Fitter (General)
Latest Points (189)
85
Last Invited
13 November 2025
Subclass 189
FY25-26 Rounds
1
round so far this FY
Trend Direction
Rising
Points increasing over recent rounds
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EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Mar 26
Latest
2,327
MoM Change
+6 (0.3%)
Peak Month
Jan 26 (2,390)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Mar 26
Latest
142
MoM Change
-4 (-2.7%)
Peak Month
Jun 25 (200)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
03/2026 snapshot · 2,327 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
65
At 85+ pts
239
Below Cutoff
2,081
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
2,327
Oldest Waiting
Mar 24
Total Invited
299
Likelyⓘ
~2.0 yr ~ ~2.0 yr
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Metal Fitters and Machinists (3232xx)
Ceiling
1,244
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
371
Remaining for 189
873
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for Fitter (General)
- ↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Fitter (General). Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
- ⚠
Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Fitter (General) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
1 round so far in FY25-26. Fitter (General) has been included in 1 invitation round this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 6 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.
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~32Est. | — | — |
| 9 Jan 2024 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | — | offshore |
| 15 Dec 2023 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | — | offshore |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~112Est. | — | — |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~39Est. | — | — |
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
370EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
34(9%)
25M Trend
↑ 1950%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
303EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
32(11%)
25M Trend
↑ 2840%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
344EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
32(9%)
25M Trend
↑ 2177%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
369EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
32(9%)
25M Trend
↑ 1822%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
442EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
61(14%)
25M Trend
↑ 2733%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
167EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
11(7%)
25M Trend
↑ 1925%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
189EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
20(11%)
25M Trend
↑ 3033%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
139EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
15(11%)
25M Trend
↑ 4500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.