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ANZSCO 394113

Furniture Maker

CSOLSkill level 3Assessed by TRAShortage

General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2022

Fabricates and repairs freestanding furniture from timber, veneers, laminates and cane. Furniture Finishers are excluded from this occupation. Furniture Finishers are included in Unit Group 3942 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers, in Occupation 394211 Furniture Finisher.

Skill level 3

Unit group 3941

Cabinet and Furniture Makers

Cabinet and Furniture Makers fabricate and install cabinetry, and fabricate, assemble and repair wooden and cane furniture, and fit and assemble prepared wooden parts to make furniture.

Indicative skill level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia

  • AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand

  • NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks include

  • Examining drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
  • Selecting and working with materials such as timber, veneers, particle board, synthetic wood and other engineered wood products
  • Programming and controlling computer-aided design and computer numerical control machines to mark out, cut and shape components
  • Working from drawings and specifications to make cabinets and furniture
  • Installing cabinetry in bathrooms and kitchens and commercial fitouts
  • Making fittings for boats, caravans and other items where fine detail is required
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  • Assembling parts to form sections of cabinets and furniture and completed articles
  • Applying protective coatings to cabinets and furniture
  • Fitting hinges, locks, catches, drawers, shelves and other associated hardware
  • Making frames for chairs and couches
  • May make reproduction furniture
  • May repair and refurbish furniture including antiques

Occupations in this unit group

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.

ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)

Title in this edition: Furniture Maker, skill level 3

Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group
39 Other Technicians and Trades Workers
Minor group
394 Wood Trades Workers
Unit group
3941 Cabinet and Furniture Makers

Occupation Shortage List (2026)

National rating
Shortage
Confidence
Clear
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ANZSCO 2022

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation