Visa Subclass   Eligibility List Legislative Instrument
Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated) IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 491 (Family Sponsored) IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 485 (Graduate) IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 482 (SID) IMMI 24/089 • 07 Nov 2025
Subclass 482 (DAMA)
Subclass 186 (ENS) IMMI 24/093 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 187 (RSMS)
Subclass 494 (SESR) Employer sponsored stream
ROL
IMMI 19/219 • 14 Dec 2024
Subclass 407 (Training) IMMI 19/050 • 14 Dec 2024
State Eligibility
190
  • Occupation MAY be eligible
  • Special Conditions apply
  • Occupation NOT eligible
An EOI that meets all requirements and has all fields completed can be submitted. Submitted EOIs are eligible for selection in an invitation round, by a State and Territory government agency or Austrade, depending on the selected visa subclass.
Select month and year to view Submitted, Invited and Lodged counts for all visa subclasses.
Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa
(Points-tested stream)
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated visa
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Subclass 491
Family Sponsored stream
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Subclass 491
State Sponsored stream
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Source
Department of Home Affairs, SkillSelect. Updated monthly; subject to change.
ANZSCO Details
Major Group: 3
TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS
Sub-Major Group: 31
Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians
Minor Group: 312
Building and Engineering Technicians
Unit Group: 3121
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians
ANZSCO 312115: Plumbing Inspector
Description
Inspects plumbing work to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Registration or licensing is required.
Unit Group 3121: Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians
Description
ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING AND SUR VEYING TECHNICIANS perform technical functions to assist Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors by supervising and inspecting construction sites, estimating time, costs and resources, inspecting plumbing work, and collecting and evaluating survey data and preparing maps and plans.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, Unit Group 3121: Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Interpreting plans, regulations and codes of practice
  • Preparing preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications
  • Preparing, editing and revising plans, maps, charts and drawings
  • Coordinating works programs
  • Inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations and
  • Standards
  • Calculating costs and estimating time scales
  • Collecting data using surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment
  • Performing routine computations and plotting preliminary data
  • Occupations:
  • 3121 11 Architectural Draftsperson
  • 3121 12 Building Associate
  • 3121 13 Building Inspector
  • 3121 14 Construction Estimator
  • 3121 15 Plumbing Inspector
  • 3121 16 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
Description
ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING AND SURVEYING TECHNICIANS perform technical functions to assist Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors by supervising and inspecting construction sites, estimating time, costs and resources, inspecting plumbing work, and collecting and evaluating survey data and preparing maps and plans.
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022, Unit Group 3121: Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Assisting Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors in planning and organisation
  • Interpreting plans, regulations and codes of practice
  • Preparing preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications
  • Preparing, editing and revising plans, maps, charts and drawings
  • Coordinating works programs
  • Inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations and standards
  • Calculating costs and estimating time scales
  • Collecting data using surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment
  • Performing routine computations and plotting preliminary data
2025 Occupation Shortage List
The 2025 Occupation Shortage List (OSL) provides a detailed view of occupations in shortage in Australia and by each state and territory. The OSL is released annually by Jobs and Skills Australia.
Occupation Ratings: NS → No Shortage; R → Regional Shortage; S → Shortage; M → Metropolitan Shortage
312115: Plumbing Inspector
National (AUS) ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS
What is the Occupation Shortage List (OSL)?
Jobs and Skills Australia – Occupation Shortage Analysis
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, ANZSCO 2022