Core Skills Occupation List · ANZSCO 394112 · Home Affairs list read 5 September 2026
Cabinet Maker — on the CSOL for the 482 visa
Short answer: Cabinet Maker (ANZSCO 394112) is on the Core Skills Occupation List, so an approved Australian sponsor can nominate the role on the 482 Skills in Demand visa — and the 186 for permanent residence. Salary must meet the CSIT (A$79,423 from 1 July 2026) or the market rate. Assessed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). Facts below are read from Home Affairs and the assessing authorities and refreshed monthly.
By Keshab Chapagain, registered migration agent (MARN 1576536) since 2015 · WIDEN, Sydney · Reviewed September 2026
Keshab Chapagain · MARN 1576536 · Registered since 2015 - ANZSCO 2022 / 2013
- 394112 / —
- Lists
- CSOL
- Employer sponsored
- 482 · 186
- Points-tested
- not eligible
- Assessing authority
- TRA
- CSIT 2026–27
- A$79,423
Which visas list Cabinet Maker
From the Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 5 September 2026), Cabinet Maker — ANZSCO 394112 — is eligible for:
| Visa | Route |
|---|---|
| 482 Skills in Demand (Core Skills stream) | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
Also on: CSOL only. Source: Home Affairs skilled occupation list.
Salary floor
For 482 Core Skills nominations lodged from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 the nominated salary must be at least the Core Skills Income Threshold, A$79,423, and at least the annual market salary rate for a Cabinet Maker at that location — whichever is higher. A role paid A$146,576 or more can use the Specialist Skills stream, which has no occupation list. Guaranteed annual earnings only; superannuation and non-monetary benefits are on top. Current and past thresholds.
Skills assessment
| Assessing authority | Standard assessment | Fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) | Migration Skills Assessment (MSA) | A$795 | Typically within 120 days |
Fees and turnaround read from each authority's own pages, checked August 2026 — all authorities. A skills assessment is mandatory for the points-tested visas and for many 482/186 nominations, depending on passport and occupation.
No Australian qualification yet? RPL for Cabinet Maker
Experienced workers can have overseas or on-the-job work assessed by a Registered Training Organisation toward the Australian qualification for the occupation (Recognition of Prior Learning) — useful only when it lines up with the skills assessment above and the visa. Fees are set by each RTO; WIDEN is a migration practice, not an RTO, and does not sell or recommend providers.
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Current processing times
Home Affairs, published 04 September 2026: 482 nomination 50% within 57 days, 90% within 9 months; 482 Core Skills visa 4 months / 9 months; 186 Direct Entry 13 months / 21 months. All subclasses, refreshed monthly.
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Keshab Chapagain, MARN 1576536. General information only, not migration advice. Occupation lists, thresholds and processing times are set by the Department of Home Affairs and change; this page states the date each figure was read and is refreshed monthly.
Questions we get asked first
Is Cabinet Maker on the Core Skills Occupation List?
Yes. Cabinet Maker (ANZSCO 394112) appears on the CSOL as published by the Department of Home Affairs (list read 5 September 2026), which means an approved sponsor can nominate the role on the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, Core Skills stream, and it is also available for the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme.
What visas can a Cabinet Maker apply for?
According to the Home Affairs occupation list, Cabinet Maker is eligible for: 482 Skills in Demand (Core Skills stream); 186 Employer Nomination Scheme. Which one fits depends on whether you have an employer, your points, and where you will live; the 482 (with the 186 after two years) is the usual employer-sponsored route.
What is the minimum salary to sponsor a Cabinet Maker on a 482?
The Core Skills Income Threshold — A$79,423 for nominations lodged from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 — or the annual market salary rate for the role in that location, whichever is higher. A role paid at or above A$146,576 can instead use the Specialist Skills stream, which has no occupation list.
Who assesses Cabinet Maker for skilled migration, and what does it cost?
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) — standard assessment A$795, typically within 120 days (checked August 2026). A skills assessment is required for points-tested visas and for many 482/186 nominations depending on passport and occupation.
How long does a 482 nomination for a Cabinet Maker take right now?
Home Affairs (04 September 2026) reports 50% of 482 nominations decided within 57 days and 90% within 9 months; Core Skills visas 4 months / 9 months. Complete, consistent nominations sit at the fast end.
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