CABINETMAKER

ANZSCO 394111 - Registered Migration Australia

 

 

Description

A cabinetmaker fabricates or repairs wooden furniture and fits and assembles prepared wooden parts to make furniture. A cabinetmaker in Australia is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

Specialisations

 

• Antique Furniture Reproducer
• Antique Furniture Restorer
• Chair and Couch Maker
• Coffin Maker

 

 

Cabinetmaker Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skills list:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)

 

 

This occupation is not on the following skill list:

 

• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) 

 

 

GROUP: 3941 CABINETMAKERS

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

A cabinetmaker fabricates and repairs wooden furniture fits and assembles prepared wooden parts to make furniture.

 

Tasks

• examining drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
• selecting and working with materials such as timber, veneers, particle board and synthetic wood
• marking out, cutting and shaping wood
• working from drawings and specifications to make furniture
• making fittings for boats, caravans and other items where fine detail is required
• assembling parts to form sections of furniture and completed articles
• fitting hinges, locks, catches, drawers and shelves
• making frames for chairs and couches
• may repair and refurbish furniture and antiques

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the cabinetmaker unit group (Group 3941) 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: 
NZ Register 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.

 

 

Cabinetmaker English Requirement

• IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
• OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
• PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

• Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
• Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
• Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

• Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

• Cabinetmaker is currently assessed with TRA - (Trades Recognition Australia); more information regarding assessment bodies

 

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Cabinetmaker in Australia is $ 58,183 per year. Average Age: Males: Females: Persons: 30.1

 

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3941) Cabinetmakers - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

 

Please contact us if you would like assistance with your Cabinetmaker visa application. Registered Migration Australia is a licensed migration company. We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated.