Mechanical Engineering Technician

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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.

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Latest Mechanical Engineering Technician invitation rounds & points

Subclass 190

↓ Easing

65pts

9 Apr 2026

Down from 75 · 1 round so far this FY

65–85 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

Stable

85pts

26 June 2025

Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY

85–90 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

Subclass 189 wait estimates · — 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.

03

Is my points score enough for Mechanical Engineering Technician?

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?

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See 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

EOI 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 — this can reflect round size, occupation allocation or EOI pool changes.

  • ℹ

    1 round so far in FY25-26. Mechanical Engineering Technician has been invited in 1 invitation round 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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Mechanical Engineering Technician EOI queue & points distribution

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Mechanical Engineering Technician?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

08/2026 snapshot · 1,305 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

65

At 65+ pts

1,164

Below Cutoff

138

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

1,305

MoM Change

-20 (-1.5%)

Peak Month

May 26 (1,388)

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.

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In Queue

1,305

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

69

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

53

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

Apr 26 (56)

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Mechanical Engineering Technician round history

Round History

  • 190NSWCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰80000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
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09

Mechanical Engineering Technician 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

NSW✓Listed

271EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

212(78%)

30M Trend

↑ 1708%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VIC✓Listed

209EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

182(87%)

30M Trend

↑ 2167%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD✓Listed

235EOIs

Building & Construction

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

193(82%)

30M Trend

↑ 3000%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

233EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

201(86%)

30M Trend

↑ 3100%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

210EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

181(86%)

30M Trend

↑ 3300%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

93EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

79(85%)

30M Trend

↑ 4400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

125EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

110(88%)

30M Trend

↑ 2340%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

147EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

122(83%)

30M Trend

↑ 2660%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Mechanical Engineering Technician

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?

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 Mechanical Engineering Technician. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, 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 received invitations in 1 rounds so far in FY25-26.

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Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, September update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
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.