The Training Visa (subclass 407) is a great alternative to people looking to develop their skills and is often a viable alternative to applicants that do not meet the requirements for a Skills in Demand (SID) (subclass 482) visa (formally known as the TSS Visa).
The Training Visa requires an eligible business to sponsor someone to work for the business whilst undertaking structured workplace training by the employer.
These visas can be granted for up to two years however it is important to note that dependent visa holders are only entitled to work 20 hours per week whilst holding this visa.
Employers wishing to nominate someone on a Training (subclass 407) visa must first become an approved Temporary Activities Sponsor and submit a Temporary Activity Nomination.
You must have at least 12 months of experience in the last 24 months related to your nominated occupation. Experience can be in the form of ‘work experience’ or ‘study experience’ meaning you have undertaken at least one year of study related to your occupation in the last 24 months.
Applicants can apply for a Subclass 407 Training Visa under this stream if they are required to undertake workplace-based training to get registration, membership or licensing in their occupation. The registration, membership or licensing must be mandatory to work in the occupation in Australia or overseas.
This type of occupational training is a common pathway that is used for an individual to receive on the job training. This training covers people who are nominated by an approved temporary activity sponsor in Australia for an occupation that is listed on the relevant skilled occupations list.
A workplace-based structured training program is critical to the success of this application and must be specifically tailored and timed to the training needs of the nominated person.
The requirements under this stream of the subclass 407 visa are for Occupational training for capacity building overseas which includes people that:
– Wish to complete a period of practical training/research or observation in Australia for their overseas qualification
– Have the support of a government agency in Australia or overseas to undertake training in Australia
– Overseas employers to send their employees to Australia for professional development
Structured workplace-based training with a sponsoring Australian organisation that:
Structured workplace-based training with a sponsoring Australian organisation that:
This Training visa stream is available for people who must undertake a period of workplace-based training to get occupation registration, membership or licensing.
The registration, membership or licensing must be mandatory to work in that occupation in Australia or your home country.
If you would like further information on the Training Visa (subclass 407) and to assess if you or your business is eligible to participate in the program, please schedule a consultation with us or contact us by calling 1300 083 843 for more information.
The Training Visa (subclass 407) allows you to take part in workplace-based occupational training activities to improve your skills for your job, area of tertiary study, field of expertise or in a professional development training program in Australia.
Unfortunately, you cannot work part-time on a Training Visa (subclass 407). It is a requirement to hold full-time employment for the specified activities in Australia or for the particular employer.
Your Training Visa (subclass 407) was granted on the basis of you being employed by a particular employer or to undertake specific activities in Australia. You cannot, therefore, work in a different position, occupation or with another employer while holding your Training Visa (subclass 407).
The Training Visa (subclass 407) can be granted for a period of up to two years. This visa cannot be extended past the expiry date, and you will be required to apply for a further visa to stay in Australia.
