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ANZSCO 133411

Manufacturer

STSOLSkill level 1Assessed by VETASSESSNo Shortage

General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2022

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of a small manufacturing establishment.

Skill level 1

Unit group 1334

Manufacturers

Manufacturers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the operations of small manufacturing establishments.

Indicative skill level

In Australia and New Zealand

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks include

  • Identifying business opportunities, devising new manufacturing processes and determining products to be manufactured
  • Developing business plans and implementing operational, marketing, human resource and pricing procedures
  • Researching and implementing regulatory and statutory requirements affecting manufacturing operations and the environment
  • Directing the activities of production, warehouse, distribution and other operating units
  • Maintaining quality control systems for manufacturing, waste disposal, delivery and other procedures
  • Coordinating orders for raw materials, supplies and equipment, and arranging packaging, delivery and wholesaling of products
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  • Overseeing the coordination of after-sales service
  • Overseeing the provision of quotes for the manufacture of specialised goods and arranging contracts with customers
  • May devise and oversee the implementation of production run schedules

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.

ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)

Title in this edition: Manufacturer, skill level 1

Major group
1 Managers
Sub-major group
13 Specialist Managers
Minor group
133 Construction, Distribution and Production Managers
Unit group
1334 Manufacturers

The title and groups are the same in ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 and ANZSCO 2022.

Occupation Shortage List (2026)

National rating
No Shortage
Confidence
On-balance
Rated on
ANZSCO 2022

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation