Building and Engineering Technicians nec 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.
Building and Engineering Technicians nec
Quick answer
What points are Building and Engineering Technicians necs being invited at?
Building and Engineering Technicians nec is not eligible for the 189 visa. It can be used for 491 with state or family nomination.
Data as at
Latest invitation cut-offs
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No published cut-off yet
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How many Building and Engineering Technicians nec EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 491 State nominated | 227 | 0 | <20 | 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.
Building and Engineering Technicians nec invitation round history
Building and Engineering Technicians nec has not appeared in a published Home Affairs round since August 2020.
Which states list Building and Engineering Technicians nec?
Building and Engineering Technicians nec is on the official state nomination list for NSW, QLD, WA, 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 | 491NSW Regional Skills List | – | 20 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | – | <20 |
| QLD | Closed | 491Living overseas or Living in the state | – | 22 |
| WA | Check official site | 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | – | 57 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | – | 20 |
| TAS | Open | Not listed | – | <20 |
| ACT | Not open yet | 491 | – | <20 |
| NT | Open | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | – | <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 Building and Engineering Technicians nec (312999)?
No recent 189 cut-off has been published for Building and Engineering Technicians nec. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Building and Engineering Technicians nec use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Building and Engineering Technicians nec can be nominated for subclass 491 (CSOL, ROL).
Who assesses Building and Engineering Technicians nec?
Skills assessments for Building and Engineering Technicians nec are done by VETASSESS, Engineers Australia.
Which states nominate Building and Engineering Technicians nec?
As last checked, Building and Engineering Technicians nec is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, QLD, WA, 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 Building and Engineering Technicians nec?
SkillSelect showed no submitted 189 EOIs for Building and Engineering Technicians nec as at August 2026.
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Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data