The Professional Year Program is a carefully designed course that aims to enhance the professional growth of students by offering extensive practical training and guiding them toward their future career paths. 

It not only imparts hands-on skills but also gives international students valuable insight into Australia's work environment. 

Tailored for those aspiring for Australian permanent residency, these programs promote the acquisition of industry-specific skills through academic learning and work placements, equipping students for technical roles in the country's workforce.

There are three different versions of this program:

1. IT Professional Year Program
2. Engineering Professional Year Program
3. Accounting Professional Year Program

• To be eligible for this program, you need to have a Skilled Graduate (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 485). This visa permits staying in Australia for 18 months after finishing your degree. To qualify, you should be under the age of 50 and have completed an eligible qualification within the past six months following at least two years of study in Australia. Additionally, you must possess the necessary skills and qualifications for a job listed on the Skilled Occupation List.
• Obtain a minimum of 2 years of education in engineering, computer science, accounting, or a similar area from an Australian educational establishment.
• You also have to demonstrate your English language skills with exams such as IELTS or PTE.
• You need to have a valid professional evaluation from one of the appropriate assessing organizations (ICAA, ACS, CPA, EEA, and IPA).

NAATI, the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters, is tasked with establishing and upholding rigorous national benchmarks for language professionals in Australia. It has exclusive authorization from all Australian states to grant certification to translators and interpreters seeking to offer their services in the country. 

NAATI provides certification for commonly spoken languages as well as recognition for practitioners of less common languages (refer to Types of Certification below for further details). The organization operates throughout every state and territory in both Australia and New Zealand.