Training Benchmarks were abolished from 12 August 2018 with the introduction of the Skilling Australia Fund (SAF) levy. However, sponsoring employers may still need to meet Training Benchmark obligations. This means that:
- Please note that Training Benchmarks still apply to all sc457 Sponsors who have or had sc457 visa holders working for them.
- The Skilling Australia Fund (SAF) Levy applies to new nominations made after 12th August 2018 only on sc482, sc186 and sc187 visas.
- sc457 sponsor companies who wish to nominate workers on sc482 and sc186/ sc187 visas will need to provide evidence of having met their Training Benchmark obligations.
Please also note that sc482 sponsors who had nominated workers after the implementation of sc482 but before the implementation of SAF on 12th August 2018 also will need to meet their Training Benchmark obligations.
