If you are eyeing the Australian Subclass 407 Training Visa, you probably already know that it’s a fantastic way to sharpen your professional skills in a world-class environment. But there is one document that often feels like a mountain to climb: the 407 Training Plan.
Far from just a simple schedule, this document is the backbone of your visa application. If the plan isn’t right, the visa won’t be either. Here is a breakdown of how to create a winning 407 Training Plan.
What is a 407 Training Plan?
The Training Plan is a highly structured document submitted during the Nomination stage. It proves to the Department of Home Affairs that your time in Australia will be spent in a genuine, supervised learning environment—not just as a regular employee.
The Golden Rules:
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Minimum 30 hours of training per week.
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At least 70% must be workplace-based (on-the-job), not classroom-bound.
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Duration: Can be anywhere from 6 months up to 2 years.
The Essential Components of a Strong Plan
A successful plan must be “specifically tailored” to the trainee. A generic “one-size-fits-all” template will likely lead to a refusal. Your plan should include:
1. Skill Gap Analysis
You must demonstrate why you need this training.
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What skills do you already have?
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What is missing?
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How will this specific Australian placement bridge that gap?
2. Detailed Training Modules
Break the training down into phases (usually 3 to 6-month blocks). For each phase, list:
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Tasks & Duties: What will you actually be doing day-to-day?
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Learning Objectives: What specific competency will you gain?
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Timeframes: How many weeks/months will this specific module take?
3. Supervision and Assessment
The Department needs to know you aren’t being left to “figure it out” on your own.
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Who is the supervisor? Include their name, qualifications, and experience.
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How are you assessed? Will there be monthly reviews, practical demonstrations, or written reports?
The Three 407 Training Streams
Your plan must align with one of these three specific pathways:
| Stream | Who is it for? | Key Focus |
| Registration/Licensing | Professionals needing registration to work in Aus or their home country. | Meeting specific board requirements (e.g., AHPRA for nurses). |
| Skill Enhancement | People with at least 12 months of experience in an eligible occupation. | Moving from a junior to a senior level or learning a niche specialty. |
| Capacity Building | Overseas students or professionals supported by government agencies. | Gaining skills to take back and benefit your home country. |
Pro-Tips for Success
Focus on the Trainee, Not the Business: A common mistake is explaining how the trainee will help the company grow. In a 407 application, the focus must be entirely on how the company will help the trainee grow.
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Avoid “Off-the-shelf” Content: Be specific about the equipment, software, or methodologies used in the host workplace.
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Evolution of Difficulty: Ensure the tasks get progressively more complex. You shouldn’t be doing the same basic tasks in month 18 as you were in month 2.
