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Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)

Quick answer

What points are Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)s being invited at?

The most recent 189 round that invited Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) EOIs was on 4 June 2026, from 80 points. As at August 2026, 55 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
70pts
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 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 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
#3 in Trades & technicians
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 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 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
  • 80<20
  • 75<20
  • 70<20
  • 6520
  • 60<20
  • 55<20
  • 50<20
Subclass 189 EOIs submitted, by month
02957February 2025: 22March 2025: 23April 2025: 30May 2025: 32June 2025: 39July 2025: 39August 2025: 40September 2025: 44October 2025: 46November 2025: 49December 2025: 51January 2026: 50February 2026: 54March 2026: 57April 2026: 57May 2026: 57June 2026: 52July 2026: 55August 2026: 5555Feb 25Aug 26
EOIs by visa and status for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
VisaSubmittedInvitedLodgedOn hold
189 Skilled Independent550<20<20
190 Skilled Nominated1860<20<20
491 State nominated2150<20<20
491 Family sponsored<20000

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.

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) invitation round history

RoundVisaLowest points invited
4 June 202618980
13 November 202518995
21 August 202518995
7 November 202418990
8 December 2022189Offshore65
8 December 2022189Onshore90
22 August 2022189Offshore65
22 August 2022491 familyOffshore70

Which states list Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)?

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) is on the official state nomination list for NSW, WA and TAS. 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 List3432
VICCheck official siteNo state list3032
QLDClosedNot listed3136
WACheck official site190 & 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points3540
SANot open yetNot listed3130
TASOpen190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state<20<20
ACTNot open yetNot listed2120
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 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) (342315)?

The most recent 189 round to invite Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) (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 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) use?

On the current skilled occupation list, Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (CSOL, MLTSSL).

Who assesses Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)?

Skills assessments for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) are done by TRA.

Which states nominate Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)?

As last checked, Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, WA and TAS. 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 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)?

As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed 55 submitted EOIs for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) under subclass 189.

Related occupations

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