407 Training Visa Occupations List
How occupation eligibility for the Subclass 407 actually works in 2026 — and why it's not the skilled migration lists everyone else shows you.
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Does the 407 have an official occupations list?
Short answer: no — not the way the skilled visas do. If you've searched "407 training visa occupations list" and landed on a page showing the MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL, that information is for the wrong visa.
The common mistake
The MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List), STSOL (Short-term Skilled Occupation List) and ROL (Regional Occupation List) determine eligibility for the skilled and employer-sponsored visas — Subclass 482, 186, 189, 190 and 491. They do not govern the Subclass 407. An occupation that is NOT on those lists can still be the subject of a valid 407 Training Plan.
For the most common 407 stream — occupational training to improve skills in a nominated occupation — the occupation simply needs to be classified in ANZSCO (the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations). ANZSCO covers occupations across all skill levels, far broader than the skilled lists. The real eligibility test is about the nominee's background in the occupation and whether genuine, structured training can be designed — not whether the occupation sits on a shortened list.
The three types of 407 occupational training
Which occupations are eligible depends on which of the three 407 training streams applies:
1. Training to obtain registration, membership or licensing
Occupational training the nominee needs to gain a registration, membership or licence required to work in their occupation — in Australia or overseas. The occupation is whatever the registration/licence relates to. This stream does not depend on the 12-month employment test.
2. Training to improve skills in an eligible occupation (most common)
Structured workplace-based training to improve the nominee's skills in a nominated ANZSCO occupation. This is the stream most businesses and migration agents use. The nominee generally must either:
- have been employed in the nominated occupation for at least 12 months full-time (or equivalent) in the 24 months before applying; or
- be a recent graduate of a degree, diploma or trade qualification in a field relevant to the nominated occupation.
The occupation must be in ANZSCO — but it does not need to be on the MLTSSL/STSOL/ROL.
3. Capacity building overseas
A set of sub-categories for practical experience and professional development tied to overseas study, government support arrangements, or professional development for people employed overseas in a managerial or professional role. The eligible occupations follow the relevant sub-category criteria.
Common 407 occupations by ANZSCO group
Because the 407 draws on the full ANZSCO, almost any genuine occupation can in principle be the subject of a Training Plan. The examples below are the categories we see most often. This is illustrative, not an exhaustive or official list — eligibility always turns on the nominee's background and whether genuine structured training can be designed.
Technicians & Trades Workers (ANZSCO Major Group 3)
The most common 407 category — structured trade training with a qualified supervisor.
Professionals (ANZSCO Major Group 2)
Where structured workplace training closes a genuine skills gap or adapts overseas qualifications to Australian practice.
Community & Personal Service Workers (ANZSCO Major Group 4)
Care and service occupations adapting to Australian workplace standards.
Managers (ANZSCO Major Group 1)
Often via the capacity-building / professional development streams for people employed overseas.
Clerical, Sales, Machinery & Labouring roles (ANZSCO Major Groups 5–8)
Eligible where the training is genuinely structured and tied to the specific occupation — these face closer scrutiny on the "genuine training need" test.
The nominated workplace trainer or supervisor must have demonstrated expertise in the occupation being taught — typically formal qualifications (Certificate IV or higher) plus relevant industry experience. Training Plans with unqualified or unidentified trainers are commonly refused, regardless of the occupation.
How to confirm an occupation works for a 407
Occupation alone is never enough. Before a nomination is lodged, confirm three things:
- The occupation is in ANZSCO. Almost all genuine occupations are — but the specific ANZSCO code and title matter for the Training Plan.
- The nominee meets the eligibility test for the relevant stream (12-month employment / recent graduate for the "improve skills" stream; the registration or capacity-building criteria for the others).
- A genuine, structured, supervised training program can be designed — with a weekly schedule, progression, and a qualified workplace trainer. This is where most 407s succeed or fail.
For a section-by-section walkthrough of the Training Plan — including the "genuine training need" test, the 11 March 2026 sequential lodgement rules, and the recurring refusal grounds — see 407 Training Plan Template & Requirements 2026. For sponsorship, nomination and visa services across all three stages, see the main Subclass 407 Training Visa page.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an official 407 Training Visa occupations list?
Not in the way the skilled visas have one. The Subclass 407 does not use the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL) — those are for the Subclass 482, 186, 189, 190 and 491. For the most common 407 stream (occupational training to improve skills), the nominated occupation must simply be listed in ANZSCO (the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) and the training must be genuine and structured. The eligibility test is about the nominee's background in that occupation, not whether the occupation sits on a skilled list.
Does my occupation need to be on the MLTSSL or STSOL for a 407?
No. This is a common confusion. The MLTSSL and STSOL determine eligibility for skilled and employer-sponsored visas (482, 186, 189 etc). The 407 occupational-training stream draws on the full ANZSCO classification, not those shortened lists. An occupation that is NOT on the 482 lists can still be the subject of a valid 407 Training Plan, provided the training is genuine, structured, supervised, and tied to that ANZSCO occupation.
What makes a nominee eligible for the 'improve skills' 407 stream?
For occupational training to improve skills in a nominated occupation, the nominee generally must either (a) have been employed in the nominated occupation for at least 12 months full-time (or equivalent) in the 24 months immediately before the application, OR (b) be a recent graduate of a degree, diploma or trade qualification in a field relevant to the nominated occupation. The exact requirement is set by the Department and should be confirmed against current policy before lodging.
Which occupations are most commonly used for the 407?
In practice, the 407 is most often used for trades (chef, cook, mechanic, electrician, carpenter, plumber, hairdresser), hospitality and food-service roles, healthcare and aged-care occupations adapting to Australian workplace standards, and professional roles (engineering, IT, business) where structured workplace training closes a genuine skills gap. The list below groups examples by ANZSCO major group — but it is illustrative, not exhaustive.
Can a 407 be used for an occupation that requires registration or licensing?
Yes — that is a separate 407 stream: occupational training required to obtain registration, membership or licensing needed to work in an occupation, in Australia or overseas. This stream has its own criteria and does not depend on the 12-month employment / recent-graduate test that applies to the 'improve skills' stream.
How do I confirm an occupation is suitable for a 407 Training Plan?
Confirm three things: (1) the occupation exists in ANZSCO; (2) the nominee meets the eligibility test for the relevant 407 stream; and (3) a genuine, structured, supervised training program can be designed for that occupation with a qualified workplace trainer. Occupation alone is never enough — the Training Plan has to demonstrate real occupational training, not general work experience. A migration agent can assess all three before any nomination is lodged.
This page describes how occupation eligibility works for the Subclass 407 in general terms. It is not migration advice for any specific person, and it is not a guarantee that any particular occupation or nominee will be approved. Occupation classifications, eligibility settings and policy are revised from time to time — verify current settings at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before acting. Migration advice for a specific matter is provided only after a paid initial consultation under section 43 of the Migration Agents Code of Conduct 2022.
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