Readygrad Graduate Programs & Internships

Professional Internship Program

Our internship program is a structured program focusing on providing employment readiness skills. The program is designed for eager young professionals just like you looking to kick off their careers.

Our 16 to 20-week program includes a 12-week placement with an Australian company. It is designed to help your transition from study to the workplace and to put that all-important experience on your resume.

We will match you with the right internship placement for you, taking into consideration your career goals, specific area of expertise, relevant experience, learning objectives, training needs and location. Our graduates achieve excellent program and employment outcomes, with many being offered employment by their internship host company.

Readygrad is one of the largest dedicated graduate employability specialists in Australia. As ex-graduate recruiters and development specialists, we saw a gap in graduates' relevant work experience, employability skills and readiness for the workplace and set out to help change that. We have helped thousands of interns launch their careers, and want to help you too.

When you enrol you can access our new Internship Success Toolkit - valued at $249 - for FREE. Designed to help you develop the skills required to enter business life.

Program Highlights & Inclusions

The program is completed in two stages:

Stage 1 – Preparation (typically 4 to 6 weeks) including:

• A consultation with your Readygrad consultant
• Review and guidance on your resume
• Interview preparation
• Identifying internship opportunities for you
• Interviewing with one or more organisations
• Confirmation of your internship
• Signing a Training Agreement

Stage 2 – Internship Placement (12 weeks) including:

• 12 week placement with a live organisation
• Support from your Readygrad consultant throughout
• Voluntary workers insurance cover
• Enrolment in the nationally recognised Unit of Competency BSBOPS201 Work Effectively in Business Environments*
• Readygrad's Internship Success Toolkit
• Completion of learning activities & assessments
• Readygrad Certificate of Completion
• Nationally-recognised Statement of Attainment

*What is BSBOPS201 Work Effectively in Business Environments?

This is a nationally recognised short course that is a key part of your internship placement. It provides you with learning about organisations and how they operate, as well as a series of learning activities to complete whilst in your host organisation. These activities will be captured in our eGrad online learning system and be assessed by Readygrad. You will be eligible to earn a Statement of Attainment for your portfolio on successful completion.

This short course is known as a Unit of Competency and is provided by Readygrad as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45724).

Learning Outcomes

We are passionate about helping graduates get started in their chosen careers. The learning outcomes for the Unit of Competency BSBOPS201 Work Effectively in a Business Environment include the development of skills and knowledge:

• To work within organisational requirements
• To work as part of a team
• To develop effective workplace habits

In order to achieve these learning outcomes, students will have the opportunity to:

• Observe, contribute to and participate in business meetings
• Read relevant organisational documents e.g. position descriptions, policies and procedures
• Practise professional writing skills including emails, agendas, meeting minutes and reports
• Establish workplace relationships and build a professional network
• Build professional business communication skills
• Expand understanding of the application of legislation in the workplace

Assessments

The Professional Internship Program includes an assessment that is required to complete Stage 2 of the program and be eligible for a Statement of Attainment for BSBOPS201 Work effectively in business environments.

The assessment is completed during your internship placement and is based on your experience at your host company. It covers the following areas:

• Business Context – overview, objectives, structure, roles, rights & responsibilities, workplace safety, etc.
• Workplace Communication – written and oral
• Effective Work Habits – priorities and workload management

The assessment is completed on our eGrad online learning management system. You will be provided with your login details when you commence your internship. You will need a device that can access the internet (PC or mobile) and a stable internet connection.

Upon successful completion of the program and assessment you will receive:

• A Readygrad Certificate of Completion for the Professional Internship Program
• A nationally-recognised Statement of Attainment for BSBOPS201 Work effectively in business environments from Readygrad Pty Ltd (RTO 45724)

Entry Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be studying or have completed a degree in IT, business, accounting, finance, marketing, HR or Engineering
• Must be on an eligible visa (see below) or a be permanent resident or citizen
• Availability for a minimum of three days a week during office hours for placement
• IELTS 6.0 score overall with no less than 6.0 in each skill, or equivalent, if applicable
• Abide by the Readygrad Student Code of Conduct, including maintaining professional standards and attitudes at all times at Readygrad campuses and at the host company

Eligible Visa Requirements

• If you are not a Permanent Resident or Citizen, you must have an eligible visa to complete the program
• Your visa must have work rights
• You cannot commence your Placement (Stage 2) whilst on a Student Visa due to ESOS Act requirements unless you are completing the internship as a required part of your qualification (for credit).
• You can commence your Preparation (Stage 1) on a Student Visa but that visa must be expired (and replaced with an eligible visa) before your Placement (Stage 2) can start.
• As visa conditions can vary, we will review your visa documentation or proof of residency (eg passport) as part of the application process. If you are completing the internship for credit, we will require proof of your enrolment in that subject.

Program Fees & Payments

• Engineering - $3,500 (4 instalments of $875)
• Other disciplines - $2,500 (2 instalments of $1,250, or 4 instalments of $625)

For the 2 instalment option fees are due at enrolment, then four weeks from the intake date.
For the 4 instalment option fees are due at enrolment and then fortnightly payments after the intake date.

The cost of the program covers your consultation, preparation, internship placement, insurance, certification and ongoing support.

 Unpaid internship opportunities.