OSCA 2024 · 891131 · Skill level 5
Freight Handler (Rail or Road): OSCA 891131
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Freight Handler (Rail or Road) is OSCA 2024 code 891131. It corresponds to ANZSCO 891111 Freight Handler (Rail or Road), which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 891131
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 891111
Freight Handler (Rail or Road)
Not on the skilled occupation lists.
The job
What a freight handler (rail or road) does
Loads and unloads freight trucks, containers and rail cars.
Skill level 5: Certificate I or secondary education
Also known as
- Freight Loader
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Determines the appropriate method and equipment for loading and unloading freight
- Communicates with drivers, warehouse staff and other personnel to coordinate loading and unloading activities
- Operates equipment to move freight onto and off trucks, containers and rail cars
- Secures freight using straps, chains and other restraints to prevent shifting during transportation
- Checks and verifies freight against transportation documents
- Sorts and organises freight in designated areas for efficient storage and retrieval
Unit group 8911
Other occupations in Freight and Furniture Handlers
Questions
OSCA 891131: common questions
What is the OSCA code for freight handler (rail or road)?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 891131?
Is Freight Handler (Rail or Road) 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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