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Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
ANZSCO 342111MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 8 December 2022, subclass 189 invitations for Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic (ANZSCO 342111) were issued at 70 points. Subclass 190 sits at 75 points (20 May 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 70 points (5 May 2026).
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
70pts
8 Dec 2022 · ~68 invited
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
Subclass 190
↓ Easing75pts
20 May 2026
Up from 65 · 4 rounds so far this FY
65–75 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
Stable70pts
5 May 2026
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–70 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
1
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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189 Invitation Predictions
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
70DOE ≤ Nov 25
If 20 invited
65DOE ≤ June 25
If 50 invited
45DOE ≤ Apr 26
If 100 invited
All invited (51)
If 200 invited
All invited (51)
If 500 invited
All invited (51)
If 1000 invited
All invited (51)
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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| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | — | 457 | 70DOE ≤ Nov 25 | 65DOE ≤ June 25 | 45DOE ≤ Apr 26 | All invited (51) | All invited (51) | All invited (51) | All invited (51) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
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
Spots left (FY)
457
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 16 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.
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (75)
Key Insights for Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
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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, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 70 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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6 rounds so far in FY25-26. Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic has been included in 6 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 · 276 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 75+ pts
98
Below Cutoff
176
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
276
MoM Change
+1 (0.4%)
Peak Month
Jan 26 (312)
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
276
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
117
Likelyⓘ
~7 mo ~ ~7 mo
Jan 2027~7 mo
Jan 2027Likely
Jan 2027~7 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
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
77
MoM Change
+1 (1.3%)
Peak Month
Feb 26 (83)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 20 May 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 75 | — | — | in_state | |
| 5 May 2026 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 3 Mar 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | onshore | |
| 5 Feb 2026 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore | |
| 1 Jan 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore | |
| 4 Mar 2025 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 18 Feb 2025 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 3 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Apr 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 70 | — | 💰20000 | offshore | |
| 13 Mar 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 70 | — | 💰20000 | offshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~68Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~24Est. | — | — |
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·· - 190NSWCommunity70
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·· - 190NSWCommunity75
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·· - 189Federal70
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190 / 491 state nominations
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
60EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
17(28%)
27M Trend
↑ 1950%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
45EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
14(31%)
27M Trend
↑ 1333%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
40EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
9(23%)
27M Trend
↑ 833%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
48EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
16(33%)
27M Trend
↑ 1900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
64EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
18(28%)
27M Trend
↑ 4100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
14EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
6(43%)
27M Trend
↑ 1100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
23EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
10(43%)
27M Trend
↑ 950%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
16EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
7(44%)
27M Trend
↑ 700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic subclass 189?
As of 8 December 2022, subclass 189 invitations for Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic were issued at 70 points, with recent rounds ranging 70–70 over the last 1 rounds.
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic?
For Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic: subclass 190 was last invited at 75 points (20 May 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 70 points (5 May 2026).
Which states nominate Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic for 190/491?
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 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 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic invitation rounds held?
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic has had 6 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.