Carpenter Skills Assessment for Australian Visa
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Carpenters are in high demand across Australia's residential construction, commercial building, renovation, and infrastructure sectors, making this an excellent pathway for skilled migration.
In-demand occupation in Australia
Annual Average Salary
$80,000 – $95,500
Pathways to Permanent Residency
Modern work environment & lifestyle
About the Occupation
Carpenters are responsible for studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements. The role encompasses the full spectrum of carpentry tasks including measuring, cutting, shaping, assembling and installing timber structures, frameworks and fixtures.
Specialisations in Australia
- Fixing Carpenter
- Formwork Carpenter
- Prop and Scenery Maker
Core Responsibilities:
Studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
Ordering and selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts
Cutting materials, and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts
Erecting framework and roof framing, laying sub-flooring and floorboards and verifying trueness of structures
Nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting exterior wall cladding and door and window frames
Assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install
Cutting wood joints
May construct concrete formwork
May repair existing fittings
May work with plastic laminates, perspex and metals
Why Australia Welcomes
Carpenters?
Australia's booming residential and commercial construction sectors create constant demand for skilled Carpenters. This occupation is included in the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), opening multiple visa pathways.
As Carpenter is included in the MLTSSL, you have access to multiple visa pathways such as Work Visa (Subclass 482), Temporary/Permanent Skilled Visa (Subclass 491/190/189) or an Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 186/494).
Next? Determine Your Pathway
Select the right assessment pathway based on your qualifications and work experience. Whether you hold formal trade certifications or have extensive hands-on experience, choosing the correct pathway ensures a smooth and successful skills assessment process for migration.
Pathway 1
Who is it for?
Applicants without an Australian VET qualification.
Outcome you can expect
Receive an Australian VET qualification upon successful assessment, along with an official outcome letter recognised for migration purposes.
Pathway 2
Who is it for?
Applicants with an Australian VET qualification OR current Australian licence.
Outcome you can expect
Assessment based on your existing qualifications. Receive an official outcome letter recognised for migration purposes.
Then, Choose Your Program
AQATO facilitates the Skills Assessment in partnership with Australian Trade Training College (TRA-approved RTO) for two programs, OSAP and TSS. These programs provide a pathway for skilled workers to obtain recognition for their existing skills or gain an Australian VET qualification.
To be eligible, applicants must work in a nominated occupation and hold a passport from a nominated country or Special Administrative Region (SAR).
OSAP (Offshore Skills Assessment Program)
Who can apply?
Migrants applying for skilled migration visas (excluding 485 & TSS)
Purpose
For permanent migration visas
TSS (Temporary Skills Shortage)
Check TSS Nominated Occupations, Countries and SARs →Who can apply?
Applicants applying for a Temporary Skill Shortage Visa
Purpose
For temporary skilled work
Step by Step Application Process
The Carpenter Skills Assessment process with Australian Qualifications & Training Overseas (AQATO) - Australian Trade Training College (ATTC) has 3 stages, ensuring your skills and experience are thoroughly evaluated against Australian industry standards.
Stage 01
Pre-Assessment
Stage 01
Pre-Assessment
The Pre-Assessment stage is designed to verify that applicants meet the eligibility and currency requirements for their nominated trade, program, and pathway prior to making any financial commitment at the Documentary Evidence stage.
TRA Fees
Australian Trade Training College (ATTC) offers this Free of Cost
Stage 02
Documentary Evidence
Stage 02
Documentary Evidence
Stage 03
Technical Interview
Stage 03
Technical Interview
Processing Times for Carpenter Skills Assessment
Application
Submitted
80%
in 6 weeks
95%
in 8 weeks
Current standard processing timeframe for a decision ready application is 6–8 weeks*.
*An application may take longer to process if additional information or documents are required.
Please note: Australian Qualifications & Training Overseas (AQATO) & Australian Trade Training College (ATTC) do not charge any assessment fees. All applicable fees are payable directly to Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). For detailed and updated information on current fees, please refer to the official TRA Website ↗
On successful completion of all four stages, Pathway 1 Plumber & Electrician applicants will obtain an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR), which allows them to apply for a Provisional License, subject to meeting other non-skills requirements.
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