Professional year programs
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) have recently introduced a Professional Year program. This is 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, CPA Australia, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and The National Institute of Accountants 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 the latest professional year program brochure [
PDF 632 kB].
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 387 kB]
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.
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 the latest professional year program brochure [ PDF 364 kB].
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.
Fees
| Fees | Amount (AU$) |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $250.00 |
| Program Fee | $12,300.00 |
| TOTAL | $12,550.00 |
Program Fees include:
- Workshops & program resources
- Networking events
- On-line professional element
- ACS membership
- Professional Internship and insurances (16 weeks)
- Boot Camp - 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.
BNIT will run its first program in September 2008 at Ithaca Campus, Red Hill Brisbane
To secure your place in this Professional Year Program:
Step 1
Download and complete the Professional Year application form [ PDF 231 kB]
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
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@det.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.