Fabricates and repairs freestanding furniture from timber, veneers, laminates and cane. Furniture Finishers are excluded from this occupation. Furniture Finishers are included in Unit Group 3942 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers, in Occupation 394211 Furniture Finisher.
Broad state reach across 8 jurisdictions. Listed on the CSOL — employer-sponsored pathways prioritised.
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“Cabinet and Furniture Makers fabricate and install cabinetry, and fabricate, assemble and repair wooden and cane furniture, and fit and assemble prepared wooden parts to make furniture.”
Used for skilled visa lists lodged with the Department of Home Affairs.
Most occupations in this unit group 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: NZQF 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.
1 direct PR route, 0 provisional regional routes (convert via 191), and 1 temporary work visa.
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Permanent residence sponsored by an Australian employer. Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition, or Labour Agreement streams.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
Employer-sponsored temporary work visa. Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Essential Skills streams.
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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. TRA looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
examining drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
selecting and working with materials such as timber, veneers, particle board, synthetic wood and other engineered wood products
programming and controlling computer-aided design and computer numerical control machines to mark out, cut and shape components
working from drawings and specifications to make cabinets and furniture
installing cabinetry in bathrooms and kitchens and commercial fitouts
making fittings for boats, caravans and other items where fine detail is required
assembling parts to form sections of cabinets and furniture and completed articles
applying protective coatings to cabinets and furniture
fitting hinges, locks, catches, drawers, shelves and other associated hardware
making frames for chairs and couches
may make reproduction furniture
may repair and refurbish furniture including antiques
The headline workforce, pay, shortage and demographic indicators for this occupation, sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia.
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