What is this visa?

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• The training visa, subclass 407 allows people to come and remain in Australia temporarily by being sponsored by an organisation to participate in workplace-based training or a professional development training program in Australia.

• The sponsor/employer can benefit from this program as it allows them access to semi-skilled or skilled individual who can contribute to the company, and at the same time the visa applicant/nominee can also benefit as it gives them the opportunity to up-skill themselves via workplace-based training. The training offered to the employee or visa holder can be paid or unpaid training (as volunteers), hence providing more options for employer.

• The visa holder, once granted a subclass 407 visa, can work and train with a sponsoring organisation for training and development purposes that are consistent with the purpose of the visa. However, this visa is not a working visa, so if your primary objective is to work in Australia, another visa type would be more appropriate.

• The visa is generally granted for the period of training and can be for period of up to two years. Family members can be included in the visa application; however, they may have limited work rights.

 

What does this visa allow you to do?

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• This visa allows you to work for your sponsor in your occupation, whilst partaking in a structured training program provided by your employer.

 

There are 3 stream under this visa

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1. Occupational training required for registration: Applicants hoping to gain registration/licensing as part of their occupational requirements

2. Occupational training to improve skills in an eligible occupation: Applicants who have recent qualifications and/or experience intending to take part in workplace-based training to enhance their skills in their current occupation, area of tertiary study or field of expertise

3. Occupational training for capacity building overseas.

• Overseas qualification

• Government support

• Professional development

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Common visa application criteria

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• Have turned 18

• Have functional English

• Hold private health insurance

• Genuinely intend to stay temporarily in Australia for the intended    purpose

• Meet health and character requirements

• Sponsorship by an approved Temporary Activities Sponsor is required.

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Requirements for Occupational Trainees

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This stream requires a nomination by the sponsor to do one of the following activities in Australia:

• Training required to obtain registration, membership or a licence to work in Australia or home country

• Training be in the 407 Training Visa Occupations List – in this case, the applicant must have recent and suitable prior experience. Recent and suitable experience includes employment or study experience that:

  • Is equivalent of at least 12 months full-time experience in the occupation

  • Has occurred in the 24 months immediately before the nomination is lodged.

• Up to 6 months of practical experience, research or observation is required to obtain an overseas qualification

• Training supported by a government agency or the applicant’s home government

• Occupational training would generally require at least 70% of the training to be on-the-job versus classroom training.

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