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Mechanical Engineering Technician 312512
Skilled visa data · 2 tracked applicants · updated 16 Oct 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
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EOIs in pool
no invites last snapshot
190 · STATE NOMINATED
598
EOIs in pool
no invites last snapshot
491 · REGIONAL
835
EOIs in pool
invited down to 65 pts
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
1,433
Movement
▼ -47 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
<20
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)—
Official SkillSelect data as of Sep 2026
Recent grants · this occupation
No Mechanical Engineering Technician grants reported yet — be the first in the app.
State demand · 190 pool
NSW
101
SA
93
VIC
85
WA
84
QLD
82
ACT
51
NT
44
TAS
38
Nominated-state EOIs as of Sep 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Mechanical Engineering Technician?
As of Sep 2026, there are 1,433 EOIs for Mechanical Engineering Technician (312512) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 0 — 190: 598 — 491: 835.
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 pools1,433 EOIs
Invited last snapshot<20
Median grant—
Pool movement▼ -47/mo
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