Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber is a priority processing occupation: since 25 July 2026, applications lodged by people already in Australia in this group are decided ahead of other skilled applications. This affects how quickly a lodged application is processed, not whether you are invited.
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
Quick answer
What points are Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumbers being invited at?
The most recent 189 round that invited Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber EOIs was on 4 June 2026, from 65 points. As at August 2026, 20 EOIs for 189 were waiting, including at least 0 at 65 points or more.
Data as at
Latest invitation cut-offs
No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.
How Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber ranks
Where this occupation sits among all occupations invited for the 189 visa, by the number of EOIs SkillSelect showed as invited after each round.
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 program years
63 invites in last 2 program years · busiest round 23 · typical round 10
Most consistently invited
invited in 5 of 5 rounds
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
Round to round · last 2 program years
invites per round
How many Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
- 95<20
- 75<20
- 70<20
- 65<20
- 60<20
- 55<20
- 45<20
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | 20 | 0 | <20 | 0 |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 197 | 0 | 30 | <20 |
| 491 State nominated | 213 | 0 | <20 | <20 |
| 491 Family sponsored | <20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
EOIs below the 65-point pass mark cannot be invited. "<20" means fewer than 20. SkillSelect hides small numbers to protect privacy. An EOI can be counted under more than one visa.
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber invitation round history
| Round | Visa | Lowest points invited |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 189 | 65 |
| 13 November 2025 | 189 | 65 |
| 13 November 2025 | 491 family | 70 |
| 21 August 2025 | 189 | 65 |
| 21 August 2025 | 491 family | 70 |
| 7 November 2024 | 189 | 70 |
| 5 September 2024 | 189 | 65 |
| 13 June 2024 | 189 | 65 |
| 8 December 2022 | 189Offshore | 65 |
| 22 August 2022 | 189Offshore | 65 |
Which states list Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber?
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber is on the official state nomination list for NSW, QLD, WA, TAS, ACT and NT. Being listed doesn't guarantee an invitation, and a state may be closed. EOI counts are submitted 190 and 491 EOIs as at August 2026.
| State | Program | On state list | 190 EOIs | 491 EOIs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | Closed | 190 & 491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 44 | 46 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | 34 | 34 |
| QLD | Closed | 190 & 491Living overseas or Living in the state | 32 | 26 |
| WA | Check official site | 190 & 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 — from 65 points | 20 | 35 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | 46 | 43 |
| TAS | Open | 190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state | <20 | <20 |
| ACT | Not open yet | 190 & 491 | <20 | <20 |
| NT | Open | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | <20 | <20 |
State lists and statuses come from each state's official migration website, checked 17 September 2026. General information only, not migration advice.
Frequently asked questions
How many points do I need for Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber (334112)?
The most recent 189 round to invite Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber (4 June 2026) started at 65 points. Cut-offs change every round, so check the round history on this page. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (CSOL, MLTSSL).
Who assesses Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber?
Skills assessments for Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber are done by TRA.
Which states nominate Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber?
As last checked, Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, QLD, WA, TAS, ACT and NT. States set their own criteria and some may be closed, so check the state pages linked on this page.
How many people are in the queue for Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber?
As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed 20 submitted EOIs for Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber under subclass 189.
Related occupations
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data