This is the 2026 invitation round trends analysis for ANZSCO 394112 — Cabinet Maker. For visa pathway selection see the 394112 pathway guide. For TRA assessment see the skills assessment guide. For state-by-state breakdown see the state nomination comparison. For cost / timeline see the case study.
Short version — invitation rounds NOT applicable
For 394112 specifically:
- MLTSSL — not listed. No 189 invitations under 394112.
- STSOL — not listed. No 190 / 491 invitations under 394112.
- CSOL — listed. Supports 186 DE / 482 — but these are employer-sponsored, not invitation-based.
- ROL — not listed. No 494.
Per source data:
186 DE ✓ • 482 TSS Core Skills ✓
State nomination data is blank (—) across all 8 states for 394112 — confirming no state nomination availability under this code.
So no invitation channel exists for 394112 directly. The path is employer sponsorship via 186 DE or 482 — no SkillSelect / state Matrix involvement.
Strategy — switch to 394111 for invitation rounds
The critical strategic question: if you want points-tested invitation pathways, use 394111 Cabinetmaker instead.
| Pathway | 394111 Cabinetmaker (MLTSSL) | 394112 Cabinet Maker (CSOL) |
|---|---|---|
| 189 Independent invitation | ✓ (invited 2022, 2024, 2025) | ✗ |
| 190 State Nominated (8 states) | ✓ | ✗ |
| 491 Regional Provisional (8 states) | ✓ | ✗ |
| 494 Regional Employer | ✓ | ✗ |
| 186 Direct Entry | ✗ | ✓ |
| 482 Core Skills | ✗ | ✓ |
The two codes are strategic mirrors. Choose based on which pathway your case suits:
- Self-migrating with strong points (75-85+, Superior English) → use 394111 (MLTSSL, 189 / 190 / 491).
- Have confirmed Australian sponsor offer + want fast PR → use 394112 (CSOL, 186 DE in 6-12 months).
SkillSelect rounds reality
Home Affairs runs SkillSelect invitation rounds for 189 / 190 / 491.
For 394112:
- 189 rounds — not eligible.
- 190 rounds — not eligible.
- 491 rounds — not eligible.
Lodging an EOI for 189 / 190 / 491 with 394112 selected is not viable. Use 394111 for points-tested EOI.
State nomination reality
State nomination is closed for 394112:
| State | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | — | — |
| VIC | — | — |
| QLD | — | — |
| SA | — | — |
| WA | — | — |
| NT | — | — |
| ACT | — | — |
| TAS | — | — |
— = not applicable. State nomination requires STSOL or MLTSSL listing; 394112 has neither.
For state-targeted candidates: use 394111 Cabinetmaker which has universal 190 / 491 eligibility across all 8 states.
The two live channels — 186 DE and 482
Subclass 186 Direct Entry and Subclass 482 Core Skills are the eligible visas for 394112.
186 Direct Entry mechanics
- Australian employer sponsorship (accredited or standard business sponsor).
- TRA OSAP skills assessment.
- Competent English.
- Under 45 at lodgement (age exemptions possible).
- PR on grant.
- Wall-clock: 6-12 months from sponsor offer to grant.
482 Core Skills mechanics
- 4-year temporary visa.
- Sponsor-tied.
- Transitions to 186 TRT after 2 years on 482 + 3 years cumulative skilled work.
- TRA OSAP required.
- TSMIT salary minimum (currently AUD 73,150, indexed).
Both are employer-driven — no invitation rounds, no points cutoffs. Find a sponsor, get the visa.
Where 186 DE / 482 sponsors realistically exist
Australian cabinet making sponsorship clusters around:
Premium kitchen / bathroom specialists
- Kinsman (national).
- Freedom Kitchens (national).
- Wallspan (Adelaide).
- Polytec dealers and Laminex installers (regional networks).
- Regional kitchen specialists.
Premium furniture / cabinetry
- King Living (Sydney + national sites) — premium sofa / furniture maker with cabinetry adjacency.
- Coco Republic (Sydney) — premium furniture.
- Jardan Furniture (Melbourne) — premium furniture.
- MCM House (Sydney) — modern furniture.
Commercial shopfitting
- Aero Shopfitters (Sydney).
- ISIS Group — national commercial shopfitting.
- Various regional shopfitting contractors.
Construction company in-house teams
- Major builders' in-house cabinetry / fit-out teams.
Regional opportunities
- 186 DE requires sponsor in any state (no regional restriction — 494 is the regional one).
- 482 same — sponsor anywhere in Australia.
Volume context
186 DE / 482 grants for cabinet making trade (combining 394111 + 394112 + adjacent codes) likely run in low hundreds per year nationally. Sustained employer-sponsored demand at premium kitchen / shopfitting / furniture employers.
For 394112 specifically — most candidates choose this code only when they have a confirmed sponsor wanting 186 DE fast PR. Self-funded migrants typically choose 394111.
Where to verify
- Home Affairs SkillSelect invitation rounds
- Subclass 186 details
- Subclass 482 details
- Trades Recognition Australia
- Skilled Occupation List
Tools
- Points calculator
- Visa fee calculator
- Document checklist
- Eligibility wizard
- Invitation rounds tracker
- ANZSCO search
Next step
Want help comparing 394112 (sponsor-tied) vs 394111 (points-tested) for your specific case? Book a 30-minute free strategy call with a MARA-registered agent at Global Select.