Carpenters and Joiners play a vital role in Australia’s booming construction industry. They construct, install, and repair wooden and metal structures and fixtures. This skilled trade is not only hands-on but also offers excellent pathways to permanent residency (PR).

🧰 Skill Set Includes:

• Setting out building outlines using strings and pegs to prepare for excavation
• Constructing floor and wall frameworks
• Pitching and framing roofs
• Installing suspended ceilings
• Reading and interpreting building plans and specifications

Entry into this occupation is typically through an apprenticeship, combining both study and paid work experience.

🏗️ Study Pathways

• Carpentry and Joinery (Pre-apprenticeship)
• Certificate II in Building and Construction – Fitout and Finish (Carpentry)
• Certificate III in Building and Construction – Fitout and Finish (Carpentry)
• Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery – Excellent PR pathway

📈 Career Scope & Demand

There is high demand for skilled carpenters and joiners in Australia. Most students are employed by construction and joinery firms, primarily working indoors. Upon completion of apprenticeship and required assessments, students can work as:

• Residential Carpenter
• Commercial Carpenter
• Joiner
• Formwork Carpenter
• Shopfitter

With practical skills, industry experience, and formal qualifications, this trade offers a reliable, well-paid career and a solid path toward Permanent Residency in Australia.