Certificate III in Carpentry
Medium and Long Term Strategic Occupations List (MLTSSL)
Australia is renowned for producing highly skilled carpenters with advanced technical knowledge. The Certificate III in Carpentry provides students with the skills necessary to work in the construction industry in Australia and around the world.
By studying carpentry, you will learn to perform a wide variety of tasks in the construction industry.
You will be trained in various areas of carpentry, such as:
- Analysis of drawings and specifications to identify required materials,
- Ordering and selection of wood and other materials,
- Preparation of layouts, among other activities.
Upon completion of the course, the student will become a qualified professional in the construction sector, with skills in various areas of carpentry, including:
- Planning and organizing work
- Construction of wall structures
- Use of hand and power carpentry tools
- Reading and interpreting plans
- Cutting materials and assembling components
- Roof structuring
- Use of various leveling instruments
About the course
Certificate III in Carpentry
Duration: 12 to 24 months
Cost: Between $10,000 and $15,000 per year
Cidades: Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Sunshine Coast, Sydney
Intake: Monthly
Requirements
1) You must have completed high school (Year 12) in your home country.
2) Must be willing to do a 360-hour practical internship.
3) It is mandatory to present proof of your English level.
- Accepted tests: IELTS, PTE, among others.
- Example: IELTS with a minimum overall score of 6.0, and no band below 5.5 (or equivalent).
- The test must be valid (taken within the last 2 years) at the time of visa application.
- Some educational institutions offer an in-house English test (taken at the school itself) that can be used to prove the required level of English.
Exemptions:
You may be exempt from the English language requirement if:
– are a citizen and hold a passport from the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, New Zealand or Ireland.
– are enrolled in a major course that is a registered school course, an intensive English language course (ELICOS), a course registered to be taught in another language, or a registered postgraduate research course.
– have studied for at least 5 years in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, United Kingdom, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or Ireland.
Job market
- A full-time carpenter earns, on average, about $1,358 per week;
- The workload is usually 44 hours per week;
- In recent years, the number of vacancies for this profession has grown steadily;
- Most carpenters (over 90%) have full-time jobs, meaning they work almost every day of the week;
- The professional can work independently or as an employee of a construction company.
Score to Immigrate
This is the minimum score that this profession was called in the last rounds of invitations for the 189 visa:
Carpenter (ANZSCO 331212)
August 21, 2025: 65 points
November 7, 2024: 65 points
September 5, 2024: 65 points
Information taken from the Home Affairs website.