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Electrical Engineering Draftsperson

Quick answer

What points are Electrical Engineering Draftspersons being invited at?

The most recent 189 round that invited Electrical Engineering Draftsperson EOIs was on 4 June 2026, from 80 points. As at August 2026, 156 EOIs for 189 were waiting, including at least 0 at 80 points or more.

Data as at

Latest invitation cut-offs

189 Skilled Independent
80pts
4 June 2026 Official
Home Affairs round
491 Skilled Work Regional
65pts
22 August 2022 Official
Family sponsored round
190 Skilled Nominated

No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.

Next 189 round forecast Estimate
80 points (likely 75–90)
Likely to be included in the next round, based on recent rounds.
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How Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 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

#115
of 195 occupations invited
#13 in Engineering
Top 59% Rising

40 invites in last 2 program years · busiest round 10 · typical round 10

Most consistently invited

invited in 4 of 5 rounds

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

102024-25
302025-26
+200%

Round to round · last 2 program years

Sept 24
<20Nov 24
<20Aug 25
<20Nov 25
<20June 26

invites per round

“Invitations” are EOIs SkillSelect shows as invited in the round month. The true number is somewhat higher because some people lodge their visa straight away.See the top 50 occupations Compare all occupations

How many Electrical Engineering Draftsperson EOIs are waiting?

SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official

Subclass 189 EOIs submitted, by points
At or above 80 points (last cut-off) Below cut-off
  • 90<20
  • 85<20
  • 80<20
  • 7526
  • 7046
  • 6533
  • 60<20
  • 55<20
  • 50<20
  • 45<20
Subclass 189 EOIs submitted, by month
078156September 2024: 22October 2024: 39November 2024: 54December 2024: 65January 2025: 69February 2025: 75March 2025: 77April 2025: 83May 2025: 87June 2025: 89July 2025: 95August 2025: 95September 2025: 97October 2025: 113November 2025: 111December 2025: 114January 2026: 122February 2026: 127March 2026: 131April 2026: 130May 2026: 131June 2026: 117July 2026: 124August 2026: 156156Sept 24Aug 26
EOIs by visa and status for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
VisaSubmittedInvitedLodgedOn hold
189 Skilled Independent156022<20
190 Skilled Nominated190037<20
491 State nominated255021<20
491 Family sponsored<200<200

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.

Electrical Engineering Draftsperson invitation round history

RoundVisaLowest points invited
4 June 202618980
13 November 202518985
21 August 202518990
7 November 202418990
8 December 2022189Offshore65
8 December 2022189Onshore65
22 August 2022189Offshore65
22 August 2022491 familyOffshore65

Which states list Electrical Engineering Draftsperson?

Electrical Engineering Draftsperson is on the official state nomination list for NSW, QLD, WA and ACT. 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.

StateProgramOn state list190 EOIs491 EOIs
NSWClosed190 & 491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List3443
VICCheck official siteNo state list3236
QLDClosed190 & 491Living overseas or Living in the state2626
WACheck official site190 & 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points7192
SANot open yetNot listed2327
TASOpenNot listed<20<20
ACTNot open yet190 & 491<20<20
NTOpenNot listed<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 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson (312311)?

The most recent 189 round to invite Electrical Engineering Draftsperson (4 June 2026) started at 80 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 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson use?

On the current skilled occupation list, Electrical Engineering Draftsperson can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (CSOL, MLTSSL).

Who assesses Electrical Engineering Draftsperson?

Skills assessments for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson are done by Engineers Australia.

Which states nominate Electrical Engineering Draftsperson?

As last checked, Electrical Engineering Draftsperson is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, QLD, WA and ACT. 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 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson?

As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed 156 submitted EOIs for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson under subclass 189.

Related occupations

Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data