Metal Fabricator
Latest Points (190)
75
Last Invited
5 February 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
4
rounds so far this FY
Trend Direction
Rising
Points increasing over recent rounds
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EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Mar 26
Latest
798
MoM Change
+28 (3.6%)
Peak Month
Mar 26 (798)
Invitation Trends
Mar 24 – Mar 26
Latest
61
MoM Change
-13 (-17.6%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (94)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
03/2026 snapshot · 798 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
65
At 75+ pts
338
Below Cutoff
453
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 03/2026 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.
In Queue
798
Oldest Waiting
Mar 24
Total Invited
197
Likelyⓘ
~14 mo ~ ~14 mo
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers (3223xx)
Ceiling
775
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
289
Remaining for 189
486
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for Metal Fabricator
- ↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Metal Fabricator. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
- ⚠
Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Metal Fabricator remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
4 rounds so far in FY25-26. Metal Fabricator has been included in 4 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 10 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 8 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 75 | — | — | offshore |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 190 | VICCommunity | 80 | — | — | onshore |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~14Est. | — | — |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 105 | ~9Est. | — | — |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | ~21Est. | — | — |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | ~11Est. | — | — |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~7Est. | — | — |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~48Est. | — | — |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~17Est. | — | — |
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
114EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
49(43%)
25M Trend
↑ 2425%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
169EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
97(57%)
25M Trend
↑ 5433%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
61EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
22(36%)
25M Trend
↑ 5400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
62EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
19(31%)
25M Trend
↑ 2600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
199EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
110(55%)
25M Trend
↑ 2614%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
19EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
6(32%)
25M Trend
↑ 700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
22EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
5(23%)
25M Trend
↑ 2000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
12EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
6(50%)
25M Trend
↑ 450%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.