IT (Information Technology) Professional Year Program by ACS

All About Professional Year in Information Technology

Australian Computer Society (ACS) developed the IT professional year program to help overseas ICT (Information & Communications Technology) graduates acquire practical skills and fundamental training. Provision of regular counseling throughout the program also plays a vital role in helping students acquire extensive and practical knowledge.

Initiated by the Department of Home Affairs, the program is aimed at overcoming skill shortage in Australia. The program runs for 44 weeks, which includes the first 32 weeks of theoretical knowledge and communication skills training, while the remaining 12 weeks provide students an opportunity to apply acquired knowledge and learned techniques in practice through internship.

Successful completion of program also makes the students eligible for 5 extra points on Department of Home Affairs points test which boosts their chances of permanent residency in Australia.

Price

$12,930 - $13,280

Duration

44 weeks (minimum) including 32 weeks training in-class and 12 weeks internship placement.

Location

Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth

Industry

Information Technology

Institute

Adelaide Brisbane Canberra Darwin Hobart Melbourne Perth Sydney

Adelaide

Navitas Professional

Navitas Professional is part of the very prestigious Navitas Group- An S&P ASX 100 company which has established itself as a pioneering global educator helping more than 80,000 domestic and international students realize and develop their potential through quality education. Established in 1994, Navitas is an S&P ASX 100 company which employs more than 6,000 staff across 31 countries.

Performance Education

Performance Education’s Professional Year Program is aimed at taking employability skills of professional year students to the next level. Their programs offer graduates, a never like before opportunity to nurture their employability skills through a blend of classroom training and a 12 week internship at an Australian host company for a practical Australian workplace experience.

Brisbane

Navitas Professional

Performance Education

Education Centre of Australia

If you have been in a legal venture capital agreement with an Australian organisation or company that is a member of the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL).

Canberra

Navitas Professional

Queensland International Business Academy

If you have been in a legal venture capital agreement with an Australian organisation or company that is a member of the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL).

Darwin

Navitas Professional

Hobart

Navitas Professional

Queensland International Business Academy

If you have been in a legal venture capital agreement with an Australian organisation or company that is a member of the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL).

Melbourne

Navitas Professional

Monash Professional Pathways

Since its foundation in 2001, Monash Professional Pathways has been supporting graduates who seek professional experience and careers in Australia. The university specialise in assisting international students gain employment skills and industry experience through training and vocational placements.

Performance Education

Education Centre of Australia

If you have been in a legal venture capital agreement with an Australian organisation or company that is a member of the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL).

Perth

Navitas Professional

Stanley College

Stanley College (CRICOS Code: 03047E | RTO Code: 51973) is a registered training organisation located in Perth, Western Australia. Stanley College has three campuses offering 23 nationally recognised courses in Translation and Interpreting, Business and Management, Hospitality, Commercial Cookery and Patisserie, Health, Security and Early Childhood Education to international students. Stanley College also offers a General English (ELICOS) course to international students..

Nit Australia

NIT Australia successfully run the ACS (Australian Computer Society) Professional Year Program since 2015, with a 100% internship placement rate. They pride themselves in delivering the best goal-matched IT internships and personalised IT career support, with the best mock job interview experience provided to the students throughout the 1-year program.

Sydney

Navitas Professional

Performance Education

Education Centre of Australia

If you have been in a legal venture capital agreement with an Australian organisation or company that is a member of the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL).

Queensland International Business Academy

If you have been in a legal venture capital agreement with an Australian organisation or company that is a member of the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL).

Are You Eligible for PY in it?

Candidates must have completed a recognized IT degree in Australia which provides at least 2 years of credit points.

A minimum score of 6 in IELTS English proficiency test with a minimum score of 6 across all bands OR a PTE score of 50 overall, with a minimum of 50 across all bands.

Candidates must hold or have applied for Visa 485 with 12 months of validity.

Why Aussizz Group?

We represent the TOP Professional Year providers in Australia whose goals are to enrich international graduates’ skills, learn the Australian work culture, create industry related experiences and many more.

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