Professional Year Program (ICT)
The ACS Professional Year Program (ICT) is a Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) approved course that equips students with the professional and practical skills required to work in the IT industry in Australia. This program is one of the pathways from university to employment within Australia. The program has been designed, under Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) guidelines, principally for international students seeking to gain permanent residence. At the completion of your program you are able to apply to gain 5 additional points towards migration. The ACS Professional Year Program (ICT) does not guarantee permanent residence, but does assist in gaining the additional points required.
ACS Professional Year Program (ICT) is aimed at graduates of an IT Bachelor or Masters degree that have recently graduated and are holding a 485 Skilled Graduate (temporary) visa or Bridging Visa A. For details on the 485 visa, visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/professional-year.htm
The program takes participants through the fundamentals of Australian workplace practice, business communications and the professional code of conduct and ethics expected of professionals working in the IT industry. This includes a minimum 10-week work experience module.
What are the Entry Requirements?
To be able to enrol, your study must be related to one of the above fields as a visa requirement and you must study the Professional Year related to your study.
To study ACS Professional Year Program (ICT), you must have completed:
- a two year study program in Australia in a qualification related to IT
- Completed over a minimum of 16 months in Australia.
- Minimum of IELTS 6.0
What documents do I require?
- Current Resume & CV
- Certified copy of completion
- Letter from University verifying two years completion of degree
- Certified copy of Transcript for course completed
- Evidence of English language proficiency
- Copy of skilled migration assessment from professional body
- Copy of current passport size photograph
- Evidence of current visa status