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OSCA 2024 · 821733 · Skill level 4

Structural Steel Erector: OSCA 821733

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

Structural Steel Erector is OSCA 2024 code 821733. It corresponds to ANZSCO 821714 Structural Steel Erector, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 821733

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

  • ANZSCO 821714

    Structural Steel Erector

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a structural steel erector does

Erects and dismantles structural steel frames of buildings and other structures.

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

  • Erects lifts and positions girders, plates, columns and other structural steel components
  • Aligns, levels and secures structural steel components
  • Lifts, positions and installs bracing, temporary supports, safety nets and scaffolding
  • Dismantles and removes steel structures and temporary structures at project completion

Unit group 8217

Other occupations in Structural Steel Construction Workers

Questions

OSCA 821733: common questions

What is the OSCA code for structural steel erector?
The OSCA 2024 code is 821733 (Structural Steel Erector), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 821733?
ANZSCO 821714 Structural Steel Erector. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Structural Steel Erector 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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