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OSCA 2024 · 821431 · Skill level 4

Building Insulation Installer: OSCA 821431

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

Building Insulation Installer is OSCA 2024 code 821431. It corresponds to ANZSCO 821411 Building Insulation Installer (in part), which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 821431

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

  • ANZSCO 821411 · in part

    Building Insulation Installer

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a building insulation installer does

Installs and applies insulating material such as foam, granules, foil, solar film, batts and blankets to walls, floors, windows and ceilings of buildings to insulate against heat, cold, air and sound.

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

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Window Tinter (Building)

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Measures and cuts insulation material, including window tint, to fit specified areas of buildings
  • Installs insulation material in walls, floors, windows and ceilings of buildings using tools and equipment such as spray guns, blowers and staplers
  • Applies adhesive or fasteners to secure insulation material in place
  • Seals gaps and joints in insulation material to ensure airtightness

Questions

OSCA 821431: common questions

What is the OSCA code for building insulation installer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 821431 (Building Insulation Installer), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 821431?
ANZSCO 821411 Building Insulation Installer (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Building Insulation Installer 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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