Free Engineering Internship Checklist

A five page checklist for Australian engineering students looking for an internship or industrial training placement.

Tick each box as you go. It covers seven steps.

01 Know your requirement

How many weeks your degree needs and how approval works.

02 Know the timeline

When big firm summer programs open and close.

03 Check eligibility

Citizenship, year level and visa rules to read before you apply.

04 Resume

What to put on one page so your projects stand out.

05 Where to look

Job boards, careers portals and student team sponsor lists.

06 Cold emails

How to contact startups and small firms that skip big intake programs.

07 Once you land it

Approval, logbooks and the paperwork your university needs.

Requirements checked November 2026. Rules change, so confirm with your faculty.

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