About the Professional Practice Program

Exemption

You may be eligible for an exemption from participating in the practical component of the Professional Practice Program if you have undertaken over 6 months of relevant employment in a professional engineering environment relating to your current program of study within the last five (5) years, ie: working in an Engineering capacity but without formal qualifications. 

Examples of positions can be seen here: What types of roles to look for

To apply for an exemption of some, or all, of the Professional Practice Program practical hours please:

1. Complete the Request for Exemption form.
• Prepare a statement of approximately 300 words outlining your professional experience, addressing how you have obtained the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies. This statement must advise how your experience is related to your current Degree and must follow the instructions at the top of the page. Trade positions are not acceptable unless you have been working at a management level. For more information see here: Types of roles to look for 
• Provide evidence of your claim such as Curriculum Vitae, work reference letter*, etc.
2. Email the exemption form and supporting documentation to the STEM Industry Experience team.

You will be notified of the outcome of your application and next steps, via your UniSA student email.

For all queries regarding exemptions from the Professional Practice Program, please email the STEM Industry Experience team.

*reference letters should include detail such as:

• Length of employment
• Roles and responsibilities
• Strengths and achievements
• Professional conduct
• Examples of good performance