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Electrician (Special Class)
As at September 2026, Electrician (Special Class) (ANZSCO 341112) has 4 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (0 at 85+ points), 19 in 190 and 19 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 65 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 70 points (3 March 2026) and 491 at 70 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest Electrician (Special Class) invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
Stable65pts
4 June 2026 · ~3 invited
Down from 70 · 3 rounds so far this FY
65–70 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
Stable70pts
3 Mar 2026
Up from 65 · 3 rounds so far this FY
65–70 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
70pts
8 Dec 2022
1 round so far this FY
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 3 occupations in Electricians, not just Electrician (Special Class)
1,974est. ceiling1,664est. 189 places1,465est. left after 15 Oct
12%
310 to 186 / 190 / 491~199 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 65 pts
Who shares these places · 3 occupationsElectrician (Special Class) used ~1
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 65 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician (Special Class)341112THIS | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Electrician (General)341111 | 189 | 189 | 338 |
| Lift Mechanic341113 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| 3411 total | 199 | 199 | 354 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 1,880 ceiling, 1,594 remaining · Invited counts from community round reports · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026, before the round · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →
Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
189 rank can be estimated from points and DOE; 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 are selected by each jurisdiction under its own policy and priorities, so a national EOI queue rank doesn't apply.
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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
▲ Rising
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
28 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 4 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
1last FY
27this FY
▲ +2600%Round to round · last 2 FY
1
14
12
1
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Is 65–70 points enough for Electrician (Special Class)?
Can I get invited for Electrician (Special Class) with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Electrician (Special Class) in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026ALL eligible projected to be invited · any DOEthis group 245 invitationsthis occupation est. 1Get your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Electrician (Special Class) if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
All invited (4)
If 20 invited
All invited (4)
If 50 invited
All invited (4)
If 100 invited
All invited (4)
If 200 invited
All invited (4)
If 500 invited
All invited (4)
If 1000 invited
All invited (4)
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 | June 26 | 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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| June 26 | 65 | 12–14 | 10–12 | 1–1 | 1,129–1,197 | 65DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 65DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 4 | 1 | 1,594 | All invited (4) | All invited (4) | All invited (4) | All invited (4) | All invited (4) | All invited (4) | All invited (4) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Electricians (3411xx)
Ceiling
1,880
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
286
Remaining for 189
1,594
Spots left (FY)
1,129 – 1,197
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 9 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 6 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (65)
Key Insights for Electrician (Special Class)
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Points are easing. The minimum invited score has moved from 70 to 65 over the past 3 rounds — this can reflect round size, occupation allocation or EOI pool changes.
- ✓
At or near the EOI minimum. This occupation has recently invited at or near the EOI minimum, but future cut-offs and outcomes can still change.
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6 rounds so far in FY25-26. Electrician (Special Class) has been invited in 6 invitation rounds this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.
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A profile of the invited
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Electrician (Special Class) EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Electrician (Special Class)?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 42 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
65
At 65+ pts
35
Below Cutoff
4
EOI Submission Trends
Apr 24 – Sep 26
Latest
42
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Apr 26 (57)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 09/2026 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
42
Oldest Waiting
Nov 24
Total Invited
42
Likelyⓘ
~8 mo ~ ~8 mo
Jun 2027~8 mo
Jun 2027Likely
Jun 2027~8 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 – Sep 26
Latest
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MoM Change
-2 (-16.7%)
Peak Month
Aug 25 (29)
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Electrician (Special Class) round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 3 Mar 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 70 | — | — | offshore | |
| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore | |
| 1 Jan 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 70 | 10–12 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 12–14 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 70 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 70 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 70 | — | — | — |
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Electrician (Special Class) 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Electrician (Special Class) for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
8EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
7(88%)
31M Trend
↑ 700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
7EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
7(100%)
31M Trend
↑ 75%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
6EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
3(50%)
31M Trend
↑ 50%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
6(100%)
31M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
7EOIs
Building and Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
6(86%)
31M Trend
↑ 250%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
2(100%)
31M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
4EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
3(75%)
31M Trend
↑ 50%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
1EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
1(100%)
31M Trend
↓ 50%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Electrician (Special Class) visa grants
How many Electrician (Special Class) visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 6 skilled visas went to Electrician (Special Class) main applicants, the 372nd most of 581 occupations. Most came through state nomination (190: 3) and employer sponsorship (186: 2).
25-26* is provisional: the full year to June 2026 from a Home Affairs data release. Hover for the figures; the official release is expected in late 2026.
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | ||
50% | 3 | — | |
33% | 2 | — | |
17% | 1 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
— means last year had fewer than 20 grants. Tap a colour to show or hide its line. The grey area is the total.
Show the numbers for every year
| Year | Total | 186 | 190 | 491 | 189 | 494 |
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| 2015-16 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016-17 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Electrician (Special Class) 190 grants compares with its usual share of all 190 grants.
- 1SAToo few to saytoo few to compare2
- 2WAToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 3NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 4VICToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 5QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6TASToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 8NTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- More than usual (1.3× or more)
- About usual
- Less than usual (under 0.75×)
- Too few to say (under 10)
Who was granted
Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.
- 1South Africa41.7%
- 2United Kingdom33.3%
- 3United States16.7%
- 4India8.3%
Data: July 2015 to June 2025, main applicants only. Occupation is recorded only for main applicants in the Skill stream, so partner, parent, business and 858 visas can't appear here, and temporary visas such as 482 aren't in this data. Source: Department of Home Affairs, BP0068 (CC BY). The views expressed are those of ImmiTrend and not necessarily those of the Department.
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Common questions about Electrician (Special Class)
What points do you need for Electrician (Special Class) subclass 189?
Electrician (Special Class) was last invited for subclass 189 on 4 June 2026 at 65 points. In the last 5 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 65–70 points.
Is the Electrician (Special Class) subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Electrician (Special Class) has held steady across recent rounds.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Electrician (Special Class) (subclass 189)?
In the last 5 subclass 189 rounds in which Electrician (Special Class) was invited (most recently on 4 June 2026), the cut-off ranged 65–70 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 5 of 5, 90 points in 5 of 5, 85 points in 5 of 5, 80 points in 5 of 5, 75 points in 5 of 5, 70 points in 5 of 5. 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 Electrician (Special Class)?
For Electrician (Special Class): subclass 190 was last invited at 70 points (3 March 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 70 points (8 December 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Electrician (Special Class)?
Subclass 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 invitations are issued by each state and territory under its own policy and priorities — not by national EOI queue order. ImmiTrend's Check My Score compares your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI against community-reported invited samples for Electrician (Special Class). Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Electrician (Special Class) for 190/491?
Electrician (Special Class) has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY2026-27 for Electrician (Special Class)?
Around 1664 subclass 189 places are projected for Electrician (Special Class) in FY2026-27. The Department of Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so this is an ImmiTrend estimate based on prior-year ceilings and current pool data.
How often are Electrician (Special Class) invitation rounds held?
Subclass 189: no federal rounds have been held yet in FY2026-27; the most recent was on 4 June 2026, and in FY2025-26 there were 3 federal rounds (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026), with Electrician (Special Class) invited in 3 of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 3 round dates and subclass 491 on none (WA; 65–70 points).
How many Electrician (Special Class) visas were granted in 2024-25?
6 main applicants: 3 through 190, 2 through 186 and 1 through 189.
Related occupations
Electricians 3411
- 341111Electrician (General)Compare
- 341112Electrician (Special Class)You are here
- 341113Lift MechanicCompare
Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, October update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 30 September 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.