189Federal
70- Est. Invitations
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Sheetmetal Trades Worker
ANZSCO 322211MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Sheetmetal Trades Worker (ANZSCO 322211) were issued at 70 points. Subclass 491 sits at 70 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
Stable70pts
7 Nov 2024 · ~4 invited
Down from 75 · 2 rounds so far this FY
70–85 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
70pts
8 Dec 2022
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
2
Ahead
less than a month
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
189 estimates are most reliable; 190 and 491 outcomes depend heavily on state nomination policy, occupation lists, and per-state quotas, which this model does not directly incorporate.
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Check my score
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189 Invitation Predictions
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Sheetmetal Trades Worker if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
70DOE ≤ Jan 26
If 20 invited
All invited (14)
If 50 invited
All invited (14)
If 100 invited
All invited (14)
If 200 invited
All invited (14)
If 500 invited
All invited (14)
If 1000 invited
All invited (14)
Or calculate a custom number
189 prediction — full row
This occupation's complete row from the 189 invitation-prediction table: latest cutoff, this financial year's estimated round sizes, spots left, and predicted cutoffs at each scenario.
| Last round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | Spots left (FY) | If floor invited | If anchored invited | Active EOIs | At/above | Ceiling remaining | If 10 invited | If 20 invited | If 50 invited | If 100 invited | If 200 invited | If 500 invited | If 1000 invited |
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| Nov 24 | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 10 | 486 | 70DOE ≤ Jan 26 | All invited (14) | All invited (14) | All invited (14) | All invited (14) | All invited (14) | All invited (14) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Sheetmetal Trades Workers (3222xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
14
Remaining for 189
486
Spots left (FY)
486
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 4 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 4 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (70)
Key Insights for Sheetmetal Trades Worker
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
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Still 5 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Sheetmetal Trades Worker remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 70 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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2 rounds so far in FY24-25. Sheetmetal Trades Worker has been included in 2 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
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A profile of the invited
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EOI data
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 66 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 70+ pts
51
Below Cutoff
15
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
66
MoM Change
+1 (1.5%)
Peak Month
Jan 26 (85)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 05/2026 snapshot
Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.
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In Queue
66
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
39
Likelyⓘ
~2 mo ~ ~2 mo
Aug 2026~2 mo
Aug 2026Likely
Aug 2026~2 mo
Estimated wait based on monthly invitation rate variance. By the 25th percentile mark, there's a 25% chance you'll have been invited. By the 75th percentile, 75% likely.
Invitation Trends
May 24 – May 26
Latest
11
MoM Change
+1 (10.0%)
Peak Month
Sep 24 (16)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 70 | 0–0 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 5–6 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰60000 | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 70 | — | — | — |
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- 189Federal75
- Est. Invitations
- 5–6
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰60000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- 2–2
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
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·· - 491Federal70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
14EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
8(57%)
27M Trend
↑ 1000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
14EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
12(86%)
27M Trend
↑ 1300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
6EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
1(17%)
27M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
5EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
3(60%)
27M Trend
↑ 400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
14EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
11(79%)
27M Trend
↑ 1300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
1EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
1(100%)
27M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
1(33%)
27M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Sheetmetal Trades Worker subclass 189?
As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Sheetmetal Trades Worker were issued at 70 points, with recent rounds ranging 70–85 over the last 3 rounds.
Is the Sheetmetal Trades Worker subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Sheetmetal Trades Worker has held steady across recent rounds.
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Sheetmetal Trades Worker?
For Sheetmetal Trades Worker: subclass 491 was last invited at 70 points (8 December 2022).
Which states nominate Sheetmetal Trades Worker for 190/491?
Sheetmetal Trades Worker has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How long is the wait for Sheetmetal Trades Worker at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Sheetmetal Trades Worker is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Sheetmetal Trades Worker invitation rounds held?
Sheetmetal Trades Worker has had 2 invitation rounds so far in FY24-25.