This visa allows you to participate in professional development training programs or workplace-based training in Australia to enhance your skills in your current occupation, field of tertiary study or area of expertise.
Nomination types
There are different nomination requirements depending on the type of training you seek. The three types of occupational training covered by this visa are:
- • occupational training is required for registration,
- • occupational training to improve skills in an eligible occupation, and
- • occupational training for capacity building overseas, including overseas qualification, government support or professional. During the nomination stage, your sponsor will provide information about the nominee, the purpose and type of training, & how and where the training will be provided.
Include family
You can include your family members as applicants when you apply, but they must also meet the health and character requirements of Australia. If you apply for this visa from abroad, family members who are not travelling to Australia may also need to meet Australia’s health requirements.
Newborn children
If your child is born after you apply or while you hold your visa, don't worry. We can help you with what to do next.
Subsequent entrants
Your family members may be able to join you in Australia later on as subsequent entrants. To do this, they can use the Temporary Work and Activity Visa (Subsequent Entrant) (403, 407, 408). If their sponsor is not a Commonwealth Government Agency, they should be listed on the nomination form and provide a letter from the sponsor of the primary applicant confirming their agreement to sponsor them.
Your obligations
As a visa holder, it is important to note your obligations and responsibilities while in Australia. You and your family members must comply with all Australian laws.
Financial support
To ensure that you and your family members are financially stable during your time in Australia, it is necessary to have the means to support yourselves.
Changing sponsors
If you decide to train with another organization while in Australia, the new organization will need to nominate you and provide funding for your training. As long as you follow the training program approved by your visa, you don't need to apply for a new visa. However, if there are changes to your program, a new visa application may be required.
Apply for a new visa
If you wish to apply for a new Training visa (subclass 407), you will need ongoing sponsorship and may be required to provide an explanation for not completing your previous course within the allotted time.