Professional Year
The Professional Year is a 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 that person 10 bonus points under the General Skilled Migration points test. Points can only be awarded for Professional Year courses that have been specified by the Minister.
Available courses
The following Professional Year courses have been specified by the Minister.
Computing Science
Accounting
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
- CPA Australia
- National Institute of Accountants