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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.
Important Information for Professional Year Participants
Previously announced changes affecting the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program will come into effect on 1 July 2010.
If you are intending to apply online for a GSM visa before 1 July 2010, we recommend that you lodge your online application well before 6 pm AEST (GMT + 10) on Wednesday 30 June 2010 as the implementation of these and other departmental system changes is likely to cause a systems outage.
Applicants are advised to note planned system maintenance times before commencing an eVisa application, as planned maintenance will prevent a commenced application from being lodged. The department is not able to accept and back-date applications which have been commenced but not finally submitted through eVisa as a result of planned system maintenance or an outage.
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.
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)
Participants must:
- have graduated from an Australian University course of at least two years duration, closely related to engineering
- have applied for or hold a valid Skilled-Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485) , and nominated an occupational classification in Engineering
- hold a successful Migration Skills Assessment from Engineers Australia, and
- meet other entry criteria as set by Engineering Education Australia and available on application.
2) Skilled-Recognised Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 476)
Currently only available to overseas Engineering graduates, participants must have:
- completed an eligible Engineering Degree at a recognised overseas university
- hold a valid Skilled- Recognised Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 476), and
- meet other entry criteria as set by Engineering Education Australia and available on application.
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 - 2 Installments over 4 months ($13,500.00) - contact Professional Year in Engineering for more info.
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
Changes to the General Skilled Migration Program
Professional Year Start Dates
All applications and fee payments must be submitted directly to Engineering Education Australia.
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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: Professional Year in Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions
Participant Guide
Download Application
Download EFT Payment Form
