
šŖ Carpentry ā Study Carpentry in Australia
š Overview
Carpentry is one of Australiaās most in-demand trade occupations, offering a direct and reliable pathway to Permanent Residency (PR).Students gain hands-on construction experience and essential trade qualifications recognised nationwide under TRA (Trades Recognition Australia).This course is ideal for students who want to work in building, renovation, or construction industriesĀ and later become qualified tradespersons or business owners.
šØ Career Outcomes
Graduates can work as:
Carpenter / Joiner
Formwork Carpenter
Construction Site Supervisor
Self-employed Contractor
š” Many graduates move on to complete the Building and Construction Diploma to qualify for a Builderās License in Australia.
š PR Pathways
Assessing Authority:Ā TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Occupation Code:Ā ANZSCO 331212 ā Carpenter
Eligible Visa Pathways:
485 Graduate Visa (Post-Study Stream)
189 Skilled Independent Visa
190 State Sponsored Visa
491 Regional Skilled Visa
Carpentry is one of the most consistently listed PR tradesĀ on the Medium and Long-Term Skilled Occupation List (MLTSSL).
š° Tuition Fees & Duration
Course:Ā Certificate III in Carpentry + Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Pathway Package)
Duration:Ā 2 years
Tuition Fees:Ā from AUD $12,000 ā $18,000 per year
š£ļø English Language Requirements
IELTS Academic / General:Ā Overall 6.0Ā (no band below 5.5)
or PTE Academic:Ā 50 overall (no band below 42)
Some colleges accept packaged English courses for entry.
š· About the Program
The Carpentry course provides practical training in woodworking, construction, and structural framingĀ using industry-standard tools and safety procedures.Students gain on-site experience through work placement programsĀ and may qualify for a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485)Ā after completion.
š« Explore Partner Institutions
Institution | Description | Link |
TAFE Queensland | Industry-recognised trade training with pathways to Builder Licensing. | Visit TAFE QLD Carpentry |
Queensford College | Offers flexible carpentry programs with strong post-study support for PR applicants. | |
AIBT (Australia Institute of Business and Technology) | Popular with international students for hands-on training and visa pathways. |
šÆ Why Choose Carpentry in Australia
ā High PR success rate and trade demand
ā Hands-on learning with industry-standard equipment
ā Work placement and post-study visa eligibility
ā Pathway to Builderās License and self-employment

