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Mechanical Engineering Technician 312512
Skilled visa data · 2 tracked applicants · updated 4 Nov 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
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EOIs in pool
no invites last snapshot
190 · STATE NOMINATED
602
EOIs in pool
no invites last snapshot
491 · REGIONAL
843
EOIs in pool
invited down to 65 pts
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
1,445
Movement
▲ +12 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
<20
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)—
Official SkillSelect data as of Oct 2026
Recent grants · this occupation
No Mechanical Engineering Technician grants reported yet — be the first in the app.
State demand · 190 pool
NSW
103
SA
96
VIC
86
WA
83
QLD
80
ACT
53
NT
43
TAS
38
Nominated-state EOIs as of Oct 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Mechanical Engineering Technician?
As of Oct 2026, there are 1,445 EOIs for Mechanical Engineering Technician (312512) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 0 — 190: 602 — 491: 843.
What points do I need for a Mechanical Engineering Technician invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 491 — 65 points. Higher points always mean a shorter wait.
How long does a grant take for Mechanical Engineering Technician?
No grants for Mechanical Engineering Technician have been reported in the community yet — subclass-level medians on the processing times pages are the best guide.
AT A GLANCE
Best pool odds—
Total in pools1,445 EOIs
Invited last snapshot<20
Median grant—
Pool movement▲ +12/mo
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