Carpenter, ANZSCO 331212: Code, Lists, and Assessment

Carpenter is ANZSCO 331212, skill level 3. According to the ABS, the work covers constructing, erecting, installing, renovating, and repairing structures and fixtures made from wood, plywood, lightweight steel, wallboard, and other materials. Registration or licensing may be required.

Who assesses this occupation

The assessing authority for Carpenter is not included in the verified record for this piece. Skills assessment authorities can change as the government updates its lists. The occupation page for 331212 carries the current authority name and links. Check there before you proceed, and verify directly with the authority that their requirements match your qualifications and work experience.

Which lists it appears on

Carpenter 331212 appears on two lists as of 2025-08-18:

• Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). Sitting on the MLTSSL makes this occupation eligible for several visa streams, including points-tested and employer-sponsored pathways. Verify the current position on the Home Affairs skill occupation list before you rely on it.
• Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). The CSOL governs the Core Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482). Always confirm current inclusion against the official list.

List membership and shortage are different things. Being on the MLTSSL or CSOL means the occupation is eligible for certain visa pathways. It does not directly measure how tight the labour market is. The 2024 Occupation Shortage List by Jobs and Skills Australia rates Carpenter as S (in shortage) nationally. That is a separate, point-in-time read of labour market conditions.

No NZ Green List membership is supplied for this occupation. We cannot confirm whether 331212 appears on the Green List. Do not rely on any claim of NZ Green List inclusion for this code without checking the NZ Green List (effective 26 Mar 2025) directly.

Near-miss codes to check

Carpenter sits inside the Carpenters and Joiners group (3312). Two sibling codes are close in name and scope:

• Carpenter and Joiner 331211: covers the combined trade, where one person does both carpentry and joinery work. If your work spans both, this may be the closer fit.
• Joiner 331213: covers the bench-based or factory side, cutting and fitting interior timber elements such as doors, windows, and staircases, rather than on-site structural work.

If your work is on-site structural carpentry without a significant joinery component, 331212 is likely the right code. Check the sibling descriptions if you are unsure.

Find your exact code

Browse all occupations at /en/anzsco/2022/ to confirm the best fit for your role. If you are unsure which code matches your work history, the CV matcher at app.anzscofinder.com can show you the closest codes. For advice on which visa pathway suits your situation, speak to a registered migration agent.