Surveying or Spatial Science Technician 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.
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
Quick answer
What points are Surveying or Spatial Science Technicians being invited at?
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician 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 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 491 State nominated | 127 | 0 | <20 | <20 |
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.
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician invitation round history
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician has not appeared in a published Home Affairs round since August 2020.
Which states list Surveying or Spatial Science Technician?
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician 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 | – | <20 |
| WA | Check official site | 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | – | 36 |
| 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 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician (312116)?
No recent 189 cut-off has been published for Surveying or Spatial Science Technician. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Surveying or Spatial Science Technician use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Surveying or Spatial Science Technician can be nominated for subclass 491 (CSOL, ROL).
Who assesses Surveying or Spatial Science Technician?
Skills assessments for Surveying or Spatial Science Technician are done by VETASSESS.
Which states nominate Surveying or Spatial Science Technician?
As last checked, Surveying or Spatial Science Technician 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 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician?
SkillSelect showed no submitted 189 EOIs for Surveying or Spatial Science Technician as at August 2026.
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Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data