ANZSCO 311213 · STSOL

Medical Laboratory Technician

Base reference dataset: 24 October 2026 · base state-list dataset: 23 October 2026. Later Admin-approved reviews are dated separately below. List coverage is not personal eligibility or a guaranteed invitation.

Visa list coverage

Occupation-list matches only. Select a visa for stream details and other requirements.

State and territory comparison

On List means occupation coverage for at least one pathway, not an open intake or personal eligibility. Select a state name for details.

Swipe horizontally to see all visa results and remarks.

List coverage by state or territory for subclass 190 and 491. Select a state name to open its details.
Subclass 190	Subclass 491	Remarks
On List	On List
On List	On List
Waiting	Waiting
On List	On List
Waiting	Waiting
On List	On List	Under priority
On List	On List
On List	On List

State and territory nomination

Where does 311213 appear?

Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated

New South Wales

Program Open

Occupation list matches

NSW 190 unit-group listOn this list
Scope
ANZSCO unit-group match, not an individual invitation result
Source period
Published NSW 190 list; program year not stated
Source currency
Official source has no publication date
Checked
23 October 2026
Priority
Not established by list membership
Conditions and caveats
- NSW selection is competitive; unit-group inclusion does not guarantee an invitation.
Unit group 3112 appears on the checked 190 list. The individual occupation must also be federally eligible for 190.
Official source (opens in a new tab)

NSW publishes an invitation process and current criteria, but this review did not establish a separately dated, whole-program 2026–27 opening notice. Do not treat this guide's source-check date as confirmation of an open intake. Checked 23 October 2026.

Program status describes whether the state is accepting applications. It is separate from list coverage.

NSW considers age, English, education, points and skilled experience; it is not a simple first-in queue.
NSW says the EOI submission or amendment date does not determine the likelihood of selection.
No predetermined round dates or guaranteed future cutoff should be inferred from a reported round.

Stream requirements (1)

Read against official sources (not an owner approval)

Criteria period: Official live criteria; the 491 closure notice does not identify its program year
Criteria sources read: 24 October 2026
Rules version: detailed-pathways-2026-10-24

Separate NSW invitation, regional employment and regional graduate routes. Occupation unit-group lists are not an automatic occupation-by-occupation eligibility result.

Limitations

This is a source-referenced pathway guide, not an automated personal eligibility assessment. Occupation-list entries, caveats, document definitions and opening notices must be checked for the applicant and intended visa.
Source checking is not an approval or a guarantee that the government will keep these settings unchanged. Admin must review and explicitly publish this draft.

Which pathways exist

YES means the state has a route for this group. It does not mean applications are open now; check each stream's status. A route existing is not eligibility.

NO
Graduate pathway
NSW does not list a separate general graduate 190 stream. Graduates may compete in the ordinary invitation pathway if they meet its rules.
NSW invitation pathway (By invitation only)
YES
Skilled employment
Eligible current NSW employment is one residence alternative within invitation-led 190 selection, not a separate employer-nomination stream.
NSW invitation pathway (By invitation only)
NO
Long-term residency stream
Residence can satisfy an ordinary pathway condition; NSW does not list a standalone long-term-resident nomination stream.
NSW invitation pathway (By invitation only)
YES
Offshore selection
Candidates meeting the offshore residence alternative may be selected from SkillSelect. Federal eligibility, the relevant NSW list and an invitation remain necessary.
NSW invitation pathway (By invitation only)
NO
Business-owner stream
No standalone business-owner pathway is listed under these skilled nomination visa guides.

Being on an occupation list only makes an occupation relevant to a stream. It does not mean a person is eligible or will be nominated.

