Training (Subclass 407) visa checklist

The Training (Subclass 407) visa is temporary employer sponsored visa valid for up to two years. It allows an individual to complete workplace-based occupational training activities to improve their skills for their job, area of tertiary study, field of expertise, or in a professional development training program in Australia.

The 407 visa has three streams including occupational training that is:

• required for registration;
• to enhance skills in an eligible occupation; or
• for capacity building overseas, including three sub-categories including overseas qualification, government support or professional development.

What documents are required for a 407 application?

A 407 application involves the following three application stages, each with their own requirements:

1. Temporary Activity Sponsorship (TAS) where the employer applies for permission to sponsor employees for certain visas (subclass 403, 408, and 407). A TAS generally lasts for 5 years from the date of approval, and some employers may already have a valid TAS;
2. Nomination where the employer nominates the position with their organisation and the nominee to fill the position; and
3. Visa where the applicant demonstrates they meet the requirements for a 407 visa.

Checklists for the documents required at each of these stages are provided below. Please note that these are general checklist, and further documents and information may be required in the specific circumstances of each application.

What documents are required for a TAS application?

Evidence required	Document types
Company registration	Australian Business Number (ABN) registration certificate or Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN) registration certificate Extract from the Australian Securities and Investment Commission’s (ASIC) business name register
Financial documents	Profit and loss statements Annual report from the most recent financial year Tax returns from the most recent financial year Recent business activity statements (BAS) Recent bank statements
Other documents	Lease agreement (for office) Evidence of employment of staff Evidence of intention to set up business operations in Australia (if relevant)

What documents are required for a 407 nomination?

Evidence required	Document types
Genuine position (all streams)	Employment contract Position Description Letter of support
‘Registration’ stream	Workplace-based training plan, emphasising that: The training is necessary to obtain registration, membership or licensing; and The registration, membership or licensing is required to be employed in the occupation in Australia or their home country.
‘Enhanced skills’ stream	Workplace-based training plan, specifically tailored to the training needs of the applicant.
‘Capacity building overseas’ stream	Workplace-based training plan, focusing on one of the three sub-categories, which is specifically tailored to the training needs of the  applicant.

Workplace-based Training Plan

A key component of a 407 application is to prepare a workplace-based training plan which needs to be structured and specifically tailored to the training needs of the applicant. Except for in limited circumstances, all of the workplace-based training must be provided by the sponsor, and the plan should:

1. outline training objectives;
2. include an assessment of the nominated trainee’s current level of skill in the identified occupation;
3. include a training needs analysis and training pathway (task components with timeframes for completion);
4. outline how training will be monitored and assessed (with details of all supervisors, trainers and assessors, and their qualifications and experience); and
5. comprise at least 30 hours a week of training;
6. comprise at least 70 percent of training in the workplace (i.e. not in a classroom or similar teaching environment); and
7. clearly differentiate between periods of practical work experience and periods of instruction and/or observation.

We generally recommend structuring a training plan in at least three-month blocks, with each period focusing on the:

• responsibilities and main duties the applicant will be partaking in;
• expected learning outcomes and skills which the applicant should develop; and
• methods of assessment.

What documents are required for a 407 visa?

Document required	Primary applicant	Secondary applicants
Passport	✔	✔
Passport sized photo	✔	✔
Relevant change of name documents where relevant	✔	✔
Proof of dependency to the primary applicant, which can include: Birth certificates (for children); Marriage certificates (for spouses); and A range of documents providing your relationship, such as lease agreements, bills to the same address, photographs, joint bookings, joint bank statements etc (for de facto partners)	✖	✔
Up to date CV	✔	✖
Evidence of least 12 months full-time experience (which can include study) in the occupation to which the training relates in the 24 months immediately preceding the time of nomination, which can include: Employment reference letters; and/or Qualification certificates and academic transcripts	✔	✖
Registration or licenses where relevant	✔	✖
Evidence of functional English language proficiency (see here)	✔	✖
Police clearances from every country you have spent 12 months or more in the past 10 years (since turning 16 years of age)	✔	✔
Health assessments (if required)	✔	✔
Health Insurance	✔	✔

Do you require further assistance?

If you require assistance with your 407 visa application, or have any other immigration related queries, get in touch with our experienced team. Contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at +61 3 9016 0484.

This document does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Please consult an immigration professional for up to date information.