Previous occupation classifications

Background and links to previous occupation classifications

Release date and time
28/07/2025 11:30am AEST

OSCA – Occupation Standard Classification for Australia

OSCA replaces ANZSCO as the standard occupation classification for use in Australia. It reflects the current Australian labour market. 

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia, 2024, Version 1.0

ASCO – Australian Standard Classification of Occupations

The Australian Standard Classification of Occupations was the first occupation classification based on skill level and skill specialisation. It described the Australian labour market from 1986 to 2005. ASCO underwent a major review in 1996.

ASCO - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations, Second Edition, 1997

Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO), Statistical Classification, First Edition, 1986

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