Accounting Professional Year Program

Program Structure

At the National Institute of Technology, the Accounting Professional Year Program consists of the following three components. The first two components are delivered simultaneously in a workshop style, covering 250 contact hours followed by a 12-week internship in a professional organisation.

Program Components and Modules:

1. Communication and Performance in the Australian Workplace (CPW)
   • CPW1 – Performance in business meetings
   • CPW2 – Workplace communication
   • CPW3 – Presentations
   • CPW4 – Business writing
   • CPW5 – Reporting to managers
2. Entry and Advancement in the Australian Workplace (EAW)
   • EAW1 – Australian workplace culture
   • EAW2 – Workplace relationships
   • EAW3 – Professional Performance
   • EAW4 – Prepare a tailored job application
   • EAW5 – Interview preparation
3. Professional Internship
   • One of the most significant aspects of the Accounting Professional Year program is an internship placement which will be for a minimum period of 250 hours that is normally covered over 12 weeks and can be part-time or full-time. This internship will provide you with practical experience in accounting-related work in an Australian-based organisation.

 Accounting PY Internships

NIT’s sourced internships will provide you with the opportunity to work hands-on in a real professional environment to gain work experience in the accounting related professions. You are also able to learn more about the career path you are pursuing. That means you can use this opportunity to explore if the career suits you and gain real perspectives on your occupation.

The work experience will give you a chance to:

• Observe and engage in real projects and day-to-day work, under the guidance of a supervisor.
• Develop professional and practical skills in your field.
• Understand what it means to apply your knowledge in a real work setting.

Several Areas to Choose From

Our Internship Coordinator will have a one-to-one session with you to best match your interest and background to a suitable host organisation and intern role.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the Professional Year in Accounting you must have:

1. Completed one or more Accounting degrees as a result of at least two (2) years* full-time study with an Australian university
   1. The degree/s must be on the approved list of courses for international students (CRICOS)
2. Any period of study towards the degree that was completed offshore must be between 2020‐2022. Offshore study outside of these dates is not acceptable
3. Hold a 485 visa (or other appropriate visa that has full work and study rights) with a validity of at least 12 months
4. Undertake a pre‐enrolment interview with the authorised Provider to ensure course suitability, viability, and ability to commit
5. Have a current IELTS Academic score of 6.0 in each band or the equivalent score from Pearsons, TOEFL iBIT or Cambridge Advanced English

* Two (2) academic years are defined as being at least 92 weeks according to the CRICOS registration of full‐time study.

If you are not sure that you qualify for this program? Contact us and one of our professional career advisors will discuss your eligibility to enrol in this program.

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