The Professional Year in Engineering
Engineering Education Australia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Engineers Australia now offers the only government specified Professional Year in Engineering.
Skilled-Graduate (Temporary) 485 Visa background
From September 2007, all former international students seeking permanent residency in Australia, and who hold a Skilled - Graduate (Temporary) 485 Visa must, within 18 months of being granted that Visa either:
- achieve an IELTS level 7 result,
- be in employment related to their graduate status, or
- successfully complete a specified Professional Year (PYear) Program.
In 2008, Engineers Australia (EA) along with Engineering Education Australia (EEA) were authorised to provide that approved Professional Year Program (PYear) in Engineering.
About the PYear Program
The PYear is a minimum 44-week, maximum 12 month 'job-preparedness' program aimed at equipping participants with the professional skills needed for a successful career in the Australian Engineering workforce; in turn helping to address the engineering skills shortage in Australia.
Designed to enhance the participant's ability to obtain employment in his or her chosen engineering discipline through practical training and workshops in areas such as communication, as well as access to learning and career development tools and methods, the program includes an invaluable minimum 20 week part-time or 12 week full time (unpaid) supervised engineering intern placement with a host company.
Participant Eligibility
There are two Engineering streams eligible for the PYear Program.
1) Skilled-Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485) |
2) Skilled-Recognised Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 476) |
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Participants must:
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Currently only available to overseas Engineering graduates, participants must have:
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Payment Options
News! New Payment options are now available!
From 1st July 2009 a new fee structure will be introduced for Professional Year.
All applications received for Professional Year programs commencing after 31st July will have the following options available to them.
Option One - Full Payment on Application ($12,950.00)
Option Two - Deposit with Application ($13,000.00)
Option Three - 3 Installments over 4 months ($13,500.00)
For full details and terms and conditions of the new fee schedules, please contact professionalyear@eeaust.com.au
Fees can now be paid via EFT and Credit Card
New Application and Payment forms will be available for download shortly.
Professional Year Start Dates
All applications and fee payments must be submitted directly to Engineering Education Australia.
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New South Wales (NSW) PYear Sessions - Monday & Wednesdays evening classes |
(Applications close 14/02/10)
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(Applications close 20/03/10)
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(Applications close 20/04/10)
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Victoria (VIC) PYear sessions - Mon & Wed evening classes ----------------------------------------- Victoria (VIC) PYear sessions - Tue, Wed and Thu evening classes - Feb intake |
(Applications close 16/02/10) ---------------------------------- (Applications close 23/01/10)
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(Applications close 23/03/10) ------------------------------- (Applications close 03/04/10) |
(Applications close 20/04/10) ------------------------------- (Applications close 03/07/10) |
(Applications close 24/05/10) ---------------------------- (Applications close 26/10/10) |
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South Australia (SA) PYear Sessions - Tuesday & Friday mornings - March intake |
(Applications close 28/02/10) |
June / July 2010 - Date to be advised |
Date to be advised |
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Queensland (QLD) PYear sessions - Tuesday & Wednesday's |
(Applications close 20/03/10)
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To secure your place on an upcoming Professional Year intake, and for all other enquiries on the Professional Year in Engineering, contact: professionalyear@eeaust.com.au
Frequently Asked Questions
Participant Guide
Download Application
Download EFT Payment Form