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Diesel Motor Mechanic
ANZSCO 321212MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Diesel Motor Mechanic (ANZSCO 321212) were issued at 95 points. Subclass 491 sits at 90 points (6 June 2025). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
↑ Rising95pts
7 Nov 2024 · ~11 invited
Up from 90 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–95 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
90pts
6 June 2025
Up from 65 · 1 round so far this FY
65–90 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
21
Ahead
2/4
Met the cut-off
85
Points
8
Ahead
2/4
Met the cut-off
90
Points
4
Ahead
3/4
Met the cut-off
95
Points
2
Ahead
4/4
Met the cut-off
Subclass 189 invitation rounds have paused since 7 November 2024, so a wait estimate can't be reliably projected while rounds are paused. The queue figures above are current; the wait will depend on when rounds resume.
"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 4 subclass-189 rounds your points would have been at or above the round's minimum.
Figures describe observed invitation rounds and the current EOI pool — indicative only, not migration advice.
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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How this occupation ranks
189
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
▼ Fallingnot invited this round
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
3 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
3last FY
0this FY
▼ −100%Round to round · last 2 FY
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▼ Falling · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Diesel Motor Mechanic with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Diesel Motor Mechanic in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Diesel Motor Mechanic if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
80DOE ≤ Nov 25
If 20 invited
80DOE ≤ May 26
If 50 invited
75DOE ≤ Mar 26
If 100 invited
65DOE ≤ Aug 25
If 200 invited
55DOE ≤ Oct 25
If 500 invited
All invited (251)
If 1000 invited
All invited (251)
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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| Nov 24 | 95 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 251 | 2 | 0 | 80DOE ≤ Nov 25 | 80DOE ≤ May 26 | 75DOE ≤ Mar 26 | 65DOE ≤ Aug 25 | 55DOE ≤ Oct 25 | All invited (251) | All invited (251) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Motor Mechanics (3212xx)
Ceiling
1,097
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
1,178
Exceeds ceiling
Remaining for 189
Exhausted
Spots left (FY)
Exhausted
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 6 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 5 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 (90)
Key Insights for Diesel Motor Mechanic
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Diesel Motor Mechanic. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 30 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Diesel Motor Mechanic remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 95 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY24-25. Diesel Motor Mechanic has been included in 3 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
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Diesel Motor Mechanic?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 1,020 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 90+ pts
70
Below Cutoff
946
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
1,020
MoM Change
+51 (5.3%)
Peak Month
May 26 (1,020)
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
1,020
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
50
Invitation Trends
Mar 24 – May 26
Latest
29
MoM Change
+5 (20.8%)
Peak Month
May 26 (29)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 6 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 0–0 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 2–3 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~26Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~9Est. | — | — |
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- 189Federal95
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- 2–3
- Salary
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- Est. Invitations
- ~26Est.
- Salary
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·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~9Est.
- Salary
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Diesel Motor Mechanic for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
130EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
6(5%)
27M Trend
↑ 1463%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
137EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
11(8%)
27M Trend
↑ 1857%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
104EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
7(7%)
27M Trend
↑ 933%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
145EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
9(6%)
27M Trend
↑ 886%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
280EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
28(10%)
27M Trend
↑ 2192%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
36EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
1(3%)
27M Trend
↑ 1100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
45EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
27M Trend
↑ 975%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
33EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
1(3%)
27M Trend
↑ 560%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Diesel Motor Mechanic subclass 189?
As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Diesel Motor Mechanic were issued at 95 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–95 over the last 4 rounds.
Is the Diesel Motor Mechanic subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Diesel Motor Mechanic has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Diesel Motor Mechanic (subclass 189)?
In the last 4 subclass 189 rounds for Diesel Motor Mechanic, the cut-off ranged 65–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 4 of 4, 90 points in 3 of 4, 85 points in 2 of 4, 80 points in 2 of 4, 75 points in 2 of 4, 70 points in 2 of 4. Meeting a previous cut-off does not guarantee a future invitation — invitations also depend on your Date of Effect, the round size and other applicants.
Check how your own points and Date of Effect rank →What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Diesel Motor Mechanic?
For Diesel Motor Mechanic: subclass 491 was last invited at 90 points (6 June 2025).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Diesel Motor Mechanic?
For state nomination (subclasses 190 and 491), invitations go by profile — not your place in the EOI queue. ImmiTrend's Check My Score shows how your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI compare to the people who were actually invited for Diesel Motor Mechanic, so you can see where you match and where you fall short. Based on community-reported invitations; for reference, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Diesel Motor Mechanic for 190/491?
Diesel Motor Mechanic has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How often are Diesel Motor Mechanic invitation rounds held?
Diesel Motor Mechanic has had 3 invitation rounds so far in FY24-25.
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Last updated 31 May 2026Sources:OfficialEstimated
Community-reported and estimated figures are indicative and may be incomplete — treat them as a guide, not a guarantee. Official figures come from Home Affairs / SkillSelect.
General information only — not migration advice.
Compiled by ImmiTrend from official SkillSelect data.