Carpenter Skills Assessment Australia
If you are a Carpenter moving to Australia, you will need to complete the mandatory Carpentry Skills Assessment to emigrate to Australia. The Down Under Centre is proud to work closely with Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) Approved Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and work with clients to ensure that they are ready for their Carpentry skills assessment for Australia.
The Carpenter ANZSCO Code is 331212.
On completion of the Carpenter skills assessment you will be issued with your Australian Certificate III in Carpentry. This will be invaluable for employment for Carpenters emigrating to Australia.
See our Frequently Asked Questions for Carpenters emigrating to Australia.
If you would like to see if you are eligible for a Skilled Visa, use our free visa points calculator and our Migration Consultants will be happy to advise on your options. You can also call us on 0203 376 1555 to speak with Wes Zandt who can discuss the Carpenter skills assessment with you.
The Down Under Centre specialises in working with you to get the Australia skills assessment for Carpenters. We work with Carpenters moving to Australia to ensure that their Carpentry skills assessment application is perfect prior to submission to the assessing body.
Find out more about our Agency Service for Carpenters who want to migrate to Australia.
Process for Carpenter skills assessment Australia
The Carpenter skills assessment process is broken up into two stages. Carpentry is not a licensed trade but many employers insist you hold your Australian Carpenter Qualification for registration and insurance purposes. It’s also important to know that each state and territory in Australia has different regulations and if you require a builders license you will need to obtain a Certificate III in Carpentry prior to applying for your builders License.
1. Documentary Assessment for Carpenter skills assessment Australia $1,120
In short, you are required to prove you are a Carpenter and have the necessary skills to work as a Carpenter in Australia.
- If you hold trade related qualifications, you’ll be asked to prove you have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience.
- If you don’t have trade related qualifications, you’ll be asked to prove you have a minimum of 5 years’ work experience.
You will also need to prove that you have worked as a Carpenter for a minimum of 12 months out of the last 36 months. Work experience as a Carpenter will need to be proved via pay slips, invoices, bank statements, statements of service and more. You also need to make sure you supply at least 20 photos of your carpentry work.
Down Under Centre Agency Service £600 + VAT
It is very important to remember that most of your evidence gathering for your Carpenter skills assessment is also required for your visa. The Down Under Centre can provide you with an agency service £600 + VAT to assist you with the gathering of your documentation for your Carpenter skills assessment, as it is considered to be the most difficult stage of your visa application. The Down Under Centre will also be able to advise how many years of work experience will be required to give you maximum points for your visa to migrate to Australia as a Carpenter. Please call us on 0203 376 1555 to enquire about our agency service and how it can specifically help you.
3. Technical Interview for Carpenter skills assessment Australia $2,000
The final part of your Carpenter skills assessment is an online technical interview.
We will organise an Australian qualified carpenter who is also an Australian qualified trainer and assessor in carpentry to discuss your stage two application with you and your everyday working life as a carpenter. This is why it’s very important that you have provided the assessing body and their assessor with a complete application. Please note that if the assessor feels that you do not have the necessary skills to work in Australia as a qualified carpenter he will ask you to provide further information which will be at your cost. The Down Under Centre have never had a client that has required a site visit as yet as we work closely with them to ensure that this does not need to happen. The assessors understand that you may be nervous, they will discuss your application with you in a calm manner in a relaxed environment and do all they can to assist you and put you at ease.
Testimonials from our Carpenters emigrating to Australia
“5 Stars! – It was a pleasure to use Down Under Centre to obtain the equivalent qualification I have here in the UK to an Australian qualification. I worked closely with Nikki who was friendly and helpful, and helped me step by step through this. The process was actually quite easy really. When I arrived for my technical interview I received a warm welcome, I was still nervous though. All the work up for nothing. The assessor was easy to talk to which made me feel relaxed. I would definitely recommend using the Down Under Centre and would like to say a big thank you to Nikki and the team.” – Matthew Kemp
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Carpenters in Australia
Carpentry in Australia is a very well respected trade. There is a need for carpenters as Australia has a growing economy and an ageing population. In Australia carpenters need to complete a four year apprenticeship to obtain their certificate III in carpentry. (Carpenter ANZSCO Code 331212)
Carpenters complete tasks in domestic, commercial or industrial work places. Carpenters also maintain buildings ranging in size of all sorts. Most commonly carpenters will work on a building site. Carpenters construct, install and repair wooden and metal structures and erect buildings. They are required on mine sites and power stations and in cities to build high rises, flats and more.
