190NSWCommunity
75- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
Metallurgical or Materials Technician
ANZSCO 312912STSOL
Subclass 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 6 November 2025, subclass 190 invitations for Metallurgical or Materials Technician (ANZSCO 312912) were issued at 75 points. Subclass 491 sits at 75 points (18 February 2025). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
⬡ Personal report
Checking your access…
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 190
Stable75pts
6 Nov 2025
Up from 70 · 1 round so far this FY
65–75 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
75pts
18 Feb 2025
1 round so far this FY
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 Metallurgical or Materials Technician with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Metallurgical or Materials Technician in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Metallurgical or Materials 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 · 7 data points
Points Summary
Highest
75
Lowest
65
Average
71
Across 7 federal rounds
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (75)
Key Insights for Metallurgical or Materials Technician
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Metallurgical or Materials Technician. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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1 round so far in FY25-26. Metallurgical or Materials 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 Metallurgical or Materials Technician?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
06/2026 snapshot · 727 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 75+ pts
416
Below Cutoff
311
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Jun 26
Latest
727
MoM Change
+13 (1.8%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (727)
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
727
Oldest Waiting
Jun 24
Total Invited
83
Invitation Trends
Apr 24 – Jun 26
Latest
49
MoM Change
-2 (-3.9%)
Peak Month
Mar 26 (59)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 18 Feb 2025 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 14 Jan 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰20000 | offshore | |
| 3 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 3 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰20000 | offshore | |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore |
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- 491QLDCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰20000
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰20000
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Metallurgical or Materials Technician for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
151EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
69(46%)
28M Trend
↑ 1967%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
109EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
48(44%)
28M Trend
↑ 1940%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
115EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
48(42%)
28M Trend
↑ 1680%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
134EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
65(49%)
28M Trend
↑ 1586%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
189EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
110(58%)
28M Trend
↑ 1482%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
48EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
20(42%)
28M Trend
↑ 4400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
56EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
26(46%)
28M Trend
↑ 5000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
80EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
37(46%)
28M Trend
↑ 2233%
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 Metallurgical or Materials Technician?
For Metallurgical or Materials Technician: subclass 190 was last invited at 75 points (6 November 2025). subclass 491 was last invited at 75 points (18 February 2025).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Metallurgical or Materials 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 Metallurgical or Materials 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 Metallurgical or Materials Technician for 190/491?
Metallurgical or Materials 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 Metallurgical or Materials Technician invitation rounds held?
Metallurgical or Materials 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.