331212: Carpenter

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

331212

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3312

Carpenters and Joiners

Skills assessor

TRA

Carpenter (ANZSCO 331212) is a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Carpenters and Joiners unit group (3312), classified under Construction Trades Workers. Constructs, erects, installs, renovates and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, lightweight steel, wallboard and other materials. Registration or licensing may be required. Common specialisations include Fixing Carpenter, Formwork Carpenter, Prop and Scenery Maker. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketCarpenter is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a retention gap — enough people are entering the field, but leaving faster than they are being replaced.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Carpenters and Joiners unit group earn an average of $1,672 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $890 per week and male workers average $1,682 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 31.4 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,672

↑ 16% above national avg

Female avg.

$890

↓ 38% below national avg

Male avg.

$1,682

↑ 17% above national avg

Average age

31.4 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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