Carpenter

Q: Who assesses Carpenter?

The assessing authority for Carpenter is TRA. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.

ANZSCO 331212 (2013). On the MLTSSL and CSOL. Assessed by TRA. Lowest 189 score invited: 65 points on 15 October 2026.

Lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

189 eligible

Yes

Latest 189 points

Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

Carpenter has ANZSCO code 331212 and is on the MLTSSL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
Carpenter can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
In the 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round, the lowest score invited for Carpenter was 65 points (tie-break date 21 September 2026).
The assessing authority for Carpenter is TRA.
In Western Australia’s 14 October 2026 round, Carpenter was last invited at 65 points (General stream - WASMOL Schedule 2).

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Carpenter (ANZSCO 331212).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/carpenter-331212/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Carpenter

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa	90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination	24 months
189 Skilled Independent	9 months
190 Skilled Nominated	16 months
407 Training	19 months
482 Skills in Demand	9 months
485 Temporary Graduate	33 days
489 Skilled Regional (closed)	—
491 Skilled Work Regional	30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional	20 months

189 invitation history

Lowest points score invited for Carpenter in each SkillSelect round we hold. All rounds.

Round	Min. points	Tie-break date
15 October 2026	65	21 September 2026
4 June 2026	65	—
13 November 2025	65	—
21 August 2025	65	—
7 November 2024	65	—

WA state nomination

Last invited in Western Australia’s 14 October 2026 round. WA round details.

Stream	Residence	Points	EOI submitted
General stream - WASMOL Schedule 2	Overseas	65	22 September 2026
Graduate stream - Vocational Education and Training	Overseas	75	1 September 2026

Carpenter questions

Is Carpenter on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Carpenter (ANZSCO 331212) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Carpenter apply for the 189 visa?

Yes, Carpenter is on the MLTSSL, so it can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). In the 15 October 2026 round the lowest score invited was 65 points, with a tie-break date of 21 September 2026.

Who assesses Carpenter?

The assessing authority for Carpenter is TRA. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.