Medical Training Review Panel 19th Report

Occupational Trainee visa (subclass 442)

Since 24 November 2012, the Occupational Trainee visa (subclass 442) has not been open to new applicants. From this date people who have wanted to come to Australia on a temporary basis to undertake work based training, research activities or a professional development program have been required to apply for the new Training and Research visa (subclass 402).

The Occupational Trainee visa (subclass 442) allowed people to complete workplace-based training in Australia on a temporary basis in an approved training program. The training provided the visa holder with additional or enhanced skills in the nominated occupations, tertiary studies or fields of expertise. This visa was valid for up to two years (subject to the length of the approved training program).

People may have been nominated for this visa if the proposed occupational training was one of the following:

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  training or practical experience in the workplace required for the person to obtain registration for employment in their occupation in Australia or in their home country;
  
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  a structured workplace training program to enhance the person’s existing skills in an eligible occupation; or
  
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  structured workplace training to enhance the person’s skills and promote capacity building overseas.