Permanent Residency Australia

After completing the program you may be eligible for additional points needed to apply for permanent residency and establish a long-term career in Australia.

BE WHAT YOU WANT TO BE - Kick Start Your ICT Career

Professional Year (PYear) Program - ACS Professional Year (PYear) Program

You studied hard to gain the technical skills and knowledge needed for a career in ICT. But where to from here? How can you kick start your Australian career in ICT? CQUniversity Australia and the Australian Computer Society (ACS) have the answer!

From 2009, CQUniversity Australia is facilitating an exciting new program for
former international students who have graduated from a university within
Australia and are seeking permanent residency. It’s called the ACS Professional Year (PYear) Program. It provides an additional pathway from university to employment within Australia.

It is a 12 month ‘job-readiness’ program to equip you with the professional skills needed for a successful career in the Australian workforce, including:

• up to 12 months of practical training and workshops
• a 12 week ‘hands-on’ internship with a host company
• access to networking opportunities and
• professional development as a graduate member of the Australian ICT industry’s professional body (ACS)
• on successful completion of a Professional Year program specified by the Minister a participant may be awarded 10 points under the General Skilled Migration points test.

What will I gain?
The ACS PYear is about ‘job-readiness’. It will prepare you for a career in the Australian workforce. After completing the program you may be eligible for additional points needed to apply for permanent residency and establish a
long-term career in Australia.

Why CQUniversity?
If you’ve studied at CQUniversity before, then you’ll be well aware of why it’s often the first choice for many international students studying in Australia. For those who are new to CQUniversity and its extensive facilities and
support networks here are just a few reasons why you should undertake the ACS PYear at CQUniversity.

Great Locations
CQUniversity operates campuses and teaching sites for international students in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Rockhampton and Sydney.

Quality education
The Good Universities Guide has awarded CQUniversity a 5 Star Rating - the highest rating possible for Positive Graduate Outcomes, Graduate Starting Salary, Graduate Employment and International Enrolments.

Support
CQUniversity provides you far-reaching support and services including the innovative Learning Skills Unit, which provides tailored academic and
English language support. At CQUniversity we give you every chance to be what you want to be.

Program Structure
Whilst completing the ACS Professional Year Program you will undertake the
following elements:

• Opening boot camp (1 day)
• CQUniversity Professional Year
• Orientation Program (1 day)
• An intensive training course in Australian
• workplace culture (130 hours)
• An intensive training course in Professional Business Communication (130 hours)
• An internship to enable you to gain workplace experience in the ICT industry (240 hours over 12 weeks)
• An online module of work in professional elements (130 hours)
• Closing boot camp and Graduation
• Opening boot camp (Introduction workshop)

This one-day workshop will help you assess your work capabilities and provide you with insights into work and job availability in Australia. After just one day, you’ll have a better understanding of your value to Australian employers.

Australian workplace culture
During this intensive training course, you’ll learn about common work practices
and values operating in Australia companies. You’ll discover the ins and outs of the Australian workplace and how to:

• develop a career plan
• write a resume
• perform effectively in interviews
• understand and respond to employers’ expectations
• understand occupational health and safety guidelines
• contribute positively to workplace diversity.

Business/professional communication
Employers in Australia most often look for former international students who
are skilled in business and professional communications. This module will provide you with practical skills to communicate successfully with people at all levels in the Australian workplace. You’ll learn how to chair and participate in meetings, write reports and other documents relevant to the workplace and give presentations to work colleagues, managers and clients.

Work experience internship
One of the most valuable aspects of the ACS PYear is the practical ICT workplace experience you will undertake with a well-respected company. Your career and employment skills will be expanded with an ePortfolio of work and a proven ability to operate in the Australian workplace.
You can’t beat that on your CV!

Professional element
The online unit will provide you with an understanding of risk management,
legal requirements, service obligations and ethical standards in Australian work environments. You’ll also learn how to apply your university knowledge to solve practical problems in the workplace. What’s more, the ACS PYear will also connect you with ICT professionals around Australia through ACS networking events. You’ll learn professional networking skills and
gain valuable industry contacts.

Ending boot camp (Closing workshop)
The final boot camp will be a chance for assessment and celebration! You’ll take part in mock interviews and present your career plans, CVs, capability statements, portfolios and job applications complete with covering letter for the dream job in a company of your choice. Then you’ll toast success with your fellow PYear graduates and meet and mingle with prospective employers and colleagues at the graduation ceremony. Make the most of your hard work and qualification with the CQUniversity’s P Year program. It will help you stand out from the crowd and be all that you want to be.

CQUniversity CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD 00219C, NSW 01315F, VIC 01624D
CRICOS Program Codes: Bachelor of Business: 052447E (QLD), 017445J (NSW), 054481J (VIC)

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