The Subclass 407 Training Visa is tailored for individuals aiming to boost their skills and competencies via specific workplace-based occupational training. This could include training required for professional registration in your field or training that aids in improving your competencies. While this visa is not designed to address labour shortages, it does permit visa holders to work for the sponsoring organisation while undergoing the training. In other words, you can continue working for the organisation even while you’re upskilling!

If you’re an individual planning to come to Australia for training and upskilling, this visa is likely suitable for you.

To apply for and obtain the Training Visa, you must meet the general character and health requirements and have a business sponsor approved to nominate you for the specific training. Essentially, before obtaining this visa, you need a business ready to support your training. This could be as straightforward as finding and applying to a business in your field that appeals to you. Once the business agrees to have you, you can initiate the process of getting the sponsorship approved.

After the business is approved as a sponsor for the Training Visa – a relatively simple process involving the submission of an application and related documents to the Department of Home Affairs – the next step is nomination. If the business successfully nominates you, the next question is which ‘stream’ is the most suitable pathway for you to obtain the visa. There are three such streams: (1) Workplace Based Occupational Training, (2) Training that Promotes Capacity Building Overseas, and (3) Work-Based Training for Registration.

1. Workplace-based Occupational Training

This stream is ideal for individuals with recent qualifications and/or experience in their field who wish to participate in workplace-based training. Under this visa, such training must assist applicants in enhancing their skills, whether in their current occupation, area of tertiary study, or broader field of expertise. This training has strict requirements; the business must design and provide an Individually Structured Training Programme to the Department of Home Affairs. This means that this stream offers highly targeted, highly specialised training to applicants.

2. Training that Promotes Capacity Building Overseas

This stream is intended for applicants who wish to come to Australia to participate in a professional development training programme. An example could be an applicant who, as part of the training/education they are undergoing in their home country, is required to complete an internship as part of their qualification. This stream reflects the Australian Government’s commitment to assisting other nations by offering its businesses and workforce as a means of educating and training those of others.

3. Work-based Training for Registration

The third and final stream is best suited to applicants who, as part of their occupational requirements, need to gain registration/licencing. It should be noted that this stream is only applicable for professions that require licencing in either Australia or in the applicant’s country of passport.

The average global processing time for applications can vary as eligibility assessment is done on a case-by-case basis and depends on the applicant’s circumstances. Factors that can affect the processing time of your visa applications include the time taken by external agencies, such as health and police services, and the Government to conduct checks and provide supporting information. However, you can ensure a faster processing time by lodging a complete application with all necessary supporting documents and promptly responding to any additional information the Department requests.

How should I Apply for a Subclass 407 Training Visa?

At EDT Migration, we simplify the visa application process unlike other migration law firms. Our team of experienced lawyers will guide you through each step, ensuring a swift processing of your application. Here’s our step-by-step procedure:

• Arrange a free consultation with our team of proficient lawyers. During this session, we will evaluate and recommend the Australian visa option that is most suitable for you.
• In this phase, we will collect and organize all necessary documentation, as well as conduct any additional checks required to submit a visa application.
• Following this, we will start to prepare your application and submit it promptly.

Meanwhile, if you are applying from within Australia, you will be granted a bridging visa until your current visa expires. This will allow you to work until a decision is made on your Subclass 407 Training Visa application.

• Lastly, we will inform you of the result. If your application is successful, you will be granted the rights mentioned below.

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