Carpenter 4411-13
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Job description
Constructs, erects, installs, renovates and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials.
Similar occupations
Fixing Carpenter, Formwork Carpenter, Prop and Scenery Maker
Skill level
This occupation requires you to have completed formal qualifications achieved through study, training or work experience and is referred to as the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). You need to have attained AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required. For further information on the Australian Qualifications Framework see the AQF website.
See: www.aqf.edu.au/
Note: The AQF does not provide information or advice on skills assessment.
For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration puposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority.
There is a different assessing authority depending on your country of residence.
If your country of residence is one of the following:
- India
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- the Philippines
- the United Kingdom
the assessment authority for your occupation is:
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
VETASSESS is leading a consortium of Australian registered training organisations. Consortium members include Kangan Batman TAFE, Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Victoria University, Swan TAFE, Great Southern TAFE, South West Regional College and Central Gippsland TAFE.
There are three assessment phases:
- a free self-assessment tool for potential applicants to gauge their suitability for the assessment process
- a paper based pre-assessment that would take into account qualifications and work experience in the relevant trade
- a technical interview and in-country practical assessment. A schedule of visits
to each of the five countries is available.
See: www.vetassess.com.au
For more information about having your skills assessed contact VETASSESS.
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
VETASSESS
GPO Box 2752
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 3 9655 4801
Fax: 61 3 9654 3385
Email: vetassess@vetassess.com.au
Website: www.vetassess.com.au
Note: VETASSESS may not provide authority to work as a tradesperson. It may be necessary to obtain a licence or registration from a relevant government authority.
If your country of residence is any other country, the assessment authority for your occupation is:
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
You must apply to TRA for assessment of your qualifications and work experience to establish whether you are capable of undertaking the full range of tasks expected of a tradesperson in Australia.
TRA’s uniform assessment criteria requires you to demonstrate skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to an Australian apprenticed-trained tradesperson.
You must be capable of performing your work in a safe and acceptable manner and demonstrate that you have adequate theoretical knowledge for the occupation.
If you are seeking to have your skills assessed as a supervisor you must first satisfy the assessment requirements for your trade and have been working as a supervisor for three or more years after becoming fully qualified in your trade.
Trades Recognition Australia
PO Box 9879
CANBERRA ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 2 6121 7456
Fax: 61 2 6121 7768
Email: traenquiries@dewr.gov.au
Website: http://www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Programmes/TRA
Upon arrival in Australia, you may also need to obtain national recognition of your skills. The occupation that will be shown on the Australian qualifications is that occupation that best fits your training and experience and may not necessarily match the occupation title you migrated under. Please note the Australian qualification may not provide authority to work as tradesperson. It may be necessary to obtain a licence.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
New South Wales
Licensing is compulsory for unsupervised residential trade work. Licensing is not required for commercial or residential trade work.
Department of Fair Trading (DFT)
Home Building Licensing
Locked Bag A 5020
Sydney South NSW 1235
Telephone:133 220
Fax: 61 2 9377 9325
Website: http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
Victoria
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Victoria.
Queensland
Licensing is compulsory in order to carry out or supervise building work over the value of $1100 (including Labour and materials).
Building Services Authority
11 Edmondstone Street
South Brisbane Qld 4101
Postal Address:
PMB 84
Coorparoo DC Qld 4151
Telephone: 61 7 3225 2800
Fax: 61 7 3225 2999
Email: info@bsa.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.bsa.qld.gov.au/Home/Default.htm
South Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in South Australia.
Western Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Western Australia.
Tasmania
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Tasmania.
Northern Territory
Registration is compulsory in order to carry out residential building work over the value of $12,000.
Building Practitioners Board
GPO Box 1680 Darwin NT 0801
Telephone: 61 8 8999 8964
Fax: 61 8 8999 8967
Email: bpb@nt.gov.au
Website: http://www.ipe.nt.gov.au
Australian Capital Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the ACT.
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
Master Plumbers Association (MPA) of NSW
3 John Street
Lidcombe NSW 2141
Postal Address:
PO Box 42
Lidcombe NSW 1825
Telephone: 61 2 8789 7000
Facsimile: 61 2 9749 7881
Email: info@masterplumbers.com.au
Website: http://www.masterplumbers.com.au
Victoria
Housing Industry Association Ltd (HIA) (Victorian Branch)
70 Jolimont Street
Jolimont Vic. 3002
Postal Address:
PO Box 1614M
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Telephone: 61 3 9280 8200
Fax: 61 3 9654 8168
Email: vic_enquiry@hia.com.au
Website: http://www.buildingonline.com.au
Master Builders Association of Victoria (MBAV)
332 Albert Street
East Melbourne Vic. 3002
Postal Address:
GPO Box 544D
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Telephone: 61 3 9411 4555
Fax: 61 3 9411 4591
Email: mbassist@mbav.com.au
Website: http://www.mbav.com.au
Queensland
Queensland Master Builders
417-419 Wickham Terrace
Brisbane Qld 4000
Phone: (07) 3404 6444
Fax: (07) 3832 2361
Email: ask@masterbuilders.asn.au
Website: http://www.masterbuilders.asn.au
South Australia
Master Builders Association of South Australia
Master Builders House
Level 1, 47 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address:
PO Box 10014,
Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 61 8 8211 7466
Fax: 61 8 8231 5240
Email: buildsa@mbasa.com.au
Website: http://www.mbasa.com.au
Western Australia
Master Builders Association of WA
35 Havelock Street, West Perth WA 6005
Postal Address:
PO Box 167
West Perth WA 6872
Phone: (08) 9476 9800
Fax: (08) 9476 9801
Email: mba@mbawa.com
Website: http://www.mbawa.com
Tasmania
Not listed at this time.
Northern Territory
Not listed at this time.
Australian Capital Territory
Master Builder's Association of The ACT
241 Northbourne Ave
Lyneham ACT 2602
Telephone: 61 2 6247 2099
Fax: 61 2 6249 8374
Email: canberra@mba.org.au