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OSCA 2024 · 841142 · Skill level 4

Vineyard Worker: OSCA 841142

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

Vineyard Worker is OSCA 2024 code 841142. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (842222 and 841216). None of them is on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 841142

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

  • ANZSCO 842222

    Vineyard Worker

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 841216 · in part

    Vineyard Worker

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a vineyard worker does

Performs routine tasks on a wine vineyard, such as cultivating and fertilising soil, planting, training and pruning vines, and picking wine grapes.

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

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Plants, prunes and sprays vines to establish, maintain and manage the health and growth of wine grapes in vineyards
  • Picks and sorts the wine grapes during harvest season for processing
  • Cultivates and fertilises soil in wine vineyards
  • Monitors wine vineyards for pests and diseases, and takes appropriate action
  • Assists with irrigation and watering of vines
  • Assists with the installation and maintenance of trellises and supports for vines
  • Maintains and repairs wine vineyard equipment and machinery, and performs general maintenance and cleaning in vineyards

Questions

OSCA 841142: common questions

What is the OSCA code for vineyard worker?
The OSCA 2024 code is 841142 (Vineyard Worker), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 841142?
ANZSCO 842222 Vineyard Worker and ANZSCO 841216 Vineyard Worker (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Vineyard Worker 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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