190NSWCommunity
65- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰80000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
Mechanical Engineering Technician
ANZSCO 312512STSOL
Subclass 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 9 April 2026, subclass 190 invitations for Mechanical Engineering Technician (ANZSCO 312512) were issued at 65 points. Subclass 491 sits at 85 points (26 June 2025). Cut-offs are trending downward across recent rounds.
⬡ Personal report
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 190
↓ Easing65pts
9 Apr 2026
Down from 75 · 1 round so far this FY
65–85 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
Stable85pts
26 June 2025
Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY
85–90 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
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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Check my score
Can I get invited for Mechanical Engineering Technician with my points?
04
189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Mechanical Engineering Technician in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Mechanical Engineering Technician if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
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Cut-offs & capacity
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 8 data points
Points Summary
Highest
90
Lowest
65
Average
81
Across 8 federal rounds
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (65)
Key Insights for Mechanical Engineering Technician
- ↓
Points are easing. The minimum invited score has moved from -Infinity to Infinity over the past 0 rounds, suggesting increased allocation or reduced EOI volume.
- ℹ
1 round so far in FY25-26. Mechanical Engineering Technician has been included in 1 invitation round 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 Mechanical Engineering Technician?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
06/2026 snapshot · 1,370 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 65+ pts
1,226
Below Cutoff
140
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Jun 26
Latest
1,370
MoM Change
-18 (-1.3%)
Peak Month
May 26 (1,388)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 06/2026 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
1,370
Oldest Waiting
Jun 24
Total Invited
69
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Jun 26
Latest
53
MoM Change
+2 (3.9%)
Peak Month
Apr 26 (56)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 23 May 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 9 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 190 | SACommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Jan 2025 | 190 | SACommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore |
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- 491NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491NSWCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190SACommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190SACommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Mechanical Engineering Technician for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
274EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
210(77%)
28M Trend
↑ 1708%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
230EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
195(85%)
28M Trend
↑ 2389%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
237EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
199(84%)
28M Trend
↑ 3100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
248EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
213(86%)
28M Trend
↑ 3314%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
228EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
194(85%)
28M Trend
↑ 3567%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
101EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
85(84%)
28M Trend
↑ 4800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
137EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
122(89%)
28M Trend
↑ 2580%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
153EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
127(83%)
28M Trend
↑ 2760%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Mechanical Engineering Technician?
For Mechanical Engineering Technician: subclass 190 was last invited at 65 points (9 April 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (26 June 2025).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Mechanical Engineering Technician?
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 Mechanical Engineering Technician, 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 Mechanical Engineering Technician for 190/491?
Mechanical Engineering Technician 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 Mechanical Engineering Technician invitation rounds held?
Mechanical Engineering Technician has had 1 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 30 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.