189Federal
80- Est. Invitations
- ~3Est.
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
ANZSCO 342315MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) (ANZSCO 342315) were issued at 80 points. Subclass 491 sits at 90 points (4 January 2024). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
↑ Rising80pts
4 June 2026 · ~3 invited
Down from 95 · 3 rounds so far this FY
65–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
90pts
4 Jan 2024
Unchanged · 1 round so far this FY
189 places likely left this FY
377conservative (floor)379anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
6
Ahead
less than a month
3/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
1
Ahead
less than a month
3/6
Met the cut-off
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 6 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
▲ Rising
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited
8 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 4 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
2last FY
6this FY
▲ +200%Round to round · last 2 FY
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1
2
3
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
75DOE ≤ Oct 25
If 20 invited
70DOE ≤ July 25
If 50 invited
65DOE ≤ Apr 26
If 100 invited
All invited (62)
If 200 invited
All invited (62)
If 500 invited
All invited (62)
If 1000 invited
All invited (62)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26 | 80 | 1–1 | 2–2 | 377–379 | 80DOE ≤ Oct 25 | 80DOE ≤ Oct 25 | 62 | 6 | 395 | 75DOE ≤ Oct 25 | 70DOE ≤ July 25 | 65DOE ≤ Apr 26 | All invited (62) | All invited (62) | All invited (62) | All invited (62) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Electronics Trades Workers (3423xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
105
Remaining for 189
395
Spots left (FY)
377 – 379
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 8 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 7 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 (80)
Key Insights for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class). Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 15 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 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 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 505 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 80+ pts
252
Below Cutoff
253
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
505
MoM Change
-18 (-3.4%)
Peak Month
Dec 25 (610)
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
505
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
34
Likelyⓘ
~12 mo ~ ~12 mo
Jun 2027~12 mo
Jun 2027Likely
Jun 2027~12 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
12
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Sep 25 (41)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | ~3Est. | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 1–2 | — | — | |
| 4 Jan 2024 | 491 | SACommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~11Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 90 | — | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~4Est. | — | — |
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- 189Federal95
- Est. Invitations
- 2–2
- Salary
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- Est. Invitations
- 1–1
- Salary
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- Est. Invitations
- 1–2
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 491SACommunity90
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~11Est.
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 491Federal90
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~4Est.
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
83EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
37(45%)
27M Trend
↑ 600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
71EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
34(48%)
27M Trend
↑ 622%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
76EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
45(59%)
27M Trend
↑ 3450%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
74EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
32(43%)
27M Trend
↑ 393%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
87EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
48(55%)
27M Trend
↑ 811%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
25EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
13(52%)
27M Trend
↑ 1100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
26EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
15(58%)
27M Trend
↑ 550%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
53EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
29(55%)
27M Trend
↑ 586%
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 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) subclass 189?
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) were issued at 80 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–95 over the last 6 rounds.
Is the Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class), the cut-off ranged 65–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 4 of 6, 85 points in 3 of 6, 80 points in 3 of 6, 75 points in 2 of 6, 70 points in 2 of 6. 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 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)?
For Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class): subclass 491 was last invited at 90 points (4 January 2024).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)?
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 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class), 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 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) for 190/491?
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) has state-nomination activity in: NSW, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY25-26 for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)?
An estimated 377–379 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class), based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How long is the wait for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) invitation rounds held?
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) has had 3 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 4 June 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.