Carpenter
Housing supply targets keep residential carpentry in firm shortage.
Years from now to permanent residency
Metro pathway
Major-city study- Certificate III — relevant trade · 3.5 yrTypically completed via an apprenticeship. State licensing may apply.
- 485 Graduate Visa · 1.5 yr
- TRA assessment · 0.5 yr
- EOI + visa grant (high demand) · 0.5 yr
Regional pathway
Regional study + 491- Certificate III — relevant trade · 3.5 yrTypically completed via an apprenticeship. State licensing may apply.
- 485 Graduate Visa (regional, Cat 2 +1 yr) · 2.5 yr
- TRA assessment · 0.5 yr
- EOI + 491 grant (high demand) · 0.5 yr491 holders convert to PR via the 191 visa after 3 years working in regional Australia. The age clock stops once 491 is granted.
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Age caps that apply to this occupation
- 186Cap: 45. 186 generally requires under 45 with several concessions.
- 189Cap: 45. 189 has a hard 45 cut-off. Points reduce sharply from 33; from 40, only 15 points for age.
- 190Cap: 45. 190 nomination requires under 45 at invitation.
- 482No general cap. 482 has no general age limit, but the 482 → 186 PR transition typically requires under 45.
- 485Cap: 35. 485 has a hard 35 cut-off, with two narrow exemptions.
- 491Cap: 45. 491 requires under 45 at invitation. Once granted, the age clock stops; 491 → 191 PR has no further age cap.
- 494Cap: 45. 494 requires under 45 with limited exemptions.
Qualifications that lead here
The TRA assessment is the gate. These are the qualifications most commonly accepted to clear it.
Certificate III — relevant trade
Typically completed via an apprenticeship. State licensing may apply.
- ·Certificate III — TAFE NSW
- ·Certificate III — TAFE Queensland
Visa subclasses this occupation unlocks
Employer Nomination Scheme
Skilled Independent
Skilled Nominated (State)
Skills in Demand
Temporary Graduate
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional
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