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OSCA 2024 · 899936 · Skill level 5

Sign Installer: OSCA 899936

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

Sign Installer is OSCA 2024 code 899936. It corresponds to ANZSCO 899918 Sign Erector, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 899936

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

  • ANZSCO 899918

    Sign Erector

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a sign installer does

Erects, installs, maintains and cleans signs and their sites pre- and post-installation.

Skill level 5: Certificate I or secondary education

Registration or licensing may be required.

Also known as

  • Sign Erector

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Reads and interprets work orders and plans to determine sign installation requirements
  • Prepares sign installation sites, and ensures signs are positioned correctly and securely fastened
  • Cleans signs and their sites after installation to maintain appearance and visibility
  • Inspects signs for damage or wear, and performs necessary repairs or replacements
  • Dismantles and removes unwanted signs
  • Adheres to safety protocols and regulations while working at heights and with heavy equipment
  • May assist in installing electronic signs

Questions

OSCA 899936: common questions

What is the OSCA code for sign installer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 899936 (Sign Installer), skill level 5. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 899936?
ANZSCO 899918 Sign Erector. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Sign Installer 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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