Criteria for Approval of Nomination and Occupational Training for the Purposes of Subclass 407 (Training) Visa 2016/108

This is a ministerial instrument that sets out who can sponsor people for a Subclass 407 (Training) visa and what kind of training programs qualify.

What it does: The instrument specifies two things:

1. Who can be a sponsor — Only certain types of organisations are allowed to nominate people for this training visa. These include:

   • State or Territory government agencies
   • Universities and higher education providers (both public and private)
   • Organisations working in health care, scientific research, social assistance, or religious services

2. What training qualifies — The occupational training must meet strict criteria. It must either:

   • Be necessary for the person to get professional registration or licensing to work in their occupation (in Australia or their home country), be workplace-based, and match their qualifications; OR
   • Be provided by an organisation closely linked to the sponsor (what the law calls an "associated entity")

Who it affects:

• Australian organisations wanting to bring in overseas workers for training
• Foreign nationals seeking to come to Australia for workplace-based occupational training
• Employers in regulated professions (like health, engineering, or trades) where formal registration is required