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Occupational Trainee Visa Subclass 442

Who is this visa for?

This visa allows people to come to Monash University to complete workplace-based training in Australia on a temporary basis up to two (2) years. The training must provide people with additional or enhanced skills in the nominated occupations, tertiary studies or fields of expertise.

When is this visa applicable?

People may be nominated for this visa if the proposed occupational training fits into one of the following streams:

Stream 1: Occupational training required for registration

Eligibility

Training eligible under this stream is workplace training or practical experience that:

  • is necessary for the person to obtain registration in their identified occupation
  • involves a mandatory registration requirement to be employed in the identified occupation of the person
  • is of a duration necessary for the person to meet the registration requirement in the identified occupation, taking into account their prior experience

The person should have appropriate skills to undertake the occupational training.

Requirements

  • A letter from the relevant regulatory body occupation in Australia or in the nominated person’s home country advising that the training is necessary for the person to obtain mandatory registration to work in the identified occupation.
  • Health practitioners who are treating patients as part of their occupational training are required to have conditional or provisional registration from the relevant national, state or territory regulatory body.

Stream 2: Structured training to enhance skills in an eligible occupation

Eligibility

Occupational training eligible under this stream is training that:

  • involves a structured workplace training program
  • is specifically tailored to the training needs of the person
  • is of a duration that meets the specific training needs of the person
  • is related to an eligible occupation.
  • involves a person that has recent and suitable prior experience in employment or study that is the equivalent of at least 12 months full-time experience in the occupation and has occurred in the 24 months immediately preceding the time of nomination.

Requirements

Attach the structured training program that is specifically tailored to the training needs of the person. A structured program should include:

  • an outline of the objectives of the training program and the type of work activities involved
  • details of the curriculum and the specific training tasks to be undertaken in the program
  • the location of the training activities, including details of the various components which may be at different locations
  • details of the training duration and timeframes for the various training tasks to be conducted
  • a skills audit (including English language skills) that assesses the person’s existing skills and identifies their training needs
  • details of all supervisors, trainers, and/or assessors including their qualifications, and/or experience the learning outcomes and how these will be monitored and assessed.

Stream 3: Workplace-based training for capacity building overseas

Eligibility

Occupational training eligible under this stream is training that:

  • is not available in the home country of the person
  • is workplace-based and will give the nominated person additional or enhanced skills in the related occupation
  • is one of the following:
    • supported by a government agency in Australia or in the home country of the nominated person and involves a structured training program
    • practical experience, research or observation required to complete a qualification from a foreign educational institution
    • involves a person that is a current or recent student of a foreign educational institution and undertaking research in Australia that is closely related to the person’s current or recent enrolled course
  • Involves a nominated person that intends to return to their home country after successfully completing the training.

Requirements

  • provide one of the following attachments depending on the nature of training:
  • a letter of support from a government agency in Australia or a government agency in the home country of the person indicating that the training promotes international capacity building
  • a letter from the educational institution in the home country of the person advising that the practical experience, research or observation is a requirement of the person’s overseas course
  • an outline of the research to be conducted in Australia and how it relates to the studies or qualifications of the person.
  • For occupational training that is supported by a government agency in Australia or in the nominated person’s home country, the sponsor will need to attach a structured training program that includes the elements stated in the requirements for Stream 2.

Accommodation requirement

For visa subclass 442, DIAC has specified that sponsor employer must provide a reasonable standard of accommodation for all sponsor applicants who do not receive salary or wages in the course of their training. This offer of accommodation must be provided throughout the duration of their stay. If the occupational trainee wishes to select his/her own accommodation, please ensure that they are aware of these guidelines.

The accommodation obligation commences on the day on which a nomination by the sponsor of an occupation or activity for the primary sponsored applicant is approved.

This obligation ends on the day (whichever is earliest):

  • on which a nomination by another sponsor in relation to the sponsored applicant is approved
  • on which the sponsored applicant is granted a further substantive visa of a different subclass (not 442); or
  • the sponsored applicant has left Australia and the relevant visa (and any subsequent bridging visa) is no longer in effect.

To assist in facilitating the accommodation search, HR Operations has compiled a listing of on-campus and off-campus accommodation for each of the Monash campuses.

Note: the off-campus venues listed here are providers which Monash Residential Services has negotiated favourable rates and is by no means the preferred accommodation providers for the university.

Applicant eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this visa, applicants must meet all the following requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age (exceptional circumstances exemptions may apply)
  • Have sufficient English to undertake the training program and to ensure OHS standards are met
  • Have a genuine intention to stay temporarily in Australia to carry out the training for which they have been nominated
  • Have adequate private medical and hospital health insurance for the duration of their intended stay in Australia. This requirement may not apply to the visitor if their country has a reciprocal health care agreement with Australia, and they are enrolled with Medicare
  • Meet certain health requirements and character requirements
  • Show evidence of funds to contribute to the cost of living and studying in Australia
  • must not engage in work in Australia (other than in relation to the holder’s course of study or training)
  • be able to produce supporting documentation including:

Three stage application process

Step 1: Sponsorship (already obtained)

The University has registered with DIAC to be a sponsoring organisation for to provide workplace based training to occupational trainees. This step has been completed by HR Operations on behalf of the University. You will need to enter the applicable sponsorship application ID number when lodging a nomination form.

Step 2: Nomination (responsibility of Monash University)

Each nomination application is valid for up to 12 months and will cost $165.
Nominations must be lodged using the Nomination for a temporary position form 1378 [pdf]

Unpaid placements

If the Occupational Traineeship is unpaid, you will need to complete an Acknowledgement of unpaid placement – sponsor form 1284 [pdf]

In addition, the nomination must include an Acknowledgement of unpaid placement – visa applicant form 1283 [pdf] completed by the nominee.

Step 3: Occupational trainee visa application (responsibility of the nominated person)

Each visa is valid for two (2) years or the period of stay covered in the letter of invitation (whichever is the earlier date) and will cost $305.

Note: University’s visitor approval procedure provides for visits of all visitors for up to 12 months per occasion.
Applications must be submitted using an Application for a temporary residence visa (non-business) form 147 [pdf]

Applications completed at Faculty/Department level will also require the applicant to complete an Appointment of a migration agent or exempt agent or other authorised recipient form 956 [pdf] if acting on the applicant's behalf.

Applications completed at Faculty/Department level must be submitted to hr-immigration@monash.edu for approval prior to sending to DIAC. Alternatively Faculties/Departments can use the University’s endorsed Migration Service Suppliers to process and lodge the applications:

Processing times

Please allow between ten (10) and twelve (12) weeks for the visa application to be considered and processed by immigration.

Note: DIAC processing times may vary between offices and may possibly be longer if there are medical checks required, dependents on the visa or other issues relating to the appointee or family.

More information

Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC): Occupational Trainee Visa (Subclass 442)

Note: Migration legislation is updated regularly. Consequently this information is subject to change.

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