OSCA 311431: Phlebotomist
Extracts, collects, labels and preserves blood and other specimens from patients for laboratory analysis. This record sits in Phlebotomists. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 3 is attached to this occupation record.
Should you use OSCA or ANZSCO?
OSCA 2024 is the current Australian occupation classification for storing, organising and reporting occupation information. Use this OSCA record for current Australian statistical and analytical classification work.
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Extracts, collects, labels and preserves blood and other specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 31 Building, Engineering, ICT and Scientific Technicians
- Minor group
- 311 Agricultural, Health and Science Technicians
- Unit group
- 3114 Phlebotomists
Tasks
- Gathers necessary equipment and supplies for specimen collection
- Explains the procedure to patients and addresses any concerns or questions
- Prepares the collection site and cleans the area with antiseptic
- Selects the appropriate collection method and collects blood or other specimens from patients
- Labels and properly documents collected specimens for accurate identification and tracking
- Ensures proper handling and storage of collected specimens to maintain integrity and prevent contamination
- Adheres to infection control and safety protocols during specimen collection
- Maintains accurate records of collected specimens and related information
- Collaborates with laboratory staff to ensure timely and accurate processing of specimens
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
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Industry context
Alternative titles
- Pathology Collector
- Specimen Collector
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 311431 do?
Phlebotomist is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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