This is a 2026 step-by-step pathway guide for a Carpenter and Joiner migrating to Australia under ANZSCO 331211. 331211 is on CSOL with state nomination availability — full skilled visa stack: Subclass 189 Independent (where listed), Subclass 190 State-Nominated, Subclass 491 Regional Provisional → 191 PR, Subclass 186 Direct Entry, Subclass 494 Regional Employer → 191, and Subclass 482 Core Skills → 186 TRT.
For the cost / timeline view see the 331211 cost & timeline case study. For TRA document details see the skills assessment guide.
Step 1 — Confirm 331211 is the right code
ANZSCO 331211 covers combined carpentry + joinery work — structural timber framing (wall, floor, roof framing per AS 1684), interior fit-out, joinery (built-in cabinetry, doors, windows, custom timber work), formwork (light to medium scale), staircases, kitchen / bathroom joinery, commercial fit-out, shop fit-out, hospitality / retail / office fit-out.
If your role is structural / framing only, 331212 fits better. If pure joinery / cabinetry, 331213.
Step 2 — TRA skills assessment
TRA — tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au. Pathways: Job Ready Program (onshore) or Offshore Skills Assessment (offshore).
Standard turnaround: OSA ~12 weeks; JRP 12-18 months total.
Step 3 — English
EOI lodgement requires Competent English. For points-tested visas, target Proficient (10 pts) or Superior (20 pts).
Step 4 — Choose a visa pathway
Subclass 189 / 190 / 491
189 if 331211 is on MLTSSL — confirm at EOI. 190 / 491 are realistic given chronic construction skill shortage.
Subclass 186 / 494 / 482
Main 331211 employers:
- Home builders — Metricon, Henley Properties, Carlisle Homes, Simonds, Burbank, Coral Homes, GJ Gardner, Hotondo Homes, Dennis Family Homes.
- Tier 1 / Tier 2 builders — Lendlease, Multiplex, John Holland, CPB, Built, Hutchinson, Hansen Yuncken, Kane, Cockram, Icon (Kajima).
- Commercial fit-out specialists — Schiavello Construction, Total Construction, Australand Constructions, Probuild Construct, ISIS Group.
- Joinery specialists — Elton Group, Polytec, Laminex Australia, Big River Industries.
- Property developers in-house — Mirvac, Stockland, Lendlease Communities, Frasers Property.
Step 5 — Score / Step 6 — Submit
Use points calculator. Lodge via SkillSelect.
Tools
Authoritative sources
- Home Affairs
- Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
- Master Builders Australia
- Housing Industry Association (HIA)
- Office of MARA
Next step
Want to map your carpenter and joiner profile against 189 vs 190 vs 491 vs 186 vs 494 vs 482? Book a 30-minute free strategy call.