This is the 2026 invitation round trends analysis for ANZSCO 399111 — Boat Builder and Repairer. For visa pathway selection see the 399111 pathway guide. For TRA assessment see the skills assessment guide. For state-by-state breakdown see the state nomination comparison. For cost / timeline see the case study.
Short version
Skills list reality for 399111:
- MLTSSL — listed ✓. Supports 189 / 190 / 491 / 485 / 407.
- STSOL — not listed (irrelevant — MLTSSL broader).
- CSOL — listed ✓. Supports 186 DE / 482.
- ROL — not listed (but 494 still eligible via MLTSSL + CSOL combination).
This is the broadest possible visa stack — all major skilled migration channels open.
State nomination (FY 2025-26):
| State | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | ✓ | ✓ |
| VIC | ✓ | ✓ |
| QLD | ✓ | ✓ |
| SA | ✓ | ✓ |
| WA | ✗ | ✗ |
| NT | ✓ | ✓ |
| ACT | ✓ | ✓ |
| TAS | ✓ | ✓ |
7 of 8 states nominate. Only WA excludes.
Historical 189 invitation rounds for 399111
Source data confirms 399111 has appeared in Home Affairs SkillSelect invitation rounds:
- 2022-08-22
- 2022-12-08
- 2024-11-07
- 2025-08-21
- 2025-11-13
(Researcher: verify current rounds at Home Affairs SkillSelect page; data not always published per-occupation per round.)
5 confirmed round dates is a strong invitation track record. This is a genuinely invited MLTSSL trade.
What this means for 189 invitations
189 invitation cutoffs vary by occupation and intake. For 399111:
- Trade occupation with established invitation history.
- Likely points range 65-80 depending on round.
- Hedge: data not always published per-occupation per round.
For 189 candidates with 70-80+ EOI points (Superior English, strong experience), 189 is a realistic primary channel.
State-by-state invitation patterns
NSW Skilled Nominated
NSW eligibility: 190 ✓ / 491 ✓. Allocations FY 2025-26: 2,100 for 190, 1,500 for 491.
Competitiveness: 75-90 EOI points + NSW connection.
Industry fit: Sydney superyacht refit, Hawkesbury boat builders, Newcastle marine.
VIC — Live in Melbourne
VIC eligibility: 190 ✓ / 491 ✓. Allocations: 2,700 / 700.
Competitiveness: 75-85 EOI points.
Industry fit: Hastings Marine cluster, Sandringham yachts.
QLD — Migration Queensland
QLD eligibility: 190 ✓ / 491 ✓. Allocations: 1,850 / 750.
Competitiveness: QLD job offer + 65-80 EOI points.
Industry fit — strongest in Australia: Gold Coast Marine Precinct (Coomera — regional) — Riviera, Maritimo, Quintrex, Sunrunner, Cruise Craft. Sunshine Coast marine cluster — Mooloolaba.
SA — Skilled & Business Migration
SA eligibility: 190 ✓ / 491 ✓. Allocations: 1,350 / 900.
Competitiveness: 65-80 EOI points. SA is the points-friendliest state.
WA — NOT ELIGIBLE
WA does not nominate 399111. Fallback: 186 DE / 482 / 494 with WA sponsor (Fremantle marine).
NT — MigrationNT
NT eligibility: 190 ✓ / 491 ✓. Allocations: 850 / 800. NT job offer + commitment + 70+ EOI points.
ACT — Canberra Matrix
ACT eligibility: 190 ✓ / 491 ✓. Allocations: 800 / 800. No significant ACT boat industry — Matrix structurally weak for offshore.
TAS — Migration Tasmania
TAS eligibility: 190 ✓ / 491 ✓. Allocations: 1,200 / 650. Whole of TAS regional for 491.
Industry fit: Hobart wooden boat tradition + Tasmanian whisky / cruise industries.
Realistic points-score expectations
For 189 Independent: Likely range 65-80 points.
For state 190 / 491:
| Visa | Approx competitive score (excluding 5/15 nomination) |
|---|---|
| 190 NSW | 70-85 |
| 190 VIC | 70-85 |
| 190 QLD (with QLD job) | 65-80 |
| 190 SA | 60-75 |
| 190 NT (with NT job) | 60-75 |
| 190 ACT (Matrix) | n/a |
| 190 TAS (with TAS connection) | 60-75 |
| 491 (any eligible state) | 50-65 + 15 regional |
Employer-sponsored alternatives
Available for 399111:
- 186 Direct Entry (CSOL) — 6-12 months, PR on grant.
- 482 Core Skills — 4-year temp + 186 TRT.
- 494 Regional Employer — 5-year provisional + 191 PR.
Realistic sponsors: Riviera Australia (Coomera), Maritimo (Coomera), Sunrunner, Cruise Craft, Quintrex, Sunshine Coast marine cluster, Hobart wooden boat builders, Sydney superyacht refit.
Where to verify
- Home Affairs SkillSelect invitation rounds
- NSW Skilled Nominated
- Live in Melbourne (VIC)
- Migration Queensland
- Migration SA
- MigrationNT
- ACT Canberra Matrix
- Migration Tasmania
Tools
- Points calculator
- Visa fee calculator
- Document checklist
- Eligibility wizard
- Invitation rounds tracker
- ANZSCO search
Next step
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