Training benchmark is to train your employees, not employer

Training benchmark as many people probably already know, is necessary to have if your business wants to sponsor someone for visa subclass 457 or ENS; Employer Nomination Scheme. However, it is important to note that the expenses can be counted towards the training benchmark if the expenses are to train the local employees who have either a permanent residency visa (PR) or are a citizen. I have mentioned this in my previous blog post.

Of course, you can still train your non-local employees, if that will help boost your productivity. However, you can claim only 50% of those expenses for the training benchmark, for immigration purposes. Usually for visa subclass 457 and ENS.

I didn't suggest that you don't have to train your non-local staff or employees. Training staff and employees is always good for your workforce. This is to boost your productivity and improve the workflow in the organization. However, you need to know what you can claim towards your training benchmark, so that you won't make a mistake when submitting your paperwork to the Department of Immigration. This is to speed the process time of your application as well.