Trades · ANZSCO 394111
Cabinetmaker immigration to Australia & Canada
Cabinetmakers build furniture and fitted cabinetry. Recognised trade; TRA skills assessment applies.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
Trades Recognition Australia assesses Cabinetmaker (ANZSCO 394111) through practical demonstration of joinery competency. A positive skills assessment is required before an Expression of Interest. Points cover age, English, education, and experience; state nomination (190) or regional (491) can add points.
Canada pathway
Express Entry & 2026 category draws
2026 category: Trade occupations
Covered by the renewed trade category for 2026. You will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
Why Cabinetmaker applications most often stall
Furniture assembly and installation work does not evidence cabinetmaking. Assessment expects setting out, joinery technique and machinery competency across the full making process.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
Cabinetmaker migration — common questions
Is Cabinetmaker eligible for Australian skilled migration?
Cabinetmaker is assessed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). Trades Recognition Australia assesses Cabinetmaker (ANZSCO 394111) through practical demonstration of joinery competency. Occupation lists and state nomination criteria change, so always confirm current eligibility with the Department of Home Affairs and the relevant assessing authority.
Which Canada Express Entry category does a Cabinetmaker fall under in 2026?
Cabinetmaker generally falls under Trade occupations. Covered by the renewed trade category for 2026. For renewed categories IRCC requires at least one year of experience in an eligible occupation. Category eligibility can matter more than raising your CRS score, because category rounds frequently invite below the general cut-off.
Why do Cabinetmaker skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
Furniture assembly and installation work does not evidence cabinetmaking. Assessment expects setting out, joinery technique and machinery competency across the full making process.
What documents does a Cabinetmaker need for a skills assessment?
Typically: degree certificates and transcripts, detailed employment reference letters matching the duties of the nominated occupation, CV, English test results, and identity documents. ImmiPace reviews your documents and prepares a submission-ready file.