# Sheetmetal Trades Worker (ANZSCO 322211)

Source: Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results; per-occupation invitation counts are ImmiTrend estimates (the Department publishes totals and cut-offs, not per-occupation counts)  
Data as at: 2 November 2026 (EOI pool: October 2026)  
Page: https://immitrend.com.au/occupations/sheetmetal-trades-worker-322211

## Summary

As at November 2026, Sheetmetal Trades Worker (ANZSCO 322211) is still invited through the subclass 189: the 15 October 2026 round invited it at 65 points, for EOIs with a date of effect up to 12 August 2026 (an estimated 12 invitations, 100% of its 12 EOIs at 65+). The October 2026 189 pool holds 2 EOIs (0 at 85+ points), with 16 in 190 and 29 in 491. Four states list the occupation for 190 or 491. The 189 cut-off ranged 65–85 over the last 5 rounds, easing.

## Pathways

| Visa | Pathway | Latest cut-off | Source | Status | Grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 189 | Skilled Independent | 65 (15 October 2026, DOE 12 August 2026) | official | 2 of 4 rounds | 3 (2024-25) |
| 190 | State nominated | no round recorded | – | 4 states list it | 11 (2025-26*) |
| 491 | Regional, state or family | no round recorded | – | 4 states list it | 2–8 (2025-26*) |
| 186 | Employer sponsored | No points test | – | Largest | 8 (2024-25) |

## Will I get a 189 invitation as a Sheetmetal Trades Worker?

Likely at 65 points or more. Sheetmetal Trades Worker was invited in 5 recent 189 rounds, most recently at 65 on 15 Oct 2026.

### Last 189 round (15 October 2026)

| Cut-off | Date of effect | Est. invited | Queue invited |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 65 | on or before 12 August 2026 | 12 | 100% (12 of 12 EOIs at 65+) |

Cut-off and date of effect: Home Affairs. Invitations and queue share: ImmiTrend estimates from the 1 October 2026 EOI pool.

ImmiTrend's frozen prediction for this round was 85 points; every occupation's prediction and result: https://immitrend.com.au/189-prediction/2026-10-15.

Next 189 round: date not announced; forecast pending.

## Which state could nominate a Sheetmetal Trades Worker?

Four states list Sheetmetal Trades Worker for 2026-27: NSW, VIC, QLD and WA are open.

## All states as a table

| State | Status | Listed | 190 queue | 491 queue | 85+ | Last cut-off | State places 190 / 491 (all occupations) | 190 + 491 grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NSW New South Wales | open | 190, 491 | 3 | 7 | 1 | – | – / – | 1 |
| VIC Victoria | open | 190, 491 | 6 | 5 | 0 | – | 900 / – | 0 |
| QLD Queensland | open | 190, 491 | 2 | 3 | 0 | – | – / – | 1 |
| SA South Australia | open · onshore only | Not listed | 2 | 4 | 1 | – | – / – | 0 |
| WA Western Australia | open | 190, 491 | 8 | 11 | 4 | – | – / – | 0 |
| TAS Tasmania | open | Not listed | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1,250 / 800 | 0 |
| NT Northern Territory | closed | Not listed | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – / – | 0 |
| ACT Australian Capital Territory | open | Not listed | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – / – | 0 |

## How many Sheetmetal Trades Worker visas are actually granted?

2025-26, provisional: 11 × 190, 2–8 × 491 (186 and 494 not yet published). 17 skilled visas for Sheetmetal Trades Worker in 2024-25, the 260th most of 581 occupations: 8 × 186, 4 × 494, 3 × 189, 1 × 190, 1 × 491.

| Visa | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | Change | 2025-26* |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 186 | 12 | 8 | – | – |
| 190 | 2 | 1 | – | 11 |
| 491 | 3 | 1 | – | 2–8 |
| 189 | 1 | 3 | – | – |
| 494 | 1 | 4 | – | – |

## Cut-off history

### 189 rounds, latest 8

Where it ranks (last 2 FY): invited in 2 of 4 rounds; invitations per round +3500% this FY so far (12 in 1 round) against last FY (1 in 3 rounds).

| Date | Min. points | Date of effect | Est. invited | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 October 2026 | 65 | 12 August 2026 | 12 | official |
| 4 June 2026 | 80 | – | 1 | official |
| 7 November 2024 | 70 | – | 0 | official |
| 5 September 2024 | 75 | – | 5–6 | official |
| 13 June 2024 | 85 | – | 2 | official |

## Frequently asked questions

### What points do you need for Sheetmetal Trades Worker subclass 189?

Sheetmetal Trades Worker last invited (189) 15 October 2026 at 65 points; ranged 65–85 over its last 5 invited rounds. At 65 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 12 August 2026 were invited.

### Was I invited in the 15 October 2026 189 round as Sheetmetal Trades Worker?

In the 15 October 2026 round, Sheetmetal Trades Worker EOIs at 70 points or more were invited; at 65 points, those with a date of effect on or before 12 August 2026; at 60 or less, none. ImmiTrend estimates 12 invitations, 100% of the 12 EOIs at 65+ points.

### Is the Sheetmetal Trades Worker subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

Easing: across the last 5 189 rounds the Sheetmetal Trades Worker cut-off ranged 65–85, from 85 (13 June 2024) to 65 (15 October 2026).

### Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Sheetmetal Trades Worker (subclass 189)?

Over Sheetmetal Trades Worker's last 5 invited 189 rounds (latest 15 October 2026) cut-offs ranged 65–85. Met: 95: 5 of 5, 90: 5 of 5, 85: 5 of 5, 80: 4 of 5, 75: 3 of 5, 70: 2 of 5. At 65 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 12 August 2026 were invited.

### What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Sheetmetal Trades Worker?

For Sheetmetal Trades Worker: subclass 491 was last invited at 70 points (8 December 2022).

### How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Sheetmetal Trades Worker?

States and territories issue 190 and 491 invitations under their own policies, not national EOI queue order. Check My Score compares your profile with community-reported invited samples for Sheetmetal Trades Worker; samples may be incomplete.

### Which states nominate Sheetmetal Trades Worker for 190/491?

Sheetmetal Trades Worker is on the current 190/491 state nomination lists of: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

### How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY2026-27 for Sheetmetal Trades Worker?

About 464 subclass 189 places are estimated left for Sheetmetal Trades Worker in FY2026-27 after the 15 October 2026 round, of 476 for the year. Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so the places are an ImmiTrend estimate.

### How often are Sheetmetal Trades Worker invitation rounds held?

Subclass 189: 1 federal round so far in FY2026-27 (15 October 2026); Sheetmetal Trades Worker received invitations in 1 of them.

### How many Sheetmetal Trades Worker visas were granted in 2024-25?

17 main applicants: 8 through 186, 4 through 494, 3 through 189, 1 through 190 and 1 through 491.

## Sources

- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results (189 cut-offs)
- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect EOI data dashboard (EOI pool)
- State and territory nomination program pages (lists, program status, places)
- Department of Home Affairs — BP0068 visa grants by occupation (CC BY 4.0)
- 190 and 491 cut-offs are reported by ImmiTrend users unless marked official

Figures are from the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect EOI data dashboard and invitation round results, compiled by ImmiTrend (CC BY 4.0: cite ImmiTrend and link to the page).