Studyandwork.com.au works with reputed Australian Education Providers who offer the Professional Year Program on behalf of the Professional Bodies to enhance the employment skills of international students.
The Program
The Professional Year is a Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) gazetted, structured professional development program combining formal learning and workplace experience. A Professional Year will:
Familiarise participants with the norms and values in the Australian workplaces as well as the Australian employment market and workplace culture Example: Write resumes and interview skills.
Teach participants how to communicate effectively and professionally in the Australian workplace with colleagues, managers and clients
Include an internship (work experience) to educate participants about all aspects of work practices in an Australian company.
Completion of a recognised Professional Year will provide the participant 10 bonus points under the General Skilled Migration points test.
Applications from people nominating the occupation of Accountant will receive processing priority only if they have completed the skilled migration internship program – accounting (SMIPA); and/or they have demonstrated that they have proficient English language skills under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS 7) in the past two (2) years.
The program is available in Accounting, Computer Science (ICT) and Engineering profession:
The Australian Computer Society Professional Year for ICT graduates
Skilled Migration Internship Program for Accountants (SMIPA)
Professional Year in Engineering Program
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this program, you must have:
Graduated from a related higher education program within Australia completed over a minimum of 18 months duration
Applied for, hold, a subclass 485 Temporary Resident Visa for Skilled Migration
Achieved a minimum of IELTS 6.0 in all bands
An acknowledgement letter of Skills Assessment from one of the relevant professional bodies (ACS, CPA, ICAA, NIA, Engineers Australia)
Our Representations
Studyandwork.com.au can organise admissions in ACS Professional Year and Skilled Migration Internship Program for Accountants offered by the following quality providers:
Navitas Career Solutions
Professional Pathways Australia
Performance English
Education Centre of Australia
Central Queensland University
ACS Professional Year program
Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting (SMIPA)
Our Internship Partners
Studyandwork.com.au has been appointed by Performance English and Education Centre of Australia to organise Professional Internship Placements for students enrolled in SMIPA and ACS Internship Programs. Studyandwork.com.au follows a structured process to organise and manage internships on behalf of Performance English and Education Centre of Australia and ensures that the interns achieve the maximum benefits out of the internship opportunity.
Our Quality Services
Studyandwork.com.au guarantees the following valuable services to students:
FREE Expert and Impartial Advice on selecting the Professional Year Program based on your career aspirations and the providers' reputation and course structure, outcomes & cost
Ongoing Support throughout the study period
Unbiased Career Advice - Ethical and Responsible service
Genuine Graduate Job Placement assistance after the completion of program
FREE Application Fee, SAVE up to $270!
Call us on 1300 79 80 69 to set up an appointment to submit your application for admission!
Study Options
Provider
Programs
Course Outline
Program Start Date
Tuition Fees
Payment Options
Provider 1
Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting (SMIPA)
Australian Computer Society (ACS) Professional Year
Option 1: Monday & Wednesday 6:00PM-9:00PM
Option 2: Tuesday & Thursday 6:00PM-9:00PM
6 hours a week of classroom lessons 4 hours of online lessons on their owntime
30 weeks of Communication and Work skills
12 weeks of full-time internship
Monthly Intakes
(Please contact us for exact start dates)
Option 1: $12,950 (inc. GST)
Option 2: $13,000 (inc. GST)
Option 1: Application Fee: $250 Full fee: $12,700 payable in advance on enrolment
Option 2: Application Fee: $250 First Instalment: $6,250 payable 2 weeks prior to the start of the program Second Instalment: $3,500 payable 10 weeks after the start of the program Third Instalment: $3,000 payable 20 weeks after the start of the program
Provider 2
Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting (SMIPA)
Australian Computer Society (ACS) Professional Year
Option 1: Monday & Tuesday 8:30AM-12:30PM
Option 2: Monday & Tuesday 6:00PM-10:00PM
8 hours a week of classroom lessons
30 weeks of Communication and Work skills
12 weeks of full-time internship
Monthly Intakes
(Please contact us for exact start dates)
Option 1: $12,750 (inc. GST)
Option 2: $12,950 (inc. GST)
Option 1: Application Fee: $275 First Instalment: $7,000 payable 2 weeks prior to the start of the program Second Instalment: $5,475 payable 15 weeks after the start of the program
Option 2: Application Fee: $275 First Instalment: $4,475 payable 2 weeks prior to the start of the program After this, 8 Monthly Instalments: $1,025
Provider 3
Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting (SMIPA)
Australian Computer Society (ACS) Professional Year
Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM
8 hours a week of classroom lessons
Option 1:
30 weeks of Communication and Work skills
12 weeks of unpaid full-time/part-time internship
Option 2:
30 weeks of Communication and Work skills
6 weeks of unpaid full-time internship for IT students
Monthly Intakes
(Please contact us for exact start dates)
ACSPY: Option 1: $11,974.75
Option 2: $12,605
Option 3: $12,880 (inc. GST)
SMIPA: Option 1: $11,024.75
Option 2: $11,605
Option 3: $11,880 (inc. GST)
ACSPY: Option 1: Application Fee: $0 Full fee: $11,974.75 payable in advance on enrolment
Option 2: Application Fee: $0 First Instalment: $6,302.50 payable on enrolment Second Instalment: $6,302.50 payable by week 22
Option 3: Application Fee: $275 First Instalment: $3,151.25 payable on enrolment Second Instalment: $3,151.25 payable by week 11 Third Instalment: $3,151.25 payable by week 22 Fourth Instalment: $3,151.25 payable by week 33
SMIPA: Option 1: Application Fee: $0 Full fee: $11,024.75 payable in advance on enrolment
Option 2: Application Fee: $0 First Instalment: $5,802.50 payable on enrolment Second Instalment: $5,802.50 payable by week 22
Option 3: Application Fee: $275 First Instalment: $2,901.25 payable on enrolment Second Instalment: $2,901.25 payable by week 11 Third Instalment: $2,901.25 payable by week 22 Fourth Instalment: $2,901.25 payable by week 33
Provider 4
Australian Computer Society (ACS) Professional Year
Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM
8 hours a week of classroom lessons
30 weeks of Communication and Work skills
12 weeks of part-time/full-time internship
March & June
(Please contact us for exact start dates)
$12,500 (inc. GST)
Application Fee: $200 First Instalment: $4,100 payable on enrolment Second Instalment: $4,100 payable by 4th month Third Instalment: $4,100 payable by 6th month
Provider 5
Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting (SMIPA)
Australian Computer Society (ACS) Professional Year
Option 1: Monday to Thursday 9:00AM – 1:30PM
16 hours a week of classroom lessons
12 weeks of Communication and Work skills
12 weeks of part-time/full-time internship
After internship: Monday & Wednesday 6:00PM – 8:30PM
5 hours a week of classroom lessons
18 weeks of Communication and Work skills
Option 2: Monday & Tuesday 9:00AM – 1:30PM
8 hours a week of classroom lessons
30 weeks of Communication and Work skills
12 weeks of part-time/full-time internship
Monthly Intakes
(Please contact us for exact start dates)
Option 1: $12,200 (inc. GST)
Option 2: $13,200 (inc. GST)
Option 1: Application Fee: $250 Full Fee: $11,950 payable in advance on enrolment
