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OSCA 2024 · 839199 · Skill level 5

Materials and Chemical Process Workers nec: OSCA 839199

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

Materials and Chemical Process Workers nec is OSCA 2024 code 839199. It corresponds to 5 ANZSCO codes (839212, 839913, 839915, 839917 and 839999). None of them is on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 839199

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

  • ANZSCO 839212

    Rubber Factory Worker

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 839913

    Clay Processing Factory Worker

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 839915

    Footwear Factory Worker

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 839917

    Hide and Skin Processing Worker

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 839999

    Factory Process Workers nec

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a materials and chemical process workers nec does

This occupation group covers Materials and Chemical Process Workers not elsewhere classified.

Skill level 5: Certificate I or secondary education

Includes

  • Clay Processing Factory Worker
  • Footwear Factory Worker
  • Hide and Skin Processing Worker
  • Rubber Factory Worker

Questions

OSCA 839199: common questions

What is the OSCA code for materials and chemical process workers nec?
The OSCA 2024 code is 839199 (Materials and Chemical Process Workers nec), skill level 5. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 839199?
ANZSCO 839212 Rubber Factory Worker, ANZSCO 839913 Clay Processing Factory Worker, ANZSCO 839915 Footwear Factory Worker, ANZSCO 839917 Hide and Skin Processing Worker and ANZSCO 839999 Factory Process Workers nec. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Materials and Chemical Process Workers nec on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Not under its ANZSCO equivalents: 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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