Subclass 407: How Do I Prepare a Training Plan?

Summary

• A subclass 407 training visa training plan must be tailored to the specific nominee, position and occupational training stream, and must clearly articulate the purpose of the training, the skills gap being addressed and how the training will be delivered and assessed.
• The plan must demonstrate the nominee’s suitability for the nominated role, including at least 12 months of relevant full-time experience within the last 24 months for stream two nominations, and must align the position description with the relevant ANZSCO code.
• Training tasks should increase in difficulty over time, with a detailed schedule identifying each task, the delivery method, the allocated trainer and the timeframe, as Department of Home Affairs officers will scrutinise the plan closely for genuineness.
• This article is a plain-English guide to preparing a training plan for the subclass 407 training visa nomination in Australia, written by LegalVision’s business lawyers.
• LegalVision specialises in advising clients on Australian migration law and employer-sponsored visa obligations.

Tips for Businesses

Do not submit a generic or template training plan. Department of Home Affairs officers assess whether the training opportunity is genuine, and a plan that could apply to any business or nominee will raise concerns. Tailor the skills gap analysis and training tasks specifically to the individual and the nominated occupation, and ensure your trainers’ qualifications are documented and included as supporting evidence.

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• Purpose of the Training
• Provide Details of the Trainers
• Describe the Position
• Demonstrate the Nominee’s Suitability
• Skills Gap Audit and Analysis
• Training Tasks
• How Long Can the Training Program Run?
• Training Outcomes
• Key Takeaways
• Frequently Asked Questions

A subclass 407 training visa allows overseas nationals to undertake structured occupational training with an approved Australian employer. The nomination stage is the foundation of a successful application, and a well-prepared training plan is central to it. This article will discuss the key factors you should consider when preparing a training plan and will be assessed by the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) officers.

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Purpose of the Training

The training plan should outline the purpose and objectives of the training program. This should be tailored to the stream to which the trainee has been nominated, namely whether the occupational training is:

• required to meet certain registration or licensing requirements (stream one);
• to improve skills in an eligible occupation (stream two); or
• for capacity building overseas (stream three).

You should explain how your business and the nominee will benefit from the training program.

You could also discuss how the training will impact the nominee’s professional development and career prospects in the business.

Provide Details of the Trainers

Details of all trainers, supervisors and assessors who will be involved in the training program should be provided, including their:

• role in the business; and
• qualifications and experience.

The training should be conducted by trainers and supervisors with specialised knowledge and experience in the area. You will need to provide copies of the trainer’s and supervisor’s resumes as supporting evidence.

Describe the Position

The training plan should include a brief description of the nominated position, including duties and tasks, and explain how the position fits within your business. In particular, you must specify:

• which eligible occupation the nominated position relates to; and 
• which relevant Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification Occupation (ANZSCO) code the position falls under.

To support this, you could provide job descriptions for the position the nominee is currently employed in and the position the nominee intends to train for.

Demonstrate the Nominee’s Suitability

It is important to demonstrate that the nominee has the skills, qualifications, and experience required for the nominated role. In particular, if you are nominating someone under stream two, you must show that:

• the nominee has at least 12 months of full-time experience in the same or related role; and
• the experience was gained within the last 24 months before lodgement of the nomination.

Skills Gap Audit and Analysis

In addition to demonstrating the nominee’s suitability for the role, you will need to provide an assessment of the:

• nominee’s current level of skill in a relevant role;
• core skills the nominee currently lacks; and
• skills and knowledge to be gained in the training role.

This analysis will be carefully assessed by the DOHA officers and should form the basis of your training plan. Even where your nominee has worked for your business for several years, you will need to explain how the nominee will develop and progress to the nominated occupation.

Training Tasks

One of the most important factors in a training plan is demonstrating how the training will be provided and assessed. The tasks and outcomes listed in the training plan should increase in difficulty over time to allow the nominee to progress and attain a higher level of skills.

While you can include a brief overview of each task or module in the training plan, it is recommended to provide a separate table or schedule that outlines:

• a description of the task or module;
• the delivery of the specific task;
• allocated trainer or supervisor for the task;
• the commencement date of the task; and
• duration of the task.

See the table below as an example.

The tasks and outcomes listed in the training plan should be consistent with the objectives of the training program as previously described.

How Long Can the Training Program Run?

The duration of the training program is a factor DOHA officers will assess when reviewing your nomination.

A subclass 407 visa can be granted for up to two years, though the actual period will depend on the length of the training program specified in your nomination. The duration must be genuinely justified by the training tasks and outcomes outlined in your plan. If the training could reasonably be completed in three months, nominating a two-year program is likely to raise concerns.

Each task or module in your training schedule should have a realistic timeframe attached to it. The total duration of all tasks should align with the overall program length you have nominated.

If the nominee needs to complete formal qualifications or licensing requirements as part of the training, factor in the time required for those external components and explain how they fit within the overall program timeline.

Training Outcomes

Lastly, the outcomes of the training program must be identified in the training plan. In particular, you should consider the:

• additional or enhanced skills the nominee will gain upon completion of the training; and
• tasks or duties the nominee will become competent in upon completion of the training.

The outcomes will depend on the individual, the nominated position, and the purpose of the training.

Key Takeaways

One of the most important documents you will need to submit under the subclass 407 training visa is a training plan. This will outline the structured training program that the nominee will undertake to satisfy the requirements under the relevant occupational training stream.

The key factors you should consider when preparing a training plan are:

• the purpose of the training;
• the trainers and supervisors and their qualifications;
• whether the nominated position fits within your business and is consistent with the relevant ANZSCO code;
• whether the nominee has the required skills and experience for the nominated position;
• the skills the nominee currently lacks and how these will be attained through the training position;
• the individual training tasks or modules and timeframe for each task; and
• the learning outcomes of the training program.

Each training plan will be tailored and specific to your business, the nominee and their training needs. Providing a generic training program or template may indicate that the training opportunity is not genuine.

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