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Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 311213

Medical Laboratory Technician

ANZSCO 311213 (2013). On the STSOL. Assessed by AIMS.

Lists

STSOL

189 eligible

No

Latest 189 points

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Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

  • Medical Laboratory Technician has ANZSCO code 311213 and is on the STSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
  • Medical Laboratory Technician is not on the MLTSSL, so it cannot be used for the subclass 189 visa.
  • The assessing authority for Medical Laboratory Technician is AIMS.
  • In Western Australia’s 14 October 2026 round, Medical Laboratory Technician was last invited at 90 points (General stream - WASMOL Schedule 1).

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Medical Laboratory Technician (ANZSCO 311213).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/medical-laboratory-technician-311213/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Medical Laboratory Technician

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa90% decided within
190 Skilled Nominated16 months
407 Training19 months
489 Skilled Regional (closed)—
491 Skilled Work Regional30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional20 months

WA state nomination

Last invited in Western Australia’s 14 October 2026 round. WA round details.

StreamResidencePointsEOI submitted
General stream - WASMOL Schedule 1WA903 May 2026

Medical Laboratory Technician questions

Is Medical Laboratory Technician on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Medical Laboratory Technician (ANZSCO 311213) is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Medical Laboratory Technician apply for the 189 visa?

No. Only MLTSSL occupations can be used for the 189. Medical Laboratory Technician can be used for: 190 (Skilled Nominated), 407 (Training), 489 (Skilled Regional (closed)), 491 (Skilled Work Regional), 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional).

Who assesses Medical Laboratory Technician?

The assessing authority for Medical Laboratory Technician is AIMS. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.