Fabricates, assembles and installs kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, and wardrobes, counters and other fittings from wood and laminates.
“Cabinet and Furniture Makers fabricate and install cabinetry, and fabricate, assemble and repair wooden and cane furniture, and fit and assemble prepared wooden parts to make furniture.”
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: NZQF 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.
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Permanent residence sponsored by an Australian employer. Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition, or Labour Agreement streams.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
Employer-sponsored temporary work visa. Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Essential Skills streams.
Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
This occupation is eligible under the following DAMA regions, which may offer concessions on age, English, and salary requirements.
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Personalised for Cabinet Maker (ANZSCO 394112). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.
On CSOL · Skill Level 3
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