Professional Year
Professional Year, also known as the Job Preparedness program, is a systematic career development program that aims to improve a student’s capacity to find a job in their chosen field by putting technical skills and knowledge to use in the Australian workplace and culture. The Professional Year program is a 44-week curriculum that includes a 12-week internship component. Students must have completed at least two years of tertiary education at an Australian educational institution in a related accounting or IT field to be eligible for the PY program. The program is aimed to help international graduates from Australian universities enhance their employability skills.
Benefits of PY:
- A Professional Year Program helps in the formation of communication skills, practical experience, and understanding of the Australian workplace and culture.
- It also helps international students earn 5 migration points towards their PR application.
- Helps in the achievement of a Professional Year certificate.
- It enhances the effectiveness of your job application.
- Through a professional internship, participants get practical knowledge.
- Aids International Students in improving their job chances and expanding their possibilities in the fields of IT, accounting, and engineering.
- It also enables networking with professional colleagues in the industry simpler.
- Job placement is guaranteed by the service provider.
NAATI
The National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) is a body that accredits translators and interpreters. It is the translation and interpretation industry’s official accrediting body in Australia. NAATI certification for translators and interpreters in Australia assures that the service is of the highest quality. The Credentialed Community Language (CCL) test is a community-level assessment of your language ability.
Applicants who want to apply for a point-based visa usually take the CCL test. Applicants who pass the test will get five points towards a Skilled Independent (subclass 189), Skilled Nominated (subclass 190), or Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489). You can get accredited and gain 5 additional points under Credentialed Community Language (CCL) points by taking the NAATI Test from NAATI.
How Is the Test Evaluated?
There are two discussions in the test, each totaling 45 points. A candidate must receive at least 29 points in each discussion and a total score of 63 out of 90 to pass the test.
The CCL test result will be as follows:
- Passing Score: 63 or above (marks out of 90)
- Between 58 and 62.5 is a marginal failure (marks out of 90)
- Less than 58 is a clear failure (marks out of 90)