WHAT IS THE ACS PROFESSIONAL YEAR PROGRAM?
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) Professional Year Program is a pathway for international students with an Australian IT or ICT Bachelor's or Master's degree to gain professional employment in Australia. It is approved by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection and grants five migration points upon completion. The program, developed and managed by The Australian Computer Society, focuses on developing practical skills and requires students to complete an online Professional Environment course during their internship.
WHY JOIN ECA'S PROFESSIONAL YEAR PROGRAM?
Year-round intakes
1 day a week, 45-52 weeks job-readiness program
1 year of free ACS Membership
Pay up to 8 easy monthly instalments
Available in Sydney, Melbourne, Geelong and Brisbane
Get 5 points towards your PR
What will you study?
The program consists of four course components with specific outcomes and expectations
for successful completion:
The Communication and Performance in the Australian Workplace
The Communication and Performance in the Australian Workplace
Entry and Advancement
in the Australian
Workplace
Entry and Advancement in the Australian Workplace
The Internship
Placement
The Internship Placement
The Professional
Environments
The Professional Environments
Completion of this program will provide the ECA Professional Year graduate with 5 points under the Skilled Occupation List, as specified by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.