Rules that apply across streams

VisaFederal and state requirements: State nomination and the subclass 190 visa are separate decisions. Meet the applicable Home Affairs visa requirements, hold an eligible visa occupation and receive the required invitation. A state-listed occupation alone is not an eligibility decision.
PointsFederal points: At least 65 federal points including 5 nomination points, unless a higher competitive or occupation-specific requirement applies. State ROI, VPT and Canberra Matrix scores are different systems; minimum federal points do not guarantee selection.
Skills assessmentAssessment and registration: Hold the required valid positive migration skills assessment matching the nominated occupation and meet any occupation registration or licensing requirements. A provisional graduate-visa assessment is not automatically suitable.
EnglishEnglish and age: Meet the applicable English requirement and be under 45 at the federal invitation stage. A state may require stronger English or impose an earlier age-assessment stage; those state conditions also apply. English test rules depend on test type and test date.
ProcessEvidence and selection: Keep the SkillSelect EOI accurate and current, substantiate every claimed point, and follow the state's invitation or direct-application process. Nomination is competitive and discretionary; meeting a published minimum is not a promise of an invitation.

Streams in detail 1

Status shows current intake for each stream. Open a stream for its full requirements.

NSW invitation pathwayIntake: By invitation onlyNSW selects EOIs; there is no separate direct-application or general graduate stream for subclass 190.

Who it is for: Eligible onshore and offshore skilled workers
Occupations: NSW 190 Skills List unit groups plus the federal subclass 190 occupation requirements.
Process: SkillSelect EOI → NSW invitation → nomination application within 14 days → federal visa process.

Minimum requirements

You must meet all of these to be considered.

OccupationNSW skills list: Your visa-eligible nominated occupation must fall within an ANZSCO unit group on the NSW Skills List for 190. Check the actual occupation and visa, not just a similar job title. See https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/nsw-skills-lists.
ResidenceOnshore or offshore alternatives: Meet one alternative: currently working in NSW in your nominated occupation in paid work of at least 20 hours per week; continuously resident in NSW for six months; or continuously resident offshore for six months.
OtherCompetitive selection: NSW considers age, English proficiency, education, points and skilled work experience. There are no predetermined invitation-round dates; an EOI update date is not itself a selection advantage.
ProcessInvitation deadline: Keep the EOI current. If NSW invites you to apply for nomination, submit the complete application within 14 days; the published process does not provide an extension.

Priority attributes

These can improve your chance of selection. They are not requirements.

Invitation-led selection; do not equate a priority occupation or 65 points with a guaranteed invitation.

OtherInvitation selection: NSW's invitation-led routes consider age, English proficiency, qualifications, points and skilled work experience. Meeting a residence alternative, having a listed occupation or reaching 65 federal points does not establish a competitive cutoff or guarantee nomination.

Evidence checklist

Passport, current visa / VEVO record, valid matching migration skills assessment, English evidence and an up-to-date SkillSelect EOI. Supply registration or licensing evidence where required.
Evidence supporting every federal point and every state claim, including partner or dependant claims. Use the state's current document checklist before lodging.
Where employment or a job offer is required: contract/offer, duty statement, employer details, payslips, bank credits and tax/superannuation evidence for the qualifying period. A job title alone does not establish related employment.
Where required: evidence of local residence and spouse/dependant residence, with dates consistent across application, banking, work and study records. Offshore applicants use the relevant overseas residence test instead.

Official sources

NSW uses a selection-based invitation process
NSW 190 nomination (opens in a new tab)

Read the full New South Wales 190 guide

Latest subclass 189 rounds

Latest five occupation-level rounds published in the checked Home Affairs current and previous-round pages. The checked current-round page identifies 4 June 2026; later reported rounds are not included without published official occupation-level results. A missing occupation row is not a zero score or proof that no invitation occurred.

