Professional Year (PY)

Professional Development Program.

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Professional Year (PY) program is designed to target specialised professional development. The program gives international graduates the skills to gain employment and excel in their chosen field. Successful completion provides eligibility for migration points towards permanent residency.

The overall program duration is 44 weeks. There are 32 weeks of face-to-face classes and 12 weeks of internship, during which the applicant learns how to cope with the workplace environment in Australia, and it will provide you with opportunities to apply your university learning in the real world, acquire new skills and grow your industry network.

Professional Year Programs

ACCOUNTING

Information Communication Technology (ICT)

ENGINEERING

PY is meant to help students develop industry-specific skills through study and work experience, preparing them for professional careers in the Australian workforce. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) only recognizes Professional Year Programs that have been approved by the Government.

BENEFITS OF A PROFESSIONAL YEAR PROGRAM

The most important benefit of the Professional Year Program is that upon completion, applicants gain five points towards their Australia PR application.
Earn valuable work experience in an Australian company through an internship; as well as enrich resume
Improve understanding of the culture and practices commonly found in the Australian workplace
Learn how to communicate professionally within the workplace
Help build a professional network and enhance networking and professional communication skills.

Basic requirements to apply for a Professional Year Program

Have an Australian degree in Accounting, Computer Science or Engineering (or a closely related field) to be eligible for a Professional Year program
Have a Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) visa
Passport
485 visa or 476 visa (Engineering only)
Completion letter
Official Transcript
A current IELTS/PTE score of 6.0 overall and not less than 6.0 in any module, or equivalent English test result.
Skill Assessment Successful Outcome Letter (Accounting & Engineering only)
CV (Engineering only)
The Engineering PY admission requires approval from Engineering Education Australia (EEA).
Improve understanding of the culture and practices commonly found in the Australian workplace
Learn how to communicate professionally within the workplace
Help build a professional network and enhance networking and professional communication skills.