This is a 2026 step-by-step pathway guide for a Carpenter migrating to Australia under ANZSCO 331212. 331212 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 331212 cost & timeline case study. For TRA document details see the skills assessment guide.
Step 1 — Confirm 331212 is the right code
ANZSCO 331212 covers carpentry — structural timber framing per AS 1684 (Residential Timber-Framed Construction), house framing, roof carpentry (truss and cut-and-pitch), formwork (form-deck systems, columns, beams, slabs), residential and commercial framing, sub-floor work, deck and pergola construction, structural repairs and renovations.
If your role combines carpentry + joinery, 331211 fits better. If pure joinery / cabinetry workshop work, 331213.
Step 2 — TRA skills assessment
TRA — tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au. Pathways: JRP (onshore) or OSA (offshore).
Standard turnaround: OSA ~12 weeks; JRP 12-18 months.
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 331212 is on MLTSSL — confirm at EOI. 190 / 491 are realistic.
Subclass 186 / 494 / 482
Main 331212 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 Builders, Hansen Yuncken, Kane, Cockram.
- Formwork specialists — Boral Formwork, PERI Australia, Doka Australia, Ringfeder.
- Specialist concrete / civil contractors — major civil contractors use formwork carpenters.
- Property developers in-house — Mirvac, Stockland, Lendlease Communities.
Step 5 — Score / Step 6 — Submit
Use points calculator. Lodge via SkillSelect.
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