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OSCA 2024 · 821631 · Skill level 5

Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer: OSCA 821631

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

Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer is OSCA 2024 code 821631. It corresponds to ANZSCO 821112 Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer, 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 821631

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

  • ANZSCO 821112

    Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a drainage, sewerage and stormwater labourer does

Performs routine tasks in maintaining drainage, sewerage and stormwater systems.

Skill level 5: Certificate I or secondary education

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Cleans and performs minor repairs to stormwater drains and canals
  • Checks for cracks and leaks in sewerage systems
  • Assists with the installation of on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants, disposal systems, stormwater systems, and below ground sanitary drainage systems
  • Installs prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers

Unit group 8216

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Questions

OSCA 821631: common questions

What is the OSCA code for drainage, sewerage and stormwater labourer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 821631 (Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer), skill level 5. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 821631?
ANZSCO 821112 Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer 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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