Carpenter Pathway – Skills in Demand (SID) Visa (Subclass 482)

2025 official requirements for overseas carpenters seeking employment in Australia

Australia continues to face a significant shortage of skilled carpenters across residential construction, commercial projects, formwork, fit-outs, and large infrastructure development. To address this, the Australian Government uses the Skills in Demand (SID) Visa – Subclass 482, allowing approved employers to sponsor qualified overseas carpenters.

Below is an updated, occupation-specific guide for carpenters who are considering the SID 482 visa pathway.

🔧 1. What Is the Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)?

The SID 482 Visa is a temporary work visa that enables employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers when suitable Australian workers cannot be sourced.

The SID visa includes three streams:

• Core Skills Stream

For occupations facing long-term nationwide shortages.

👉 Carpenter (ANZSCO 331212) is included in this stream.

• Specialist Skills Stream

For specialised and high-income occupations.

• Labour Agreement Stream

For employers with a government-approved labour agreement.

Most carpenters apply under the Core Skills Stream, unless a labour agreement applies.

🔧 2. Carpenter (ANZSCO 331212) – Occupation Overview

Category	Details
Occupation	Carpenter
ANZSCO Code	331212
Skill Level	Level 3 (Certificate III equivalent)
Skills Assessment Authority	TRA – Trades Recognition Australia

Carpenters from countries such as Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, India, and other regions may need to undergo the TRA Skills Assessment to confirm competence at Australian trade standards.

🔧 3. Eligibility Requirements for SID 482 (Carpenter Stream)

To be sponsored as a welder under the SID 482 visa, applicants generally need:

• Have at least 1 year of relevant work experience

• Be nominated in an eligible occupation

• A positive TRA Skills Assessment

• English requirement: IELTS each 5.0 or equivalent test

• An approved Australian employer as a sponsor

• The employer must pay at or above the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) and not below the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT).

  
  

Additional concessions may apply if the employer operates under a Labour Agreement.

🔧 4. What You Can Do With the SID 482 Visa

• Work in Australia for up to 4 years

• Stay up to 5 years for Hong Kong passport holders

• Travel in and out of Australia freely while the visa is valid

• If eligible, transition to Permanent Residency (Subclass 186 ENS)

• Include dependent family members

  
  

🔧 5. Why Carpenters Are in High Demand in Australia

Australia’s housing and construction boom has created consistent demand for carpenters across:

• Residential construction (framing, formwork, roofing, fit-outs)

• Commercial building projects

• Infrastructure and civil construction

• Modular construction and prefabrication

• Regional development and DAMA areas

  
  

This strong and stable demand makes carpentry one of Australia’s most dependable skilled trade pathways.

🔧 6. SID 482 → Permanent Residency (PR) Pathway

Because carpenters fall under the Core Skills Stream, many can transition to PR via:

👉 Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

Eligibility depends on English requirements, employment history, and employer nomination at the time of application.

🔧 7. Employment Pathways for Carpenters

Carpenters may be sponsored through:

• Direct employer sponsorship

• Approved labour hire sponsorship arrangements

• Regional / DAMA employer sponsorship

  
  

All options must comply with Australian migration and workplace laws.

🧩 8. Summary

The SID 482 Visa (Subclass 482) offers skilled carpenters:

✔ Up to 4 years of legal employment

✔ Opportunities in a high-demand trade

✔ Work across Australia’s major building sectors

✔ A potential transition to permanent residency

✔ A nationally recognised skills assessment through TRA

With ongoing nationwide shortages, carpentry remains one of Australia’s most accessible and secure skilled trade pathways.

📞 Want to explore the SID 482 visa as a carpenter?

If you would like to check your eligibility or understand how the SID 482 applies to your carpentry experience, ANS HR can guide you with clear and accurate information.

📧 Email: info.hrans@gmail.com

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