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OSCA 2024 · 831231 · Skill level 4

Meat Boner and Slicer: OSCA 831231

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

Meat Boner and Slicer is OSCA 2024 code 831231. It corresponds to ANZSCO 831211 Meat Boner and Slicer, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 831231

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

  • ANZSCO 831211

    Meat Boner and Slicer

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a meat boner and slicer does

Trims and cuts meat from bones, sides and carcasses.

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

Specialisations

  • Meat Trimmer

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Receives and inspects carcasses of slaughtered livestock for bruises, blood clots and other matter to remove
  • Operates controls to direct and drop carcasses from supply rails to boning tables
  • Cuts and separates meat, fat and tissue from bones, and washes, scrapes and trims fat, gristle and other unwanted matter from meat
  • Operates and maintains meat cutting and slicing equipment to cut sides and quarters of meat into standard meat cuts
  • Removes internal fat, blood clots and bruises to prepare cuts of meat for further processing or packing
  • Cleans and sanitises work area and equipment, and follows safety and hygiene regulations while handling meat
  • Collaborates with other meat processing workers to ensure efficient workflow
  • Assists in receiving and storing meat products

Unit group 8312

Other occupations in Meat Boners and Slicers, and Slaughterers

Questions

OSCA 831231: common questions

What is the OSCA code for meat boner and slicer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 831231 (Meat Boner and Slicer), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 831231?
ANZSCO 831211 Meat Boner and Slicer. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Meat Boner and Slicer 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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