Requirements to pass a Carpentry Skills Assessment

In order to apply for any permanent work visa to Australia, you must first pass a skill assessment. The carpentry skill assessment is done through an organisation called Trades Recognition Australia.
Please note all information is general in nature and it is recommended you discuss your specific situation with a registered migration agent.
Relevant Links:
✔ Requirements to pass a carpentry skill assessment - www.pathwaytoaus.com/blog/the-...
✔ The State Nomination - Subclass 190 www.pathwaytoaus.com/services/...
✔ The Skilled Regional - Subclass 491 -www.pathwaytoaus.com/services/...
✔ Studying Carpentry in Aus - www.pathwaytoaus.com/services/...
A skills assessment is an assessment of your qualifications and previous work history to ensure you meet the Australian standards for your occupation. Having a skills assessment is a requirement for all permanent general skilled migration visas. These visas include Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) or State Nomination (Subclass 190), Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) or Permanent Employer-Sponsored (Subclass 186)
Passing a skill assessment is the first step in order to apply for any of these visas.
Who does the carpentry skills assessment?
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is the Skills Assessor that provides skill assessments for most trades from within Australia. It has been specified by The Australian Government to assess whether the applicant has the relevant skills to work as a carpenter in Australia.
This video explains the requirements to pass a skill assessment if:
- You have an overseas carpentry qualification
- You have obtained a qualification through Recognised Prior Learning.
- You obtain the qualification through studying Carpentry in Australia.
What documents will you need to provide?
In order to obtain a positive skills assessment you will most likely need to provide:
Educational Documentation
a full academic transcript or other documents that include the start and end date of your training, and details of the program of study
apprenticeship documents such as the contract of apprenticeship, journal or any other relevant document from your employer, governing body or training institution relating to your apprenticeship if applicable.
Work Experience Documentation:
In order to pass a carpentry skill assessment, you will need to demonstrate that you have previous work experience in the relevant occupation. In order to do this you must provide:
- Previous Letters of Reference from Employers
- Pay slips
- Employment Contracts
- Bank Statements
- Tax Assessments
If you have any questions about getting your skills assessed in Australia as a carpenter, please feel free to contact Pathway to Aus on:
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Skype: pathwaytoaus
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[@neelotpaldeshpande4263]

Hi nicolas could you also please make a video regarding an onshore and offshore skills assessment for chef's?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Great idea mate, we might start looking into it.

[@BodycamOfficers]

Ok

[@Trololol123ist]

Is it still possible to pass the skills assessment even if you studied in Australia as carpenter but your current work is floor finisher? According to South Australia carpenter and floor finisher are closely related job. Currently in Adelaide

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Potentially, you would want to run this by TRA

[@nikhilkapoors]

I have completed cert iii in carpentry and diploma of building and construction what skill assessment can i get working in truss manufacturing factory. I am working on framing the walls, trusses and cutting timbers. Thank you for your reply

[@Pathwaytoaus]

If the work you are doing is as a carpenter, I don't see why not

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You should check with TRA to confirm

[@hughmurphy2186]

Hi Nick, is there any way I can find out what a skill assessment would entail?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You can go the TRA website

[@GKS2036]

Hi there, I was wondering if you could work as a joiner in Australia without having to do the skills assessment test to build up the post qualification years. For example could I work as a trade assistant and could that count towards post qualification experience? Thanks

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Generally speaking, only experience in the occupation (not as a trade assistant), can be used towards the work experience requirements

[@pureshores12]

What if i cant submit bank statements from my former employer? (Bank wont issue since the account has been closed for 3 years) Will it greatly impact the result of my assessment?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You would usually want to have some other additional evidence that you were paid

[@virkmandeep3106]

hi,i am working in a wardrobe company in Australia for last 7 years.i have RPL in carpentry which i have got 3 years ago.my question is ..does my work comes under carpentry or cabinet maker? if it comes under cabinet maker ,can i still go for the skill assessment as a carpenter?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

It all depends on the job duties that you do

[@mdnazmul-vm9ib]

Hey you there

[@BhupinderSingh-fe9lb]

Is that Maintenance work in Hospital and Aged care industry experience relevant to Carpenter. I'm working with Hospital and Aged care industry maintenance Officer. Have all kind of experience . Which work in carpentry units have. If it's count can I finish my skill assessment working as a maintenance Officer with this industry on ABN or TFN

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Unless you are working at the required skill level, I doubt it would

[@dipakkumarshai224]

Now I am working in sofa company in Poland and how can get carpentar certificate

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Mate, study the course!

[@lennartklein1459]

Hello, I have 2.5 years work experience as a carpenter after my 3 years apprenticeship. I'm already in Australia. Can I work here as a carpenter or trade assistance in carpentry to get my 3 years of carpentry full and apply then?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You may be able to pass a skill assessment now. Feel free to give us an email on [e-mail]

[@maliknoman733]

Hi

[@nikhilkapoors]

what questions do they ask during workplace assessments

[@varunreddy-cx1pq]

Hi nikhil

[@milotobin-storer3943]

Is time during apprenticeship training taken into consideration or does only experience once you've passed your qualification count?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

It depends which skill assessment you do

[@ziahkristinejadegaringo6769]

@@Pathwaytoaus is there age limit in taking up carpentry III, Ihave almost 10 years of experience in working as Construction carepenter mainly focus in formworks. I am 38 years old already and wants to work in Australia as carpenter

[@mdnazmul-vm9ib]

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[@EmeliaDeGuzman-lk2gr]

Where agency in Philippines appty as carpentry

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi, feel free to give us an email on [e-mail]

[@TheElnu]

I am a self-employed carpenter. Regarding my condition, can I still get sponsorship to immigrate to Australia? How can I prove my work experiences as a self employed carpenter?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi, yes you can. You would need to provide invoices/bank statements/Tax assessments etc..

[@Juju-yb5ni]

I graduated in a different course, can i still take a carpentry course and a possible pr pathway?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi, yes you may be able to. Feel free to give us an email on [e-mail]

[@mdnazmul-vm9ib]

Hey bro

[@mdnazmul-vm9ib]

You there ?

[@nikhilkapoors]

Hi, is working in truss and frame manufacturing Factory will help me in jrp?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi, not for the JRP. But you may be able to pass a skill assessment in something.

[@nikhilkapoors]

@@Pathwaytoaus I have completed cert iii in carpentry and diploma of building and construction what skill assessment i can get working in truss manufacturing factory. Thank you for your reply

[@HabiburRahman-ge5im]

Could make for a video for Electricians?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Great idea, we will look into it

[@HabiburRahman-ge5im]

Could explain for leader market agreement process?

[@mujtabaahmadi5286]

How old do you have to be

[@Pathwaytoaus]

There is no age restriction

[@dipakkumarshai224]

Hello sir good afternoon

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hey mate, whats up?

[@pintumondal605]

Hi my name is Pintu Mondal I am Modular wood Carpenter. my experience 10 years. sir please need to job

[@simrandhillon7675]

I want to apply for carpentry level 3. How can I apply from india?

[@simrandhillon7675]

Plz help me in it

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Feel free to give us an email on [e-mail] and we can discuss your options

[@mdnazmul-vm9ib]

Bhai kesa hai ? Kam mila apko

[@ArshdeepSingh-cx3on]

Bro Do you have any idea about the payslips that we collect and have to use for Job ready, What should be the job title on it ? I mean *Carpenter Assistant* position would be of use ? Or it has to be exactly *Carpenter* ?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi , I would recommend you give them TRA a call to follow up. But generally speaking the EVR form is what is important, not what is on the payslip