To work as a Carpenter in Australia you will be required to work in roofing aspects including truss roofs, flat roofs and pitched roofs. You will need to be able to complete all first and second fix work including hanging doors, fixing frames around windows and doors and building kitchen and bathroom units.
Carpenters in Australia need to be able to complete flooring tasks, bearers and joists, laying timber floors and preparing sub floors. Carpenters are required for setting out new buildings and therefore need to know how to measure and plan out jobs. Most Australian employers would expect carpenters to be able to calculate and order the correct amount of materials required for a specific job.
Carpenters in Australia need to work with carpentry tools both hand and explosive, including circular saws, ban saws, nail guns, jigsaws, hammer drills, plunge saws, sanders. It is obviously important that all carpenters can level and finish work to a high standard. As a carpenter in Australia you will be required to work at heights and know how to use scaffolding safely.
Many if not all of the tasks specified are what you have or are already completing on a day to day basis in the UK.
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Carpentry jobs in Australia
There is currently work in Australia for Carpenters. Employers hire Carpenters migrating to Australia via our DUC Employment Hub is a tool that connects migrants to employers in Australia as well as providing you with a relocation hub to make your journey to Australia smoother.
Posted jobs for Carpenters in Australia via DUC Employment Hub:
Location: New South Wales
Salary: Hourly rate $37.50-$45.00 + Super depending on experience
– Construction, fitout and finishing of architecturally designed luxury homes in Sydney’s Exclusive Eastern Suburbs.
– Works include all aspects of carpentry and core construction as well as preparation for other trades.
– The right applicants will have experience in bespoke designs, high-end materials and architecturally details.
– Must be able to efficiently and competently complete carpentry fix-out work to a high standard including hanging doors, fitting locks, architraves, skirtings, window installation, aluminium angles installation etc
– Must be able to read architectural plans and details.
– Must be fit, enthusiastic and have a great “can-do” work ethic.
– A team player willing to assist other trades.
Location: Victoria (Sponsorship available)
Salary: $80,000 per annum + Super
We’re looking for a Qualified Lead Carpenter/Supervisor to join our team! With many new projects on the horizon and a current thriving work culture, we are excited to be growing our team this year. We are a family-owned coastal seaside Mornington Peninsula Builder with over 20 years’ experience in custom home construction. Each member of our team is hand-selected to ensure they share our passion for crafting homes that exceed all expectations.
Location: Western Australia (Sponsorship available)
Salary: $72,800 per annum + Super
Carpenter for Building Maintenance and Building Refurbishment work for commercial clients. Vehicle and uniforms supplied.
Location: Western Australia
Salary: $75,000 + super + vehicle
We are seeking a skilled Carpenter who thrives on creative challenges and enjoys making an instant impact on the look of our customers’ homes. The role involves installation of Velux skylights, custom roof windows, tubular skylights and attic ladders. You’ll use your carpentry skills to create the light shaft framework under the skylights. Much of our work is in existing homes so you need to be able to problem solve to work within existing roof structures. We’re looking for someone who enjoys a friendly chat with our customers and is professional and efficient in the way they go about their work. Offering employer sponsorship!
Location: Queensland
Salary: $70,000
Looking for a carpenter who has experience in renovations and extensions. We are also looking for a carpenter who has knowledge in kitchen installation as we offer a custom cabinetry service also. Based in Brisbane, Queensland. Sponsorship not available.
Location: Beaumont Hills, Sydney NSW
Salary: Base salary plus unlimited bonus potential
This established company is looking for a Carpenter tradesman with minimum 5-10 years experience in general strata maintenance, general all rounder, door, gyprock, brickwork, flooring etc.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow systems and procedures
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Company car and uniform to be provided
• Tools supplied
• Offering Sponsorship
• Great team culture and supportive work environment
• Report directly to the general manager
Location: Brisbane, Queensland (Employer Sponsorship available!)
