49 occupations
Trades & technicians
How each occupation in Trades & technicians ranks for subclass 189 invitations, by the number of EOIs SkillSelect showed as invited after each round. Figures as at August 2026.
Quick answer
Which Trades & technicians occupations get the most 189 invitations?
Cabinetmaker received the most 189 invitations in Trades & technicians over last 2 program years, with 58 invitations. 15 of the 49 occupations in this sector were invited at all in that period.
Data as at
Ranked by 189 invitations Official
49 occupations
SkillSelect hides groups under 20, so those rounds are counted as 10 and shown as “<20”.
Frequently asked questions
How is the ranking in Trades & technicians worked out?
We add up the EOIs SkillSelect reported as invited for each occupation in the months of each subclass 189 round over the window shown, then rank them. Occupations invited with a group of fewer than 20 are counted as 10, because SkillSelect does not publish the exact number.
Does a high rank in Trades & technicians mean it is easier to get invited?
No. A high rank means the occupation takes a large share of invitations, which helps, but the points cut-off decides whether you are invited. Check the cut-off column alongside the rank.
Do Trades & technicians occupations get priority visa processing?
No. Ministerial Direction 119 gives priority processing to construction, healthcare and teaching occupations only, and agriculture and fisheries were announced as future additions. Occupations in this sector are processed in the standard order.