Round date	Minimum points	Cohorts	Source
4 June 2026	Not published	No cohort split publishedNo occupation-specific numeric minimum was published for this exact occupation title in this round. No score is inferred from its unit group or another occupation.	Official round (opens in a new tab)
13 November 2025	Not published	No cohort split publishedNo occupation-specific numeric minimum was published for this exact occupation title in this round. No score is inferred from its unit group or another occupation.	Official round (opens in a new tab)
21 August 2025	Not published	No cohort split publishedNo occupation-specific numeric minimum was published for this exact occupation title in this round. No score is inferred from its unit group or another occupation.	Official round (opens in a new tab)
7 November 2024	Not published	No cohort split publishedNo occupation-specific numeric minimum was published for this exact occupation title in this round. No score is inferred from its unit group or another occupation.	Official round (opens in a new tab)
5 September 2024	Not published	No cohort split publishedNo occupation-specific numeric minimum was published for this exact occupation title in this round. No score is inferred from its unit group or another occupation.	Official round (opens in a new tab)

Past rounds describe what happened then. They do not indicate a future cut-off or guarantee an invitation. Checked 24 October 2026. SkillSelect round results (opens in a new tab)

Put these results in context

Put the state information in context with our 190 and 491 nomination planning guide. An occupation appearing on a list does not confirm that you meet a state’s individual pathway requirements.

If an employer-backed option may be relevant, read how employer sponsorship compares with skilled migration. Check the occupation list and applicant requirements for the particular visa stream separately.

About this occupation

Performs routine medical laboratory tests and operates diagnostic laboratory equipment under the supervision of Medical Laboratory Scientists and Pathologists. Registration or licensing may be required.

Typical tasks

operating equipment used in diagnosing and monitoring disorders of the heart, lungs, kidneys, nervous system and hearing, and in anaesthesia
undertaking and assisting with medical analytical procedures and assisting Anaesthetists and surgical teams
recording the electrical activity of the heart, from which the heart rate is measured, and pattern and rhythm interpreted
taking, collecting and labelling blood, urine and other samples from patients
preparing and staining slides and tissue sections for blood and histological examination
performing diagnostic tests on tissues and body fluids and analysing the chemical constituents of blood, urine, faeces and tissues
testing for diseases by looking for the presence of antibodies and the products of immune response in samples
setting up, checking and maintaining operating theatres, anaesthetic workstations, life support machines and associated equipment
referring prescriptions to Pharmacists and assisting in preparing medications
operating and maintaining equipment used in diagnosing and monitoring of breathing or sleep disorders

ABS classification describes occupations, not an individual's skills assessment or eligibility. This reference is labelled with its own ANZSCO version; the federal points-tested and 494 instruments use the specified 2013 classification, while the checked 482 Core Skills and 186 Direct Entry instruments specify 2022. Changed or unmatched codes must not be treated as interchangeable.

Assessing authority

From the points-tested occupation catalogue. Verify any different assessment requirements for your selected employer-sponsored stream.

AIMS (opens in a new tab)Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists

Home Affairs assessing authority directory (opens in a new tab) · STSOL legislative instrument (opens in a new tab), checked 18 October 2026

Data sources and limitations

General information compiled from official published sources. Lists, rounds and state programs change without notice; confirm on the official source before acting.

This is occupation research, not a personal eligibility assessment or an invitation prediction. Points, age, English, skills assessment, residence, employment and other stream conditions must all be checked.
List membership, priority ranking, program opening status and invitation outcomes are different facts. None alone proves eligibility.
Queensland and WA Schedule 1, Schedule 2 and Graduate occupation datasets are labelled 2025–26; current-year coverage is awaiting verification. NSW 491's Regional Skills List update remains separate from Pathway 1's verified federal-list rule. WA Defence occupation coverage remains unverified. Victoria, Tasmania and NT accept the relevant federal list for the general pathways identified in their details; intake openings, priority and personal requirements are separate.
Only approved state guides are included. Prepared or saved private drafts are never exposed. Some state pathways may not yet have an approved detailed guide.
482 Core Skills, 186 Direct Entry and 494 Employer Sponsored coverage is checked against their separate legislative instruments. Specialist Skills, TRT, labour agreements and DAMA coverage must be assessed separately; no agreement coverage or personal eligibility is inferred.
State invitation rows require an approved guide identifying this exact occupation code or title. Federal 189 history uses the latest five rounds in the checked official Home Affairs pages and exact occupation-title matches. Unit-group results are not individual occupation cutoffs; missing scores remain unpublished, never zero or a borrowed score.

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