OSCA occupation

821131 Asbestos Removalist

Identifies, safely removes and disposes of asbestos found in buildings, building materials such as tiles, flooring panels and ceiling sheets, and other structures through the use of containment enclosures and specialised equipment such as airless sprayers and injection equipment.

Major group: 8 Labourers
Unit group: 8211 Construction and Demolition Labourers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 4

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ANZSCO 821111 Builder's Labourer Partial correspondence in the ABS table

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 4
Major group: 8 Labourers
Sub-major group: 82 Construction and Mining Labourers
Minor group: 821 Construction and Mining Labourers
Unit group: 8211 Construction and Demolition Labourers

Tasks

Identifies the presence and type of asbestos in buildings and in building materials, pipes, boilers and other structures
Sets up containment enclosures and safety measures to prevent the spread of asbestos fibres during removal
Operates specialised equipment such as airless sprayers and injection equipment, to safely remove and seal asbestos in secure containers for safe disposal, ensuring no leakage of asbestos fibres
Cleans the site after asbestos removal using specialised vacuum cleaners and other cleaning tools to ensure that there are no residual asbestos fibres
Conducts air monitoring and clearance testing to ensure the area is safe for reoccupation after asbestos removal

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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 code821131 Asbestos Removalist	821132 Builder's Labourer	821133 Concreter's Labourer
Official role definition	Identifies, safely removes and disposes of asbestos found in buildings, building materials such as tiles, flooring panels and ceiling sheets, and other structures through the use of containment enclosures and specialised equipment such as airless sprayers and injection equipment.	Performs routine tasks in preparing, erecting and repairing structures and facilities on building and construction sites, and in factories producing prefabricated building components.	Assists with concrete mixing, pouring, finishing, screeding and reinforcement installation. Handles concreting materials, and undertakes preparation and cleaning of the worksite.
Skill level	Skill Level 4	Skill Level 5	Skill Level 5
Key tasks	Identifies the presence and type of asbestos in buildings and in building materials, pipes, boilers and other structures Sets up containment enclosures and safety measures to prevent the spread of asbestos fibres during removal Operates specialised equipment such as airless sprayers and injection equipment, to safely remove and seal asbestos in secure containers for safe disposal, ensuring no leakage of asbestos fibres Cleans the site after asbestos removal using specialised vacuum cleaners and other cleaning tools to ensure that there are no residual asbestos fibres	Assists with the preparation of building sites, including clearing debris and setting up barricades and scaffolding Carries and lifts materials and tools to and from work areas and around building sites Operates hand and power tools, such as drills, saws and hammers, to assist with the assembly and installation of prefabricated or structural building components Cleans building and construction sites, and maintains tools and equipment	Assists with concrete mixing, pouring and finishing Spreads and levels concrete surfaces Installs reinforcement materials under supervision Handles and transports concreting materials and tools
Alternative titles	Not stated	Construction Labourer Construction Worker	Not stated

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

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