This guide walks through every realistic pathway for migrating to Australia as an ICT Trainer under ANZSCO 223211. 223211 sits on the STSOL — meaning Subclass 190, Subclass 491, and Subclass 494 are open. Subclass 189, Subclass 186 Direct Entry and Subclass 482 Core Skills are NOT open.
For the assessing-authority detail, see the ICT Trainer skills assessment guide. For worked numbers, see the ICT Trainer cost & timeline case study.
Visa eligibility snapshot
| Visa | Status for 223211 |
|---|---|
| Subclass 189 (Independent points-tested) | Closed |
| Subclass 190 (State-nominated PR) | Open ✅ |
| Subclass 491 (Regional Provisional) | Open ✅ |
| Subclass 186 Direct Entry | Closed |
| Subclass 482 Core Skills | Closed |
| Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer-sponsored Regional) | Open ✅ |
Pathway A — Subclass 190 (state-nominated PR)
Direct PR with state nomination. ACT typically lists 223211 on its Critical Skills List.
Pathway B — Subclass 491 (regional provisional)
Subclass 491 → 191 PR after 3 years.
Pathway C — Subclass 494 → 191
Realistic 494 sponsors for ICT trainers
- Major IT vendors with Australian training operations — Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Salesforce, Cisco, IBM, ServiceNow (training delivery teams)
- Major ICT training providers — DDLS Australia, Lumify Group, ALC Training, BSI Australia
- Regional university IT training centres
- Government IT training functions — federal / state IT skilling programs
Common mistakes that cost ICT trainers their assessment
Confusing 223211 with 232411 Graphic Designer or 261313 Software Engineer. ANZSCO 223211 is specifically ICT training delivery. Software development uses 261313. Graphic / design uses 232411.
Underestimating ACS Skills Assessment. ACS uses Skills Assessment for Migration (SAM) framework — ICT major / minor recognition matters. Plan carefully.
Tools to plan your pathway
- Eligibility wizard — quick filter
- Visa fee calculator — estimate fees per pathway
- ANZSCO search — confirm 223211 vs 261313 / 263212
- Document checklist — ACS evidence
- Invitation rounds tracker — context only
Where to verify the rules
- Department of Home Affairs
- Australian Computer Society (ACS) — primary assessor
- ACS Skills Assessment for Migration
Next step
Want to model 190 vs 491 vs 494 against your specific ICT training profile? Book a 30-minute free strategy call. We will work through pathway choice and walk through your ACS readiness.