Professional Year in Information Technology

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    What is the Professional Year in IT?

    The Professional Year in Computer Science is a job-readiness program aimed at former international ICT students who have been issued a 485 Skilled Graduate Visa. Holders of a Bridging Visa A or B may also apply for entry into the Professional Year.

    Terms & Conditions

    All applications MUST be submitted no later than 3 working days prior to the intake start date.

    General Information

    Am I Eligible?

    The Professional Year in Computer Science is a job-readiness program aimed at former international ICT students who have been issued a 485 Skilled Graduate Visa. Holders of a Bridging Visa A or B may also apply for entry into the Professional Year.

    To enrol ensure you can provide the following necessary certified documents:

    • Copy of Passport
    • Copy of 485 Temporary Graduate Visa (either Graduate Work or Post-Study Work stream) or Bridging 485 Visa.
    • Academic Transcript and Completion Letter evidencing completion of your ICT-related Bachelor or Master degree from an Australian Institution (minimum of 2 years’ full-time study in Australia)
    • English Language Proficiency Test Results – Please check the Competent English from DHA for the English language requirements.

    All students are also required to undertake a face-to-face pre-enrolment interview with the accredited provider to ensure course suitability and viability.

    How to Apply?

    Step 1
    Read the QIBA Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy

    Terms & Conditions

    Step 2
    Fill out our PYP application form.

    Step 3
    A face-to-face pre-enrolment interview is compulsory. Applicants will be asked to select preferred days and times when they receive a Letter of Offer.

    Step 4
    You will be issued a Letter of Offer once you submit your completed application.

    If correct documentation has been submitted and payment has been made, you will receive an invitation to attend a face-to-face pre-enrolment interview. At this time a Confirmation of Enrolment will be issued, and you will be able to commence class.

    Internship

    The Internship component of the Professional Year Program requires all ICT candidates to complete a minimum 220 placement hours in the workplace. Generally, the candidates will engage in this Internship over 3 days per week for a minimum of 12 weeks.

    All candidates complete an online course with the ACS in conjunction with their Internship. This ACS online course (PE Online) offers further insight into ICT and provides mentoring to enhance the candidates Internship experience.

    Please note that candidates must successfully complete all classroom modules—maintaining 100% attendance and competency—before they are eligible to commence the internship component.

    Pricing and Payment Options

    Price structure in Australian dollars for Professional Year (ICT) offered in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart and Gold Coast locations.

     

    PAYMENT OPTIONS: SYDNEY & BRISBANE

    • Upfront payment $8,500
    (Instalment option)
    • Instalment Weekday classes $9,000
    • Instalment Option Weekend classes $9,000

    INSTALMENT PAYMENT PLAN: SYDNEY & BRISBANE

    Weekday classes:

    Application Feewaived
    Upfront payment$1,500
    Week 4 payment$1,500
    Week 8 payment$1,500
    Week 12 payment$1,500
    Week 16 Payment$1,500
    Week 20 Payment$1,500
    Total$9,000

    Weekend classes:

    Application Feewaived
    Upfront payment$1,500
    Week 4 payment$1,500
    Week 8 payment$1,500
    Week 12 payment$1,500
    Week 16 Payment$1,500
    Week 20 Payment$1,500
    Total$9,000

     

     

    PAYMENT OPTIONS: CANBERRA & HOBART

    • Upfront payment $11,000
    (Instalment option: Add $150)
    • Instalment Weekday classes $11,150
    • Instalment Option Weekend classes $11,400


    INSTALMENT PAYMENT PLAN: CANBERRA & HOBART

    Weekday classes:

    Application Feewaived
    Upfront payment$1,650
    Week 4 payment$1,900
    Week 8 payment$1,900
    Week 12 payment$1,900
    Week 16 Payment$1,900
    Week 20 Payment$1,900
    Total$11,150

    Weekend classes:

    Application Feewaived
    Upfront payment$1,900
    Week 4 payment$1,900
    Week 8 payment$1,900
    Week 12 payment$1,900
    Week 16 Payment$1,900
    Week 20 Payment$1,900
    Total$11,400

    Locations and Start Dates

    Brisbane CBD

    Brisbane
    New Intake Dates are shown below.

    These dates align with the start of a new module.

     

     

     

    Days Intake DateEnd Date
    Saturday07/02/202609/01/2027
    21/02/202623/01/2027
    07/03/202606/02/2027
    28/03/202627/02/2027
    18/04/202613/03/2027

    Class Location: Brisbane

    Level 23
    343 Albert Street
    Brisbane QLD 4000

    Canberra

    New Intake Dates are shown below.

    These dates align with the start of a new module.

     

     

     

    22/04/202617/03/2027

    Days Intake DateEnd Date
    Monday23/02/202625/01/2027
    16/03/202615/02/2027
    30/03/202601/03/2027
    27/04/202622/03/2027
    TuesdayTBATBA
    TBATBA
    Wednesday18/02/202613/01/2027
    11/03/202603/02/2027
    25/03/202617/02/2027
    Saturday31/01/202602/01/2027
    07/03/202626/02/2027
    28/03/202627/02/2027
    18/04/202613/03/2027
    09/05/202603/04/2027
    Sunday01/02/202603/01/2027
    15/02/202617/01/2027
    08/03/202607/02/2027
    22/03/202621/02/2027
    26/04/202621/03/2027

    Class Location

    Level 1 15 Moore Street,

    Canberra ACT 2601

    Hobart

    New Intake Dates are shown below.

    These dates align with the start of a new module.

     

    Days Intake DateEnd Date
    Saturday14/02/202616/01/2027
    14/03/202613/02/2027
    Sunday01/02/202603/01/2027
    15/03/202614/02/2027
    29/03/202628/02/2027
    Monday09/02/202611/01/2027
    23/02/202615/01/2027
    16/03/202615/02/2027

    New Class Location

    Level 2, 73/81 Murray Street

    Hobart TAS 7000

    Sydney CBD

    New Intake Dates are shown below.

    These dates align with the start of a new module.

     

     

    Days Intake DateEnd Date
    Monday16/02/202618/01/2027
    23/03/202622/02/2027
    20/04/202615/03/2027
    04/05/202629/03/2027
    25/05/202603/05/2027
    Tuesday03/02/202605/01/2027
    17/02/202619/01/2027
    03/03/202602/02/2027
    24/03/202623/02/2027
    14/04/202609/03/2027
    Wednesday28/01/202630/12/2026
    11/02/202613/01/2027
    25/02/202627/01/2027
    18/03/202617/02/2027
    08/04/202603/03/2027
    Thursday19/02/202621/01/2027
    12/03/202611/02/2027
    26/03/202625/02/2027
    30/04/202625/03/2027
    Saturday31/01/202602/01/2027
    14/02/202616/01/2027
    28/02/202630/01/2027
    28/03/202627/02/2027
    09/05/202603/04/2027
    30/05/202608/05/2027
    Sunday01/02/202603/01/2027
    15/02/202617/01/2027
    22/02/202624/01/2027
    08/03/202607/02/2027
    29/03/202621/02/2027
    19/04/202614/03/2027
    17/05/202611/04/2027

    Class Location

    QIBA Sydney CBD Campus

    Level 10 140 Elizabeth Street

    Sydney NSW 2000

    Delivered on behalf of the Australian Computer Society (ACS)

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