OSCA 2024 · 821632 · Skill level 4
Pipe Layer: OSCA 821632
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Pipe Layer is OSCA 2024 code 821632. 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 821632
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 a pipe layer does
Lays, assembles and connects pipe systems made of steel, iron, plastic, concrete or other materials for water mains, sewers and drains.
Skill level 4: Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience
Registration or licensing may be required.
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Inspects the ground to determine the suitability for pipe laying, and digs and backfills trenches for pipe installation
- Measures and cuts pipes to required lengths, and assembles and connects pipes using appropriate fittings and tools
- Seals pipe joints to ensure they are watertight, tests pipe systems for leaks, and makes necessary repairs
Unit group 8216
Other occupations in Plumbing and Drainage Labourers
Questions
OSCA 821632: common questions
What is the OSCA code for pipe layer?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 821632?
Is Pipe Layer 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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