Carpenter

Construct a career in carpentry and plan a path towards a life in Australia. This is an industry where demand for qualified professionals exceeds supply. If you’re interested in carpentry, there are opportunities everywhere.

Carpenter is on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) – this means there is a shortfall in supply of employees, and Carpenters are in demand in Australia.

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Intake Dates

• Monthly intakes

Locations

• Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth

Cost

• From $10,000 per year

Job Opportunities

Careers and graduate outcomes

Qualified carpenters work with materials such as timber, concrete, steel, and brick to lay foundations, erect framing, fit out interiors, and apply cladding to buildings. They build new houses, and complete renovations or small repairs. They might work on historic buildings, architecturally designed houses, hospitals, or high-rise buildings.

Building & Construction trade Industry trade pathway:

Step 2

After studying the two-year training package, provided you have undertaken 360 hours of work in an Australian workplace or vocational placement during your studies, you may be eligible to apply for the 485 Graduate Visa. This is a temporary work visa that allows you to live and work in Australia after graduation for up to 18 months.

Step 4

After you have completed the Job Ready Program you will receive a positive skills assessment as a Carpenter. This means you may be eligible to apply for permanent work visas such as General Skilled Migration (Subclass 189 or 190), or 491. This will also make you eligible for employer sponsorship as you would have satisfied the two-year work experience criteria for a Temporary Short Skilled Subclass 482 Visa.

Do you want to extend your stay in Australia? Choose a course that trains you for a position on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).