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Professional Development Program for ICT Graduates The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) introduced a "Professional Year" as one of the pathways available to onshore overseas students to gain additional points for migration to Australia to work in the Information Technology Industry and occupations in high demand such as accounting.

Professional Year Programs

- Your gateway to an ICT career in Australia
- Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting (SMIPA)

Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting (SMIPA)

The Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting (SMIPA) The three accounting professional bodies, Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia, CPA Australia and the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) have developed this program to be delivered by approved educational Providers.

Brisbane North Institute of TAFE has been approved by the three accounting professional bodies to deliver this program.

The first Program will start 9 March 2009, with second program starting 6 July 2009

To be eligible you must be the holder of a Skilled Graduate (Temporary) visa Subclass 485.

The Program

The program is aimed at improving participants' professional English language proficiency and cultural communications skills relevant to the Australian business context. Participants will also benefit from an understanding of the job market - specifically the accounting profession. A work experience/internship in an accounting role is included and will provide participants with an integrated and practical application of the skills already taught.

As well as the knowledge and skills to assist them with employment a accounting professional in Australia, and the opportunity to gain experience in an Australian workplace through a structured internship. Download [ PDF 632kb] the latest professional year program brochure.

the program will include.

Orientation
Professional Workplace Skills for Accountants
16 week Professional Internship/work experience.

Fees

Fees	Amount (AU$)
Application Fee	$250.00
Program Fee	$10,000.00
TOTAL	$10,250.00

Program Fees include:

Workshops & program resources
Networking events
Professional Internship and insurances (16 weeks)
orientation and closing ceremony
Graduation ceremony and certificates.

Additional Information

The Professional Year is a 44 week program

While your Skilled Graduate (Temporary) visa Subclass 485 is current, you will have the right to work in Australia. Please check the DIAC website for more information.

To secure your place in this Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting (SMIPA):

Step 1
Download and complete the SMIPA form [ PDF 387kb]

Step 2
Ensure you attach the following necessary documents

Copy of passport
Copy of Visa 485 or confirmation of Visa 485 Application
Certified English proficiency test results
Certified copies of previous academic results
Curriculum Vitae
Successful qualifications assessment for migration purpose from one of the Australian professional accounting bodies

Step 3
Send your application:

By post to:
The Professional Year Program
Locked Bag3 BC, Eagle Farm
Brisbane, QLD Australia, 4009

By courier or in person to:
BNIT
Level 2 Block 6
Fulcher Rd
Red Hill

By fax:
+61 7 33 074 746

By E-mail:
Scan in your application and required documents and forward to: enquiry.bnit@deta.qld.gov.au

If your application is successful, you will receive an Offer Package from BNIT. When you accept this Offer, you will be welcomed as a valued student at BNIT.

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Your gateway to an ICT career in Australia

Brisbane North Institute of TAFE (BNIT) is the first provider in Queensland to offer the Professional Year Program in partnership with Australian Computer Society (ACS) and Australian Internships.

To be eligible you must be the holder of a Skilled Graduate (Temporary) visa Subclass 485.

The Program

The program will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to assist them with employment in the ICT industry in Australia, as well as the opportunity to gain experience in an Australian workplace through a structured internship. Download [ PDF 364kb] the latest professional year program brochure.

There are four components to the program.

Australian Workplace Culture - face to face workshop.
Business and Professional Communications - face to face workshop.
Professional Element (delivered by Australian Computer Society delivered on-line as well as attendance at ACS networking events.
16 week Professional Internship.

A one day boot camp will be held at the opening and closing days of the program. This will provide participants with the opportunity to network with industry representatives.