Salary: $90-110k + super + overtime + incentives
Due to a long, strong and on going pipeline of work this employer is urgently seeking enthusiastic and motivated applicants for the positions of qualified Carpenters within their Queensland (around Brisbane) Carpentry team who will be required to work on a wide range of residential projects.
What’s in it for you?
• $90,000 – $110,000 (Super, Overtime & Incentives) on offer for the right candidate;
• Generous employee, discount schemes and salary sacrifice options;
• Close knit team with a great culture;
• Training and support to help you achieve professional goals.
Essential skills needed:
• Valid qualification in Carpentry
• Timber or steel frame experience
• Construction OHS card (white card);
• Own reliable transport;
Carpenters emigrating to Australia FAQs
Ideally, you want to have completed an Apprenticeship as a Carpenter and hold an NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry. Along with this, you would need 3 years of paid work experience as a Carpenter. However, if you don’t have any Carpentry qualifications, you can still get a positive skills assessment as a Carpenter provided you have a minimum of 5 years’ paid work experience as a Carpenter.
A skills assessment is required so you, the migrant, can apply for a visa to Australia. The skills assessment is the way Australian Immigration can confirm that you are a Carpenter, and have the relevant Carpentry skills to match the Australian guidelines.
Australian Trade Training College (ATTC) is an approved TRA assessing body; they have an office in the Down Under Centre and can be contacted on 0203 780 2437
The Down Under Centre are very proud to be working with a recognised TRA Carpentry skills assessment provider. We have many years’ experience of working with Carpenters, have developed software to assist with the process, and have the staff to hold your hand throughout the Carpentry skills assessment process.
You also get the opportunity to speak with other Carpenters who have gone through the Carpentry skills assessment process via our exclusive Facebook Group.
Migrating to Australia as a Carpenter has its challenges and you, the migrant, will have plenty of questions. We know the answers and are always available to answer any of your questions.
Your TRA Carpenter skills assessment is valid for 3 years from the date the skills assessment is issued. This means you need to have received your Invitation to Apply for the Visa before the 3 years is up.
As part of the Carpentry skills assessment you will receive an Australian Certificate III in Carpentry. This is a qualification that will help when looking for work as a Carpenter in Australia and has no expiry date.
Getting a job as a Carpenter in Australia will depend on the current job market; most states of Australia are screaming out for Carpenters.
Upon completion of your Australian Carpentry skills assessment you will receive your Australian Certificate III in Carpentry which is required to obtain the relevant registration and licenses you need for whichever state of Australia you migrate to.
The Down Under Centre works with many Australian Carpentry employers who want English speaking, skilled migrants. Employers hire Carpenters moving to Australia via our DUC Employment Hub. The DUC Employment Hub will also explain how Carpenters can prepare for their move to Australia. The DUC Employment Hub has a section that explains what each state requires for Carpenters to apply for their Australian Carpentry registration.
Our Relocation Team in Australia can also help Carpenters with employment opportunities.
Carpenters do usually need to complete and English test when emigrating to Australia, to generate points towards the visa application.
If you are a Carpenter hoping to migrate to Australia, you need to be between 18 and 45 years old. However at age 18, Carpenters will not have yet achieved the necessary qualifications and experience to prove their competence. Carpenters between the ages of 25-32 years old generate the maximum points for age towards their visa application.
Yes, we can. First, complete our free visa points calculator. We’ll contact you to determine your eligibility for migrating to Australia and explain the Australian visa process.
With a passport from the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA or New Zealand you automatically add 5 points to your partner’s application. If you completed the Carpentry skills assessment for Australia (and are under 45 years of age) this would add 10 points.
You would also benefit from the Certificate III in Carpentry which will benefit when applying for a job as a Carpenter in Australia.
Applying for a skills assessment as a Carpenter to migrate to Australia does not necessarily require a qualification; this is dependent upon the country of your passport.
The Down Under Centre has access to Australia’s Country Education Profiles and can confirm if your qualifications will be recognised so you can complete your Carpentry skills assessment and obtain a visa to work in Australia as a Carpenter.