�� Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect	Carpentry (331212)	Joinery (331213)
Work Type	Outdoor construction (framing, roofing, flooring)	Indoor woodwork (cabinets, doors, furniture)
Skills	Structural building, power tools	Precision craftsmanship, design
Environment	Construction sites	Workshops/showrooms
PR Pathway	189/190/491 eligible	189/190/491 eligible
Salary	$70K–$90K/year	$65K–$85K/year

 

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�� Which One Suits You?

Choose Carpentry If You:

✅ Enjoy outdoor work
✅ Prefer physical, fast-paced jobs
✅ Want high-demand roles in housing construction

Choose Joinery If You:

✅ Love detailed, artistic woodworking
✅ Prefer indoor workshop settings
✅ Plan to start a custom furniture business

 

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�� Recommended Courses for Migration

1. TAFE SA (Adelaide)

Course: Certificate III in Carpentry

Duration: 2 years

Cost: ~AUD $35,020

PR Advantage: Strong SA state nomination (190/491)

2. Origin Institute (Melbourne)

Course: Cert III Carpentry + Cert IV Building

Duration: 2 years

Cost: ~AUD $30,000

PR Advantage: Faster skills assessment, more job opportunities

 

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✈️ Migration Pathways

189 Visa: 65+ points (both occupations recently invited).

State Nomination (190/491): Carpentry prioritized in SA/WA; Joinery in VIC/QLD.

TRA Skills Assessment: Required for PR (same process for both).

 

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�� Pro Tips

Carpentry has more jobs, but Joinery offers entrepreneurial potential.

Age matters: Joinery suits older applicants (less physical strain).

Study location affects PR chances – SA/WA for Carpentry, VIC for Joinery.

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