Carpenter &

Joiner

Carpenters and joiners construct, erect, install, finish and repair wooden and metal structures and fixtures. Their skill-sets include:

setting the outline of the building on the ground with string and pegs to allow for excavations
erecting floor & wall framework
pitching roof
erecting suspended ceilings
may also need to read plans and specifications of buildings

Entry to this occupation is through an apprenticeship.

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)
Carpentry and Joinery (Apprenticeship) Excellent PR pathway

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Students taking up carpentry are usually employed by firms that specialise in joinery work, and they work mainly indoors.There is a huge demand and scope of carpenters and joiners in Australia, and students learning the core of it can have a promising career.

Courses Offered

Certificate III in Carpentry
Diploma in Building & Construction

Subjects Offered

Use carpentry tools and equipment
Handle carpentry materials
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
Carry out setting out
Carry out levelling operations
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Plan and organise work
Conduct workplace communication
Carry out measurements and calculations
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Carry out excavation
Use explosive power tools
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Work safely at heights
Carry out concreting to simple forms
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction

Please note that core and elective units may differ from provider to provider.

Eligibility for Study Visa

Before applying for student visa in Australia, you must have:

a valid passport for the duration of your study in Australia
offer letter from the selected university/institution
evidence of access to sufficient funds*
evidence of Overseas Student Health Cover
all other relevant documents listed on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection visa checklists.

Eligibility for Course

Student must be of 18 years or older to be eligible for admission.
Student must have completed year 12 or equivalent of Australian HSC.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

English Entry Requirement

Student must have minimum 5.5 Band overall (with no band less than 5.0) or equivalent Pearson Test of English (PTE).

ANZSCO CODE: 331211-331213 – CARPENTER AND JOINER

What Do Carpenters and Joiners Do?

Construct, erect, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials
Cut, shape and fit timber parts to form structures and fittings
Construct and install structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, and cuts, shapes and fits timber parts to form structures and fittings
Construct, erect, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials
Cut, shape and fit timber parts in workshops to form structures and fittings, ready for installation

Task Include

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

Visa Options for Immigration Per MLTSSL

186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
189 - Skilled Independent (subclass 189) - Points-Tested
190 - Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
407 - Training visa (subclass 407)
485 - Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) - Graduate Work
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family nominated
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
482 - Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) – Medium Term Stream
187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)

Occupations Include

331211 Carpenter and Joiner
331212 Carpenter
331213 Joiner

Specialisations Include

Shopfitter
Fixing Carpenter
Formwork Carpenter
Prop and Scenery Maker
Joinery Machinist
Joinery Patternmaker
Joinery Setter-out

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28 Nov 2023

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27 Oct 2023

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