OSCA 831231: Meat Boner and Slicer
Trims and cuts meat from bones, sides and carcasses. This record sits in Meat Boners and Slicers, and Slaughterers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 4 is attached to this occupation record.
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Role overview
Trims and cuts meat from bones, sides and carcasses.
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
- 4
- Major group
- 8 Labourers
- Sub-major group
- 83 Factory Process Workers
- Minor group
- 831 Food Process Workers
- Unit group
- 8312 Meat Boners and Slicers, and Slaughterers
Tasks
- Receives and inspects carcasses of slaughtered livestock for bruises, blood clots and other matter to remove
- Operates controls to direct and drop carcasses from supply rails to boning tables
- Cuts and separates meat, fat and tissue from bones, and washes, scrapes and trims fat, gristle and other unwanted matter from meat
- Operates and maintains meat cutting and slicing equipment to cut sides and quarters of meat into standard meat cuts
- Removes internal fat, blood clots and bruises to prepare cuts of meat for further processing or packing
- Cleans and sanitises work area and equipment, and follows safety and hygiene regulations while handling meat
- Collaborates with other meat processing workers to ensure efficient workflow
- Assists in receiving and storing meat products
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
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Compare OSCA 831231 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code831231 Meat Boner and Slicer | 831232 Slaughterer |
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| Official role definition | Trims and cuts meat from bones, sides and carcasses. | Slaughters livestock and prepares carcasses for further processing by removing internal organs and hides for consumption. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 4 | Skill Level 4 |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
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Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 831231 do?
Meat Boner and Slicer 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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