Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
Latest Points (190)
65
Last Invited
3 March 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
4
rounds so far this FY
Trend Direction
Stable
Points steady over recent rounds
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EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Mar 26
Latest
291
MoM Change
+5 (1.7%)
Peak Month
Jan 26 (312)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Mar 26
Latest
81
MoM Change
-2 (-2.4%)
Peak Month
Feb 26 (83)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
03/2026 snapshot · 291 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 65+ pts
251
Below Cutoff
38
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
291
Oldest Waiting
Apr 24
Total Invited
122
Likelyⓘ
~8 mo ~ ~9 mo
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics (3421xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
43
Remaining for 189
457
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
- ↔
Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
- ⚠
Still 5 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 70 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
4 rounds so far in FY25-26. Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic has been included in 4 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 7 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 2026 | 190 | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | onshore |
| 5 Feb 2026 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 70 | — | — | offshore |
| 1 Feb 2026 | 190 | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore |
| 1 Jan 2026 | 190 | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~64Est. | — | — |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~22Est. | — | — |
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
67EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
38(57%)
25M Trend
↑ 2100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
49EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
41(84%)
25M Trend
↑ 1467%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
43EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
29(67%)
25M Trend
↑ 1033%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
51EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
42(82%)
25M Trend
↑ 2150%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
58EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
33(57%)
25M Trend
↑ 3700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
16EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
14(88%)
25M Trend
↑ 1300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
22EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
20(91%)
25M Trend
↑ 900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
18EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
17(94%)
25M Trend
↑ 800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.