‘High pay and in-demand’: Why a Filipino int'l student chose carpentry as a career in Australia

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Keilor Ganuhay is an international student in Brisbane, pursuing a Certificate III in Carpentry. Credit: Keilor Ganuhay

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In this episode of Trabaho, Visa, atbp., we explore the challenges and successes of working as a carpenter in Australia. Is the salary really high, and is the work as demanding as it seems?

Key Points
  • Keilor Ganuhay is an international student in Brisbane, pursuing a Certificate III in Carpentry.
  • He is currently an apprentice and plans to continue his studies and career in this field.
  • A high salary was one of the inspirations for him to choose this course and job, but he also desired physical activity.
  • According to the latest data from Jobs and Skills Australia, there are nearly 150,000 carpenters and joiners in Australia.
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