Metallurgical or Materials Technician

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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.

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Latest Metallurgical or Materials Technician invitation rounds & points

Subclass 190

Stable

75pts

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

→ 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.

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Is my points score enough for Metallurgical or Materials Technician?

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?

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See 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

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (75)

Key Insights for Metallurgical or Materials Technician

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Metallurgical or Materials Technician are rising, which suggests competition may be increasing. Higher points generally improve 189 ranking; 190/491 outcomes still depend on each state and territory's policy and priorities.

  • ℹ

    1 round so far in FY25-26. Metallurgical or Materials 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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Metallurgical or Materials Technician EOI queue & points distribution

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Metallurgical or Materials Technician?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

08/2026 snapshot · 776 submitted EOIs in queue

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Peak Points

70

At 75+ pts

421

Below Cutoff

355

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

776

MoM Change

+10 (1.3%)

Peak Month

Aug 26 (776)

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

776

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

82

Invitation Trends

Apr 24 – Aug 26

Latest

40

MoM Change

-3 (-7.0%)

Peak Month

Mar 26 (59)

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Metallurgical or Materials Technician round history

Round History

  • 190NSWCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491QLDCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰20000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰20000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
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Metallurgical or Materials Technician 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

NSW✓Listed

162EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

73(45%)

30M Trend

↑ 2233%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VIC✓Listed

113EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

50(44%)

30M Trend

↑ 2040%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD✓Listed

130EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

53(41%)

30M Trend

↑ 2020%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

144EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

69(48%)

30M Trend

↑ 1757%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

185EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

105(57%)

30M Trend

↑ 1464%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

47EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

18(38%)

30M Trend

↑ 4300%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

50EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

21(42%)

30M Trend

↑ 4500%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

89EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

40(45%)

30M Trend

↑ 2500%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Metallurgical or Materials Technician

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?

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 Metallurgical or Materials Technician. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, 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 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.