Overview
The Training visa allows individuals to participate in workplace-based occupational training activities or professional development programs in Australia to enhance their skills in their current job, tertiary studies, or field of expertise.
Eligibility Requirements
- Sponsorship: You must be sponsored by an approved organisation.
- Nomination: Required unless your sponsor is a Commonwealth Government agency.
- Invitation: Necessary if your sponsor is a Commonwealth Government agency.
What You Can Do
- Visit Australia to:
- Undertake workplace-based training to enhance your skills for your current occupation, tertiary studies, or field of expertise.
- Participate in a professional development training program.
Sponsoring Organisations
Eligible sponsors include:
- Organisations lawfully operating in Australia.
- Government agencies (Australian or foreign).
- Religious institutions.
Scope of the Visa
This visa supports training in three main areas:
- Occupational Training for Registration: For training required to obtain registration, membership, or licensing to work in your occupation.
- Occupational Training to Improve Skills: Focused on improving skills in an eligible occupation.
- Occupational Training for Capacity Building Overseas: Includes training linked to overseas qualifications, government support, or professional development.
Nomination Requirements
- The sponsor must nominate the trainee, the type of training, and the location and purpose of the program.
- Nomination requirements vary depending on the type of training program.
This visa is ideal for those seeking to develop professional expertise through structured training programs in Australia.