Professional Year Program

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Professional Year Program

The Professional Year Program is a structured professional development program that combines formal education with work experience for international students who graduated from Australian universities. This program allows students to develop their industry-specific skills through education and internship, preparing them for professional careers in the Australian workforce. The Professional Year course is offered to international graduates of Australian Accounting, Information Technology and Engineering programs. It gives students an extra 5 points for their general skilled migration visas. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) only recognises Professional Year Programs that have been approved by the government.

Duration

Professional Program is a 44-week program, separated into 32 weeks of study and 12 weeks of internship opportunity where they can apply their theoretical knowledge and skills into real practical work environment

The Requirements For Each PY Course Are Different As Below:

Accounting

PY program for Accounting is designed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants of
Australia and New Zealand, and the IPA (Institute of Public Accountants), and approved by
the Department of Immigration and Border Protection

Eligibility Criteria

  • completed an Australian Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in accounting field
  • hold or have applied for visa 485 (Temporary graduate visa) with a minimum of 12 months validity.
  • A current IELTS score of 6.0 overall and not less than 6.0 in any skill, or equivalent English test result
  • Completed a skills assessment from a professional accounting association (CPA, CAAN & IPA)

Information Technology

PY program for IT is designed by Australian Computer Society (ACS) and approved by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.

Eligibility Criteria

  • completed an Australian Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in the IT field
  • hold or have applied for visa 485 (Temporary graduate visa) with a minimum of 12 months validity.
  • A current IELTS score of 6.0 overall and not less than 6.0 in any skill, or equivalent English test result

Engineering

PY program for Engineering is develop by Engineering Education Australia (EEA) and approved by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.

Eligibility Criteria

  • completed an Australian Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in the engineering field.
  • hold or have applied for visa 485 (Temporary graduate visa) with a minimum of 12 months validity.
  • A current IELTS score of 6.0 overall and not less than 6.0 in any skill, or equivalent English test result
  • Completed a skills assessment from an Engineers Australia (EA)

Benefits Of Completing A Professional Year Program

  • Through Internship, students will get an opportunity to work in Australian Company.
  • This may improve their chances being hired permanently by Australian Companies.
  • It makes international students familiar with Australian workplace culture and they can easily adjust themselves with new environment.
  • It also helps to enhance workplace communication skills.
  • It helps to expand social and professional network with industry professionals