OSCA occupation

399935 Optical Mechanic

Operates machines to grind, polish and surface optical lenses to meet prescription requirements, and fits lenses to spectacle frames.

Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group: 3999 Other Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 3

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 399914 Optical Mechanic Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Operates machines to grind, polish and surface optical lenses to meet prescription requirements, and fits lenses to spectacle frames.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 3
Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group: 39 Other Technicians and Trades Workers
Minor group: 399 Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group: 3999 Other Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers

Tasks

Operates machines to shape and smooth optical lenses
Inspects lenses to ensure they meet prescription requirements
Selects and assembles optical elements for instruments or spectacles, and fits them into position
Scrapes, files and laps mounts of instrument to align optical elements
Centres, focuses, adjusts and calibrates instrument on standard targets
Anchors lenses and other optical elements with adhesives or retaining rings

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Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code399935 Optical Mechanic	399931 Boat Builder and Repairer	399932 Diver
Official role definition	Operates machines to grind, polish and surface optical lenses to meet prescription requirements, and fits lenses to spectacle frames.	Builds, repairs and modifies boats.	Swims underwater to undertake tasks such as seafood gathering, research, salvage and construction.
Skill level	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3
Key tasks	Operates machines to shape and smooth optical lenses Inspects lenses to ensure they meet prescription requirements Selects and assembles optical elements for instruments or spectacles, and fits them into position Scrapes, files and laps mounts of instrument to align optical elements	Reads, analyses and interprets technical drawings and plans for boat construction Builds and repairs boats using various materials such as wood, fibreglass, carbon fibre, metal, glass, reinforced plastic and Kevlar Modifies boat designs and structures to meet customer requirements Installs and fits out boat interiors including cabinetry, fixtures and fittings	Plans and prepares for diving operations, including assessing risks and determining appropriate equipment and techniques Inspects and maintains diving equipment Enters water and swims underwater to perform tasks such as seafood gathering, research, salvage and construction Uses tools and equipment underwater to complete tasks

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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