International engineering students who have recently graduated from Australian universities should take the Professional Year Program (PYP) to improve their chances of securing the desired job. After the pandemic, the job market in Australia faced some downtime. Employers are looking for professionals who already have basic practical knowledge and skills for the job. As an engineer, taking a Professional Year Internship equips you with the required skills and knowledge and makes you more eligible for being a part of the Australian workforce.

Engineering Professional Year Program

Engineering Education Australia (EEA), the training division of Engineers Australia, has developed the Engineering Professional Year Program, which includes both theoretical and practical elements. This program lets international students learn about the Australian work culture through seminars and practical training.

Components of Engineering Professional Year Program

The duration of the PYP is 44 weeks for international graduates and postgraduates. Currently, the program is offered to students in the field of Engineering, IT, and Accounting. The program's primary goal is to enhance the professional skills of international students and improve their eligibility in the job market.

Theoretical Element of Engineering Professional Year Program

During the 32 weeks of the PYP, students take seminars and workshops by accredited education providers. It helps them better understand the Australian work culture, workplace relations and improve their business communication skills. Students also learn how to crack interviews and build up a strong resume.

Practical Element of Engineering Professional Year Program

It involves a 12-week unpaid internship in a company to gain real-time experience of the Australian work culture and get industry-specific training.

Benefits of PYP

• It makes the PR pathway easier by gaining you 5 points
• You get detailed knowledge of the Australian Work culture and industry
• It allows you to gain confidence as a professional with industry-specific practical experience and training
• Improves your interview and business communication skills
• It's an opportunity to build a network with your industry professionals

Eligibility

• Graduate or Postgraduate program from an Australian university
• The candidate has to be between 18 to 45 years of age
• Applied for those who hold a subclass 485 Temporary Residence visa with a validity of 12 months
• Proof of English Language proficiency

Get Complete Guidance on Professional Year Program from PFEC Global

If you need more information on PYP or have any doubts regarding the program, kindly contact our Engineering PYP expert at PFEC Global. We can help you get a successful internship that leverages you with excellent industry-specific practical skills and adds points to your CV.

Please reach out to us at 01730785457 or 096 09 800 300 for more details.