Welder (First Class)
Latest Points (190)
65
Last Invited
20 March 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
5
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
2,325
MoM Change
+145 (6.7%)
Peak Month
Mar 26 (2,325)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Mar 26
Latest
151
MoM Change
-8 (-5.0%)
Peak Month
Dec 24 (259)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
03/2026 snapshot · 2,325 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 65+ pts
2,164
Below Cutoff
156
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
2,325
Oldest Waiting
Mar 24
Total Invited
496
Likelyⓘ
~3.1 yr ~ ~3.2 yr
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 Welder (First Class)
- ↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Welder (First Class). Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
- ⚠
Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Welder (First Class) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
5 rounds so far in FY25-26. Welder (First Class) has been included in 5 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 65 | — | — | offshore |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 80 | — | — | onshore |
| 2 Feb 2026 | 190 | SACommunity | 70 | — | — | offshore |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~34Est. | — | — |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~23Est. | — | — |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~51Est. | — | — |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | ~27Est. | — | — |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~18Est. | — | — |
| 14 May 2023 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | — | offshore |
| 8 May 2023 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | — | offshore |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~119Est. | — | — |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~41Est. | — | — |
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
323EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
259(80%)
25M Trend
↑ 3771%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
571EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
530(93%)
25M Trend
↑ 3843%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
166EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
127(77%)
25M Trend
↑ 4533%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
215EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
168(78%)
25M Trend
↑ 3500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
496EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
474(96%)
25M Trend
↑ 4800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
86EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
79(92%)
25M Trend
↑ 4000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
98EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
90(92%)
25M Trend
↑ 3133%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
58EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
52(90%)
25M Trend
↑ 5600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.