Electrician (Special Class)

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ANZSCO 341112MLTSSL

Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Electrician (Special Class) (ANZSCO 341112) were issued at 65 points. Subclass 190 sits at 70 points (3 March 2026). Subclass 491 sits 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

Stable

65pts

4 June 2026 · ~3 invited

Down from 70 · 3 rounds so far this FY

65–70 pts over last 5 rounds

Subclass 190

Stable

70pts

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

See full round history

189 places this financial year

FY2026-27 · estimated

1,974est. ceiling1,688est. 189 places

ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 1,880 ceiling, 1,594 remaining · How we estimate

Subclass 189 wait estimates · August 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
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

1
last FY
27
this 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 4 Sept 2026ALL eligible projected to be invited · any DOEthis group 166 invitationsthis occupation est. 1Get your verdict

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See 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)

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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 roundCutoffAug 25Nov 25June 26Spots left (FY)If floor invitedIf anchored invitedActive EOIsAt/aboveCeiling remainingIf 10 invitedIf 20 invitedIf 50 invitedIf 100 invitedIf 200 invitedIf 500 invitedIf 1000 invited
June 266512141012111,1291,19765DOE ≤ Feb 2665DOE ≤ Feb 26411,594All 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)

1,1291,197

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)

  • 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.

  • 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)

08/2026 snapshot · 42 submitted EOIs in queue

Peak Points

65

At 65+ pts

35

Below Cutoff

4

EOI Submission Trends

Apr 24 – Aug 26

Latest

42

MoM Change

-1 (-2.3%)

Peak Month

Apr 26 (57)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 08/2026 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

42

Oldest Waiting

Nov 24

Total Invited

43

Likely

~9 mo ~ ~9 mo

Jun 2027~9 mo
Jun 2027Likely
Jun 2027~9 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 – Aug 26

Latest

12

MoM Change

-2 (-14.3%)

Peak Month

Aug 25 (29)

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Electrician (Special Class) round history

Round History

  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    11
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • N/AWAOfficial
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    1012
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    1214
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    11
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    11
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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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

NSWListed

8EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff65

7(88%)

30M Trend

700%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VICListed

7EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff65

7(100%)

30M Trend

75%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLDListed

6EOIs

Building & Construction

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff65

3(50%)

30M Trend

50%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

6EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff65

6(100%)

30M Trend

200%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

8EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff65

6(75%)

30M Trend

250%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

2EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff65

2(100%)

30M Trend

0%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

4EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff65

3(75%)

30M Trend

50%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

1EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff65

1(100%)

30M Trend

50%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Electrician (Special Class)

What points do you need for Electrician (Special Class) subclass 189?

As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Electrician (Special Class) were issued at 65 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–70 over the last 5 rounds.

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 for Electrician (Special Class), 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.

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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. 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 1688 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?

Electrician (Special Class) has received invitations in 6 rounds so far in FY25-26.

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Last updated 31 August 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.