Cabinetmaker Career and Immigration options for Australia

Profile Title: Cabinetmaker Career and Immigration options for Australia

Alternative Title:Not Defined

ANZSCO Code: 394111 | Unit Code: 3941

Skill Level: Level 3 | Work Experience: 1 Years

Assessing Bodies: Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

Skill Occupation List (SOL): MLTSSL

Specialization: Antique Furniture Reproducer, Antique Furniture Restorer, Chair and Couch Maker, Coffin Maker

Profile Description: Fabricates or repairs wooden furniture, and fits and assembles prepared wooden parts to make furniture.

Job Duties:

• examining drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
• selecting and working with materials such as timber, veneers, particle board and synthetic wood
• marking out, cutting and shaping wood
• working from drawings and specifications to make furniture
• making fittings for boats, caravans and other items where fine detail is required
• assembling parts to form sections of furniture and completed articles
• fitting hinges, locks, catches, drawers and shelves
• making frames for chairs and couches
• may repair and refurbish furniture and antiques

Skill Level Description: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) In New Zealand: NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Available Visa Options (As on February 2024):

• 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 sponsored
• 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)
• 494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
• 491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated
• 491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Family Sponsored

Registration or Licensing: Not Required

Industries: Cabinetmakers are mainly employed in: Manufacturing; Construction; and Other Services

Education Profile: The most common level of educational attainment for Cabinetmakers is Certificate III/IV (61.9 per cent).

Job Opening: Over the five years to November 2019, the number of job openings for Cabinetmakers is expected to be below average (between 5,001 and 10,000). Job openings count both employment growth and turnover (defined as workers leaving their occupation for other employment or leaving the workforce).

Age Group: The main age group is 35-44 years (26.4 per cent) and the median age is 39 years (compared to 40 years for all occupations).

Gender: Almost all Cabinetmakers are male and 91.8 per cent of Cabinetmakers work full time. Average weekly hours for full time workers are 41.9 (compared to 40.2 for all occupations).

Earning: In August 2014 (latest available data) weekly earnings full-time before tax (and not including employer superannuation) were $966 (compared to earnings for all occupations of $1,200).

Employment: Employment for this occupation fell slightly in the past five years and in the long-term (ten years). Looking forward, employment for Cabinetmakers to November 2020 is expected to decline.