Cardiac Technician — Subclass 190 Pathway
Skilled Nominated visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated visa
- Points test
- Yes — points-tested via SkillSelect
- Sponsor
- State / territory nomination required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,640 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~8-14 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Cardiac Technician for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority for migration purposes — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Cardiac Technician × Subclass 190 — pathway overview
Cardiac Technician (ANZSCO 311212) qualifies for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa as it appears on state sponsorship occupation lists, making it eligible for state and territory nomination across several Australian jurisdictions. State nomination under the 190 visa adds 5 points to a candidate's SkillSelect score. This is a permanent, points-tested visa. Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest via SkillSelect and receive a nomination invitation from an Australian state or territory. Each nominating jurisdiction sets its own requirements, which may include commitments to work in that state following visa grant. A skills assessment is required to validate cardiac technology qualifications and clinical experience. Applicants must achieve at least 65 points, with competitive thresholds typically higher. English language proficiency, age, work experience, and qualifications all contribute to the score. Health and character checks are mandatory. Application fees start from approximately $4,640. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 190. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at invitation
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment in a nominated occupation on a state list
- State or territory nomination (each state runs its own program)
- Commitment to live and work in the nominating state
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Cardiac Technician
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Cardiac Technician
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.