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) Core Skills stream
CSOL
IMMI 24/089 • 07 Nov 2025
Subclass 482 (DAMA)
Subclass 186 (ENS) Direct Entry stream
CSOL
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
DAMA List Concessions Notes
English TSMIT / CSIT Age PR Pathway Skills & Experience
NT Northern Territory up to 55 Type C –
QLD Far North Queensland up to 55 Group 1 –
QLD Townsville up to 55 Group 1 –
WA Western Australia up to 55 – Available in Metro Perth
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: 34
Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers
Minor Group: 342
Electronics and Telecommunications Trades Workers
Unit Group: 3424
Telecommunications Trades Workers
ANZSCO 342412: Telecommunications Cable Jointer
Description
Joints, terminates and repairs copper and fibre optic telecommunications cables installed in underground pipes, trenches and overhead systems.
Unit Group 3424: Telecommunications Trades Workers
Description
TELECOMMUNICA TIONS TRADES WORKERS install, maintain and repair data transmission equipment, aerial lines, conduits, cables, radio antennae and telecommunications equipment and appliances.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, Unit Group 3424: Telecommunications Trades Workers, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Examining drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and
  • Locating faults in telecommunications equipment using instruments such as ohmmeters,
  • Voltmeters, ammeters and transmission measuring equipment
  • Attaching wires and cables to appliances
  • Adjusting, replacing and repairing faulty items, and testing equipment using electronic
  • Instruments
  • Installing cabling for telephone, radio, pay TV and computer transmission
  • Joining cables and sealing sheaths with lead and thermoplastic
  • Erecting, testing and maintaining aerial and underground wires and cables, and radio
  • And mobile phone antennae
  • Installing telecommunications equipment and appliances such as telephones,
  • Switchboards and data transmission equipment
  • Occupations:
  • 34241 1 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
Description
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRADES WORKERS install, maintain and repair data transmission equipment, aerial lines, conduits, cables, radio antennae and telecommunications equipment and appliances.
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 Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022, Unit Group 3424: Telecommunications Trades Workers, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Examining drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed
  • Locating faults in telecommunications equipment using instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and transmission measuring equipment
  • Attaching wires and cables to appliances
  • Adjusting, replacing and repairing faulty items, and testing equipment using electronic instruments
  • Installing cabling for telephone, radio, pay TV and computer transmission
  • Joining cables and sealing sheaths with lead and thermoplastic
  • Erecting, testing and maintaining aerial and underground wires and cables, and radio and mobile phone antennae
  • Installing telecommunications equipment and appliances such as telephones, switchboards and data transmission equipment
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
342412: Telecommunications Cable Jointer
National (AUS) ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
S S S NS S S S S S
What is the Occupation Shortage List (OSL)?
Jobs and Skills Australia – Occupation Shortage Analysis
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, ANZSCO 2022