PAID WORK EXPERIENCE AUSTRALIA FAQs - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1) What is the Paid Work Program in Australia?

2) What are the advantages of this program?

3) What are the requirements to participate?

4) How much does it cost?

5) Which is the length of the program?

6) Are placements completely guaranteed?

7) Can participants choose the destination in Australia?

8) Which are the most common placements?

9) Which is the average salary?

10) If I did not finish my studies, can I still participate in the program?

11) I finished my studies 3 years ago, can I still participate?

12) Can I use my tourist VISA?

13) What is RSA? And when do I have to take it?

14) When can I start working abroad?

15) Can I register with less than 6 months in advance?

16) Do I need medical insurance?

17) Are flight tickets included in the price?

1)What is the Paid Work Program in Australia?

It is a program designed for professionals or advanced students in Tourism oriented careers with certain work experience in the area.

Participants choose internships for 6, 9 or 12 months! Jobs on offer correspond to the areas of food, beverages, cleaning rooms and kitchen. Placements can be changed through different areas, including reception and events.

2) What are the advantages of this program?

• Placements fitted to your studies and work experience.

• Improve your knowledge on customer service.

• Possibility of studying on line.

• Keep updated in the field of tourism and hospitality.

• 24hours. Emergency phone number.

• Certificate of the program, stating the working experienced achieved in hotels in Australia.

• Certificate issued by Cambridge University on your work experience abroad.

3) What are the requirements to participate?

• Count with U$D 3000 for expenses.

• English level of IELTS 6

• Count with experience in the working field you are applying to.

• Be a student or have a degree in tourism and hospitality.

• Be between 18 to 30 years old.

• Have medical insurance.

• Perform RSA course online before traveling.

4) How much does it cost?

• 6 months program: U$D 3751

• 9 months program: U$D 4292

• 12 months programs: U$D 4821

5) Which is the lenght of the program?

Participants choose the lenght of their stay: either 6, 9 or 12 months

6) Are placements completely guaranteed?

Before traveling, participants already count with an assured placement in the hospitality industry in a tourist destination in Australia.

7) Can participants choose the destination in Australia?

We cannot guarantee a specific destination, but of course, we will take into account your preferences.

8) Which are the most common placements?

The jobs offered are carried out in the areas of food an beverages, cleaning and kitchen. These jobs can vary from field to field, including reception and events.

9) Which is the average salary?

The average salary for 25 working hs per week is AU$1500 per month.

10) If I did not finish my studies, can I still participate in the program?

It is not compulsory to have a degree, but you must be an advanced student in Tourism and Hospitality.

11) I finished my studies 3 years ago, can I still participate?

Participants that graduated more than 2 years ago, cannot participate in the program.

12) Can I use my tourist VISA?

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13) What is RSA? And when do I have to take it?

RSA is an obligatory course that can be done on line. It should be taken before traveling.

14) When can I start working abroad?

Any Monday that you like!

15) Can I register with less than 6 months in advance?

You should register at least with 6 months in advance.

16) Do I need medical insurance?

Yes. It is a compulsory requirement.

17) Are flight tickets included in the price?

No. Flight tickets are not included in the program and you have to buy them separately. .