Picture Framer - ANZSCO 394212
Skilled occupation profile
Picture Framer
ANZSCO 394212Picture Framer cuts out and assembles mouldings to make picture frames, and frames paintings, photographs, needlework and other artwork.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and migration pathways
This guide brings together the key occupation tasks, possible visa pathways and skills assessment information for Picture Framer ANZSCO 394212.
Typical tasks and duties
Picture framers may perform the following tasks:
- talk to customers about the style, size, materials and cost of their framing requirements
- help customers to understand the colours, design and layout of frames
- assess the value and physical condition of artwork to decide the level of framing required
- order the materials needed and maintain accounts
- cut frame pieces to size and prepare joints for corners
- join the frame with nails, glue or dowels and sand lightly
- mould and glue ornamental parts into the frame if required
- varnish, stain or paint the frame
- mount backing materials and the item for framing
- cut glass to size
- fit items to ready-made frames
- refer to specialists such as conservators to assess the physical condition of artwork
- assist in the preservation of historic artwork.
Possible visa pathways
This occupation appears on CSOL and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations. The right visa pathway depends on factors such as your age, English level, qualifications, work experience, skills assessment, points score, nomination options and employer sponsorship.
Skills assessment
For skilled migration purposes, Picture Framer usually requires a suitable skills assessment. Relevant assessing authorities may include:
Legacy subclass 187 pathway
Do you currently hold, or have you previously held, a subclass 457 or 482 visa?
If you have worked for a sponsoring employer in regional Australia, please note that Picture Framer — ANZSCO 394212 was included in the legacy Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) occupation list. The subclass 187 Direct Entry stream is closed to new applications, but the Temporary Residence Transition stream may remain available to certain transitional subclass 457 and subclass 482 workers. Eligibility is limited and depends on your visa history, relevant dates, sponsored regional employment, employer nomination, age, English and other requirements. Being included on this occupation list does not establish eligibility.
If this may describe your circumstances, we can assess whether the subclass 187 transitional arrangements may still apply to you.
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Check your skilled migration options
If Picture Framer is your nominated occupation, complete our skilled visa assessment form so we can review your possible migration pathways.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
