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OSCA 2024 · 899933 · Skill level 5

Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant: OSCA 899933

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

Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant is OSCA 2024 code 899933. It corresponds to ANZSCO 899914 Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 899933

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

  • ANZSCO 899914

    Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What an electrical or telecommunications trades assistant does

Assists Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers to install and maintain electrical and telecommunications systems.

Skill level 5: Certificate I or secondary education

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and telecommunications systems
  • Carries out basic electrical and telecommunications tasks under the guidance of trades workers
  • Assists in the testing and troubleshooting of electrical and telecommunications systems
  • Prepares materials and tools for electrical and telecommunications installations

Questions

OSCA 899933: common questions

What is the OSCA code for electrical or telecommunications trades assistant?
The OSCA 2024 code is 899933 (Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant), skill level 5. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 899933?
ANZSCO 899914 Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant 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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