Aspect | Carpentry (331212) | Joinery (331213) |
Work Type | Outdoor construction (framing, roofing, flooring) | Indoor woodwork (cabinets, doors, furniture) |
Skills | Structural building, power tools | Precision craftsmanship, design |
Environment | Construction sites | Workshops/showrooms |
PR Pathway | 189/190/491 eligible | 189/190/491 eligible |
Salary | $70K–$90K/year | $65K–$85K/year |
✅ Enjoy outdoor work
✅ Prefer physical, fast-paced jobs
✅ Want high-demand roles in housing construction
✅ Love detailed, artistic woodworking
✅ Prefer indoor workshop settings
✅ Plan to start a custom furniture business
Course: Certificate III in Carpentry
Duration: 2 years
Cost: ~AUD $35,020
PR Advantage: Strong SA state nomination (190/491)
Course: Cert III Carpentry + Cert IV Building
Duration: 2 years
Cost: ~AUD $30,000
PR Advantage: Faster skills assessment, more job opportunities
189 Visa: 65+ points (both occupations recently invited).
State Nomination (190/491): Carpentry prioritized in SA/WA; Joinery in VIC/QLD.
TRA Skills Assessment: Required for PR (same process for both).
Carpentry has more jobs, but Joinery offers entrepreneurial potential.
Age matters: Joinery suits older applicants (less physical strain).
Study location affects PR chances – SA/WA for Carpentry, VIC for Joinery.
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