Overview

The Professional Year in Engineering developed by Engineering Education Australia (EEA), the training division of Engineers Australia, the leading industry body for engineers. 

This program will enable you to overcome obstacles to employment by providing you with the knowledge, skills and workplace experience that Australian employers are looking. 

Professional Benefits

The professional component is delivered by EEA and includes further professional learning opportunities. You also gain access to great resources and support including:

• Membership of Engineers Australia
• Access to the Engineers Australia platform –my CPD includes:
  1. Fundamentals of Project Management course
  2. Introduction to Star Pronunciation with an opportunity to enrol into a 15 week online Clear English pronunciation course.

Eligibility Criteria

To enrol for the ICT Professional Year Program, you must:

• Have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate award in Australia, in Engineering (minimum two years)
• Applied for a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) with at least 12 months validity or Bridging Visa or may be eligible for a 457, 489 or 402 visas.
• Have a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (no band lower than 6.0) or equivalent.
• A successful Migration Skills Assessment through Engineers Australia.

Course Duration

• Professional Component: Completed during the 44 weeks (minimum) program
• Training component: 30 weeks
• Internship Placement: 12 weeks (full-time) 
• IELTS Advanced program: 5 weeks completed at same time as the training component.

Course Fee

Depending on the provider, the fee is between $15000- $15500. (Most of the providers are offer instalment plans).