Professional year program can be most simply described as a job readiness program, which prepares recent graduates for the relevant industry by combining learning and workplace experience.
It is a 12 month program run by approved providers and involves 2-3 months industry placements.
Professional Year program is offered in 3 disciplines only – Engineering, Accounting and Information Technology.
If you re looking to apply for Skilled Migration, doing a Professional year also awards you 5 points towards your application.
Eligibility
Australian Graduates
you must have completed a degree in accounting, computer science or engineering.
you must hold a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485).
The program cost for Professional year varies from institution to institution adn also within the category you wish to apply for.
For a detailed cost on the program, please contact Way2Oz Migration and Education Services team.
Application
there are only a few recognised and approved providers for PY program and the process remains similar to below for these institutes:
submit certified copies of your identity and qualification documents along with the application form & fee
attend an interview with the provider, either in person or over the phone
institute issues a Letter of Offer
accept the offer and submit the program fee
Processing
It generally takes ~30-35 days to get enrolled in a Professional Year program, but you need to be aware of the specific intake dates for your discipline.
Book a consultation with us to get more detailed information on any program.
Need help? Call our expert team at (61) 469 839 836