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ANZSCO 394111 · MLTSSL

Cabinetmaker: ANZSCO 394111

Official Home Affairs skilled occupation list · checked 21 October 2026

Cabinetmaker (ANZSCO 394111) is on the MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List). It can be used for the 189, 190, 491, 485, 494 and 407 visas, and the skills assessment is done by TRA. Checked against the Home Affairs list on 21 October 2026.

Occupation lists

MLTSSL

Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List

Permanent visa options

189, 190

Visas that give permanent residence

Assessing authority

TRA

Trades Recognition Australia

Skill level

Technicians and Trades Workers

Unit group 3941 · Cabinetmakers

Visa options

Which visas ANZSCO 394111 can be used for

From the Department of Home Affairs combined list of eligible skilled occupations. Every visa also has its own points, age, English, experience and skills assessment rules.

VisaEligibleANZSCO versionNotes
189 Skilled Independent YesANZSCO 2013
190 Skilled Nominated (state) YesANZSCO 2013Needs a state or territory nomination
407 Training visa YesANZSCO 2013
485 Temporary Graduate YesANZSCO 2013Post-Vocational Education Work stream
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional YesANZSCO 2013
491 State Skilled Work Regional, state nominated YesANZSCO 2013Needs a state or territory nomination
491 Family Skilled Work Regional, family sponsored YesANZSCO 2013Needs an eligible relative in a regional area
482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream No—
186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry No—

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for ANZSCO 394111

Most skilled visas need a positive skills assessment from the authority below before you can lodge. It must be for the same occupation you nominate.

Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

We prepare your TRA assessment with you and check that your duties match ANZSCO 394111 before you apply.

States and territories

State and territory nomination

Cabinetmaker is on a list that allows state nomination for the 190 (permanent) and for the 491 (regional, provisional). Each state then decides which occupations it will nominate, and on what conditions.

State lists, points cut-offs and residence or job offer rules change during the program year, and some states close streams once their places are used. Ask us which states are nominating cabinetmaker now.

Similar occupations

Other occupations in Cabinetmakers

If your duties fit one of these better, that is the code to nominate.

Questions

ANZSCO 394111: common questions

What is the ANZSCO code for cabinetmaker?
The ANZSCO code is 394111 (Cabinetmaker). Your occupation is decided by your actual duties, not your job title.
Which skilled occupation list is Cabinetmaker on?
Cabinetmaker is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), according to the Home Affairs combined list checked on 21 October 2026.
Can I get a 189 visa as a cabinetmaker?
Yes. Cabinetmaker is eligible for the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa. You still need a positive skills assessment, at least 65 points and an invitation, and invitations for popular occupations often go to much higher scores.
Is Cabinetmaker eligible for state nomination (190 or 491)?
Yes, it is eligible for the 190 (permanent) and the 491 (regional, provisional). But each state and territory has its own occupation list, points cut-offs and residence or work rules, and they change during the program year. You need to qualify with at least one state.
Can an employer sponsor a cabinetmaker?
Only in regional Australia. It is not on the CSOL, so the 482 Core Skills stream and 186 Direct Entry stream are not available, but a regional employer can nominate it for the subclass 494 visa.
Who assesses cabinetmaker skills for Australian migration?
The assessing authority for ANZSCO 394111 is TRA. You need a positive skills assessment before you lodge most skilled visas, and some 482 applicants also need one.

Talk to us

Is ANZSCO 394111 your occupation? Ask us about your options.

Tell us your duties, qualifications, experience and English scores. We will confirm the right occupation and the visas that fit.

The more context you give, the more useful the first conversation will be.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. Descriptions: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0). General information only, not immigration advice.

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