Professional Year in Information Technology

Professional Year Program
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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

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.

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.

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.

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

PAYMENT OPTIONS: SYDNEY & BRISBANE

  • Upfront payment $8,000
(Instalment option)
  • Instalment Weekday classes $8,650
  • Instalment Option Weekend classes $8,650

INSTALMENT PAYMENT PLAN: SYDNEY & BRISBANE

Weekday classes:

Application Feewaived
Upfront payment$1,650
Week 4 payment$1,400
Week 8 payment$1,400
Week 12 payment$1,400
Week 16 Payment$1,400
Week 20 Payment$1,400
Total$8,650

Weekend classes:

Application Feewaived
Upfront payment$1,650
Week 4 payment$1,400
Week 8 payment$1,400
Week 12 payment$1,400
Week 16 Payment$1,400
Week 20 Payment$1,400
Total$8,650

 

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

New Intake Dates are shown below.

These dates align with the start of a new module.

Days Intake DateEnd Date
Saturday18/04/202613/03/2027
16/05/202610/04/2027
20/06/202629/05/2027
11/07/202619/06/2027
25/07/202603/07/2027
15/08/202631/07/2027
Class Location: Brisbane

Level 23
343 Albert Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

Phone

02 9267 3040

New Intake Dates are shown below.

These dates align with the start of a new module.

Days Intake DateEnd Date
Monday27/04/202622/03/2027
08/06/202617/05/2027
22/06/202631/05/2027
06/07/202614/06/2027
27/07/202605/07/2027
TuesdayTBATBA
TBATBA
Wednesday22/04/202627/05/2027
27/05/202605/05/2027
17/06/202626/05/2027
01/07/202609/06/2027
22/07/202630/06/2027
Saturday18/04/202613/03/2027
09/05/202603/04/2027
20/06/202629/05/2027
04/07/202612/06/2027
18/07/202626/06/2027
Sunday26/04/202621/03/2027
31/05/202609/05/2027
21/06/202630/05/2027
05/07/202613/06/2027
26/07/202604/07/2027
Class Location Canberra

Level 1, 15 Moore Street, Canberra, ACT 2601

Phone

02 9267 3040

New Intake Dates are shown below.

These dates align with the start of a new module.

Days Intake DateEnd Date
Saturday18/04/202613/03/2027
09/05/202603/04/2027
23/05/202601/05/2027
06/06/202615/05/2027
27/06/202605/06/2027
04/07/202612/06/2027
Sunday12/04/202607/03/2027
26/04/202621/03/2027
17/05/202611/04/2027
24/05/202602/05/2027
21/06/202630/05/2027
26/07/202604/07/2027
16/08/202601/08/2027
30/08/202615/08/2027
20/09/202605/09/2027
Monday04/05/202629/03/2027
18/05/202626/04/2027
01/06/202610/05/2027
22/06/202631/05/2027
06/07/202614/06/2027
Class Location Hobart

Level 2, 73/81 Murray Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Phone
02 9267 3040

New Intake Dates are shown below.

These dates align with the start of a new module.

Days Intake DateEnd Date
Monday20/04/202615/03/2027
04/05/202629/03/2027
25/05/202603/05/2027
06/07/202614/06/2027
20/07/202628/06/2027
Tuesday14/04/202609/03/2027
12/05/202606/04/2027
16/06/202611/05/2027
07/07/202601/06/2027
21/07/202615/06/2027
11/08/202606/07/2027
WednesdayTBATBA
TBATBA
Thursday30/04/202625/03/2027
04/06/202613/05/2027
25/06/202603/06/2027
02/07/202617/06/2027
30/07/202608/07/2027
Saturday11/04/202606/03/2027
02/05/202627/03/2027
09/05/202603/04/2027
30/05/202608/05/2027
13/06/202622/05/2027
04/07/202612/06/2027
Sunday19/04/202614/03/2027
26/04/202621/03/2027
17/05/202611/04/2027
31/05/202609/05/2027
21/06/202630/05/2027
12/07/202620/06/2027
26/07/202604/07/2027
16/08/202601/08/2027
Class Location Sydney CBD Campus

Level 5, 540 George Street

SYDNEY 2000

Phone

02 9267 3040

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