Professional Year Evaluation

In 2011-12, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship will be undertaking an evaluation of the Professional Year program. The Professional Year has been in operation since 2008 and is a structured development program, available to Engineers, Accountants and IT Professionals. The Professional Year may assist graduates to find employment and provides 5 points towards meeting the Points Based Skilled Migration pass mark.

The evaluation will assess if the Professional Year is achieving its original objectives and also identify potential improvements to the program. The evaluation is intended to be an open and transparent process. All key stakeholders who are involved in, or affected by the evaluation, including students and ex-students, will be given the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way.

Current and past Professional Year students will be requested to complete a survey which collects basic demographic information and seeks specific input regarding each individual's Professional Year. This information will contribute to a discussion paper which we expect will be complete in early 2012.

All responses are anonymous, and have no bearing on the outcomes of any current or future visa applications or other dealings with the department.

More information about the Professional Year is available on the department's website.
See: Professional Year