on the skilled occupation lists.
The job
What an asbestos removalist does
Identifies, safely removes and disposes of asbestos found in buildings, building materials such as tiles, flooring panels and ceiling sheets, and other structures through the use of containment enclosures and specialised equipment such as airless sprayers and injection equipment.
Skill level 4: Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience
Registration or licensing is required.
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Identifies the presence and type of asbestos in buildings and in building materials, pipes, boilers and other structures
- Sets up containment enclosures and safety measures to prevent the spread of asbestos fibres during removal
- Operates specialised equipment such as airless sprayers and injection equipment, to safely remove and seal asbestos in secure containers for safe disposal, ensuring no leakage of asbestos fibres
- Cleans the site after asbestos removal using specialised vacuum cleaners and other cleaning tools to ensure that there are no residual asbestos fibres
- Conducts air monitoring and clearance testing to ensure the area is safe for reoccupation after asbestos removal
Unit group 8211
Other occupations in Construction and Demolition Labourers
Questions
OSCA 821131: common questions
What is the OSCA code for asbestos removalist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 821131?
Is Asbestos Removalist 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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