# Criteria for approval of nomination—alternative criteria for Subclass 407 (Training) visa

> reg-2.72B — as in force on 2026-06-01 — F2026C00497 · Compilation No. 287 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026C00497/latest/text

2.72B Criteria for approval of nomination—alternative criteria for Subclass 407
          (Training) visa
          (1) For the purposes of subregulation 2.72A(15), this regulation applies to a
              nomination by a person who is, or who has applied to be, an approved work
              sponsor (the sponsor) of a program of occupational training in relation to a
              holder of, or an applicant or proposed applicant for, a Subclass 407 (Training)
              visa (the nominee) if any subregulation of this regulation applies.







               Occupational training required for registration etc.
          (2) This subregulation applies if the Minister is satisfied that:
               (a) the occupational training is necessary for the nominee to obtain
                    registration, membership or licensing in Australia, or in the home country
                    of the nominee, in relation to the occupation of the nominee; and
               (b) the registration, membership or licensing is required in order for the
                    nominee to be employed in the occupation of the nominee in Australia or in
                    the home country of the nominee; and
               (c) the duration of the occupational training is necessary for the nominee to
                    obtain registration, membership or licensing in Australia, or in the home
                    country of the nominee, in relation to the occupation of the nominee, taking
                    into account the prior experience of the nominee; and
               (d) the occupational training is workplace based; and
               (e) the nominee has appropriate qualifications and experience to undertake the
                    occupational training.

               Occupational training to enhance skills
          (3) This subregulation applies if the Minister is satisfied that:
               (a) the occupational training is:
                      (i) a structured workplace training program; and
                     (ii) specifically tailored to the training needs of the nominee; and
                    (iii) of a duration that meets the specific training needs of the nominee;
                          and
               (b) the occupational training is in relation to an occupation specified, with its
                    corresponding 6-digit code, by the Minister in a legislative instrument
                    made for the purposes of this paragraph; and
              (ba) the occupation is applicable to the nominee in accordance with the
                    specification of the occupation; and
               (c) the nominee has the equivalent of at least 12 months of full-time
                    experience in the occupation to which the occupational training relates in
                    the 24 months immediately preceding the time of nomination.
        (3A) The Minister may, in an instrument made for the purposes of paragraph (3)(b),
             specify any matters for the purposes of specifying the applicability of
             occupations to nominees as mentioned in paragraph (3)(ba), including (without
             limitation) matters relating to any of the following:
               (a) the person who nominated the program of occupational training;
               (b) the nominee;
               (c) the occupation;
               (d) the program of occupational training;
               (e) the circumstances in which the occupation is undertaken;
                (f) the circumstances in which the program of occupational training is
                    undertaken.

               Occupational training for capacity building overseas—overseas qualification







          (4) This subregulation applies if the Minister is satisfied that:
               (a) the nominee is required to complete a period of no more than 6 months of
                    practical experience, research or observation to obtain a qualification from
                    a foreign educational institution; and
               (b) the occupational training is a structured workplace-based training program
                    specifically tailored to the training needs of the nominee.

               Occupational training for capacity building overseas—government support
          (5) This subregulation applies if the Minister is satisfied that:
               (a) the occupational training is supported by a government agency, or by the
                    government of a foreign country that is the home country of the nominee;
                    and
               (b) the occupational training is a structured workplace-based training program
                    that is:
                      (i) specifically tailored to the training needs of the nominee; and
                     (ii) of a duration that meets the specific training needs of the nominee.

               Occupational training for capacity building overseas—professional development
          (6) This subregulation applies if the Minister is satisfied that:
               (a) the nominee:
                      (i) has an overseas employer; and
                     (ii) is in a managerial or professional position in relation to the overseas
                          employer; and
               (b) the occupational training is relevant to, and consistent with, the
                    development of the managerial or professional skills of the nominee; and
               (c) the occupational training will provide skills and expertise relevant to, and
                    consistent with, the business of the overseas employer of the nominee; and
               (d) the primary form of the occupational training is the provision of
                    face-to-face teaching in a classroom or similar environment.