ACS Professional Year program providing an additional pathway to success

Congratulations for studying so hard. Congratulations for gaining the technical skills you need for a career in ICT. So; what next? How can you kick start your Australian career in ICT? This is where the ACS Professional Year program comes into play. The ACS offers a program for former international students who have been graduated from a university within Australia and who are seeking permanent residency.

The ACS Professional Year (PYear) Program in Computing/ICT thus stands as the additional pathway from university to employment within Australia. It is basically a job-readiness program that equips you with the professional skills needed for a successful career in the Australian workforce.

Typically the Australian Computer Society Professional Year program is scheduled for a minimum of 44 weeks to a maximum of 52 weeks. The ACS Professional Year Program delivers:

• 44 -52 weeks practical training, face to face study and workshops
• 12 week hands-on internship with a host company
• Access to networking opportunities and professional development

Most frequently asked questions regarding ACS Professional Year

Is the ACS Professional Year program open to computer science graduates?

No. ‘Computer Sciences’ is an umbrella term used to cover the many ICT streams.

Who can apply to do the ACS PYear Program?

It is typically a job-readiness program aimed at former international ICT students who have been issued a 485 Skilled Graduate Visa.

Does completion of the Australian Computer Society Professional Year Program guarantee permanent residency?

No. However person who successfully completes the ACS PYear may be awarded 5 points under the Skilled Occupation List.

For more information please visit: 

http://www.indusinstitute.com.au/acs-professional-year-program.html

What we should know about ACS Professional Year program

That’s right; the ACS Professional Year (PYear) in Computing/ICT is the ultimate ‘job-readiness’ program.

It has been designed and introduced for assisting the former international students who have had completed 2 years of study in Australia. The students who might have obtained relevant workplace skills in their chosen occupation this Australian Computer Society Professional Year program effectively increase their employment skills and employability. Yes; in turn the program also helps in addressing Australia’s skill shortages in the ICT industry.

This program also provides the IT professionals with additional pathway from university to employment within Australia. The ACS Professional Year program thus offers the ultimate and effective job-readiness training and an invaluable 12 week IT internship placement.

It also makes sense to mention here that this Australian Computer Society ICT Professional Year program is an initiative of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) to address Australia’s skills shortage. The program has been designed to enhance the employability of recent international IT graduates. Upon completion of Australian Computer Society Professional Year Program, qualifying candidates may be eligible to receive points towards their permanent residency under the Skilled Migration pathway.

For the uninitiated; completion of this program will also provide the Professional Year graduate with 5 bonus points under the Skilled Occupation List.

ACS Professional Year - course structure

Orientation Program (Delivered online by the ACS) – It explains what the ACS requires of students in terms of course modules, expectations and outcomes.

Business and Communications (Delivered face to face by PY Partner) – This emphasizes on report writing, lead and participating in meetings, negotiation skills, preparing and giving presentations etc.

Australian Workplace Culture (Delivered face to face by PY Partner) - This module focuses on common work practices and values operating in the Australian workplace.

Internship (Provided by PY Partner) – this is one of the most significant aspects of the ACS Professional Year program.

Professional Environments (Delivered online by the ACS) - This online module will provide the opportunity to develop and maintain an e-portfolio, which can be built on following completion of the Professional Year program.

For more information please visit: 
http://www.indusinstitute.com.au/acs-professional-year-program.html