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Minor Group

631 Sales Assistants and Salespersons

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

631 Sales Assistants and Salespersons

Sell a range of goods and services on behalf of retail and wholesale establishments.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
  • Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education

Subcategories

6311 Sales Assistants (General)
6312 Community Pharmacy Sales Assistants
6313 ICT Sales Assistants
6314 Motor Vehicle and Vehicle Parts Salespersons
6315 Retail Supervisors
6316 Service Station Attendants
6319 Other Sales Assistants and Salespersons