Wednesday, 20 April 2016

ACS Professional Year program consists of training and an IT internship placement


Have you heard about the ACS Professional Year Program in Brisbane? That’s right; it is all about providing the pathway from study to employment in Australia.

As a matter of fact; ACS Professional Year program consists of training and an IT internship placement. The program is typically delivered between a minimum of 44 weeks and a maximum 52 weeks.

For the uninitiated; ACS PYP Brisbane includes all of the following elements:
  • Orientation Program
  • Australian Workplace Culture
  • Professional and Business Communications Skill
  • Internship
  • Professional Environments online subject
With this comes the next significant question – how exactly does the Australian Computer Society Professional year Program benefits the students or does it benefit at all? Of course it does. The program qualifies for migration points towards permanent residence. It also helps in enhance your CV while providing an overall understanding of the Australian workplace and ICT industry.

It also supports in developing an understanding of Australian Business Language & Work Practices. ACS PYP program can help you to gain a Professional Year certificate - Become an official member of a relevant professional body. It also helps you to gain valuable work experience by completing an internship in ICT.

Who can apply to do the Australian Computer Society Professional year program?

This job readiness program aims at the former international ICT students who have been issued the 485 skilled graduate visa. It is also necessary to mention here, the holders of Bridging Visa A may also apply for entry into the PYear.

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Thursday, 7 April 2016

FAQs about ACS Professional Year Program

The ACS PYP offers a program for former international students who have graduated from a university within Australia and are seeking permanent residency.

Program structure

45 weeks, as gazetted by DIBP
Professional training specific to the ICT industry
Australian work practices
Business communications
Professional Australian IT internship for 12 weeks

FAQs about ACS Professional Year Program

- How can I check the status of application?

It can be tracked via the Application Status online using your application number and password.

- How can I change address and contact details?

You can do this via the Application Status online using your application number and password.

- How long does the assessment take?

Skills assessment completion time for ACS Professional Year Program Brisbane is approximately 12 weeks for decision ready applications that do not require additional documents or information.

Eligibility Criteria for the ACS Professional Year Brisbane

In order to qualify for the ACS Professional Year Program, you must have:

- Completed an undergraduate or postgraduate award in Australia in ICT

- Hold or applied for a 485 visa (either stream)

- English language proficiency of IELTS score 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.0 

If you believe you meet the Australian Computer Society Professional Year program criteria then proceed to the Online Application Form.

After your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with your ACS Application Reference Number.