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1 Professional Year Programs 2016 This brochure has interactive features. Download the FREE Layar app and scan to bring pages to life look out for the Layar symbol throughout the brochure. Virpal Singh Performance Education SMIPA (Accounting) Meet Virpal and discover his journey on page 5 Performance Education is an approved SMIPA & IT Professional Year Provider with the following professional bodies. 92% of our g their int raduates rated e r ns as Outs hip placement tanding, Ver Good o r Good y

2 What is a Professional Year Program? Are you an international graduate with an Australian degree? Are you struggling to secure your first professional opportunity? Everyday, Performance Education helps many young professionals just like you. Professional Year programs are gazetted by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) and are designed to address Australia s skills shortage by enhancing the employability of recent international graduates in specific professions. Performance Education is a leading national accredited Professional Year provider of the following programs: Australian Computer Society (ACS) Professional Year Program Accounting (SMIPA) Professional Year Program Preparing You for the Australian Professional Workplace The Professional Year program is designed to equip you with the critical non-technical skills that you need to succeed in a professional role in Australia. The 44 week program integrates class-based training in business communication, business culture, workplace expectations and career skills. It also includes a highly valuable 12 week Work Integrated Learning placement in Accounting or IT that gives you direct exposure to a professional workplace. Our Professional Year courses have been developed using the expertise and real world experience of language teachers, business managers and career management experts. is practical, interactive and demanding helping you to rapidly gain all the skills and knowledge needed to kick-start your career in Australia. Upon successful completion of the Professional Year program, you may also be eligible to receive migration points toward a permanent residency application. To date, Performance Education has enrolled over 7,000 students in its Accounting and IT Professional Year programs. Ziyu Xu ACS (IT) My teachers were really friendly and helpful, and I made a lot of friends here. Performance Education also helped me to secure a full time position with my host company before I had finished my internship. I would definitely recommend the Performance Education Professional Year program, it gives you so much more than you expect. I don t think I could have achieved so much growth in successfully launching my career in Australia without it. Employment Outcomes: What are Performance Education Professional Year graduates doing now? In permanent work Not working (not looking) Not working (looking) 91% of our graduates said their Professional Year qualification made a difference in getting a job In contract or casual work Discover the career paths of our alumni at our LinkedIn University page Performance Education Choosing the Right Provider for You Experience the Performance Difference We know that deciding on a provider for your Professional Year course can be confusing. So to help, here are a few reasons our students say they love Performance Education; First Class Reputation One of the first accredited Professional Year providers, Performance Education is recognised as a leading quality provider nationally. Over 7,000 students have chosen us for our outstanding reputation for quality, highly trusted experience and exceptional graduate outcomes. Outstanding Employment Outcomes Our focus is on equipping students with the right skills and experience to gain employment in their nominated fields. 90% of our graduates have employment 6 months after graduation 91% of our graduates rated the Preparation for the Workforce as Outstanding, Very Good or Good 1 in 3 graduates were offered employment by their host company following their Work Integrated Learning placement We Genuinely Care At Performance Education, genuinely caring about our students is central to our being. From the course design to the type of placement you receive, it s all about you and your pathway to your professional career in Australia. Outcomes Based Industry Relevant Content Our program is focussed on your career success with clear outcomes for your professional employment. It is designed and written by leading HR, IT, Recruitment and Accounting professionals to give you an advantage in a competitive job market. Professional Highly Qualified Teachers Our team of highly qualified and experienced teachers are selected for their quality, care for students and exposure to the Australian business environment. 98% of our graduates rated Quality of Teachers as Outstanding, Very Good or Good. Guaranteed Monthly Intakes So you can get started quickly with your course we have intake dates every 4 weeks. GUARANTEED. We never cancel an intake. Flexible Timetable and s To allow you to manage your work/life/study mix, as well as your finances, a choice of weekday and weekend classes and flexible payment options are available. Complimentary MYOB and Microsoft Excel Training We offer free courses for your on-going professional development. IELTS Test Preparation Our IELTS Test Preparation will help you attain the English skills you need to successfully commence your professional career in Australia. Make the right choice and come and discover the Performance difference! The Right Internship OVER 1,700 host companies and growing! We understand that the Work Integrated Learning (Internship) placement, for many, is the most important part of the Professional Year course. We are one of the leading organisations facilitating professional WIL placements in Australia. Since 2006, we have placed 4,500 interns in over 1,700 companies. We will match you to the right placement taking into consideration your career goals, specific area of expertise, relevant experience, learning objectives, training needs and location. The Australian graduate job market is competitive and an internship helps you stand out through; bridging the gap from study to professional employment a personalised learning and development plan development of your communication skills and confidence adding relevant Australian work experience to your resumé Host companies we work with include: Accor Mission Australia Bally NCSI Australia BNP Paribas Newell Rubbermaid Citrix NSW Health Coca-Cola Amatil Optus Christian Dior Perpetual Grand Hyatt Melbourne Philips Hansen Technologies Prada Jeanswest Primary Healthcare Jenny Craig/Curves Revlon Johnson & Johnson SMEC KONE Telstra Leighton Contractors Business Centre Lend Lease Thrifty Luxottica UNICEF Macquarie Telecom Westfield Mirvac Westpac MYOB Australia Young & Rubicam Brands Find out what our graduates have to say about the Performance Education Professional Year program at Statistics cited are from an independent survey of Performance Education Professional Year graduates conducted by McCrindle Research, 2014/2015. Adelaide campus has intakes every 8 weeks. Performance Education Professional Year Programs 2016: The Performance Guarantee 03

3 We Offer Timetables to Suit Your Work and Study Needs The Performance Education PY program is divided into three stages: Discover the PY program. Meet your trainer and your National Placements Manager. Scan this page with Layar! Case Study: Virpal Singh SMIPA (Accounting), currently working at Transfield Services Determined to kick-start his professional career in Australia, Virpal decided to take up a Professional Year to gain opportunities. During the program at Performance Education, he learnt about the workplace environment, interviews, workforce, how to dress professionally and more. For his placement at Transfield Services, Virpal focused on being punctual and dedicated. He always asked questions and found ways to troubleshoot problems. Although he was told not to expect a job out of the placement, his host company mentor saw his diligence and that he had team leader skills, and hired him! Now, Virpal is very involved in interviewing and guiding new interns from Performance Education at Transfield Services. At our recent Host Company Appreciation event he received an award on behalf of his company. His advice for international graduates is to look for opportunities, develop yourself, work hard and try to learn as much as you can. He himself took the opportunity of a Professional Year, and turned it into career success. Even though Virpal has graduated from the course, he still refers to his Performance Education folder because he says it is still relevant to what he s doing at work today! STAGE 1: FACE-TO-FACE MODULES Encompassing seven 4-week long subjects, this first stage is designed to provide you with the theoretical knowledge and communication skills to successfully integrate into the Australian business setting in your nominated profession. You will be required to attend the campus one day a week and a choice of week and weekend days are available. STAGE 2: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP The 12 week Work Integrated Learning placement is where you will gain the practical experience and exposure to the Australian business environment in your nominated profession. STAGE 3: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS During this final stage of your course you will consolidate your classroom studies and placement experiences in preparation for successfully beginning the next stage of your life working in your nominated profession in Australia. These workshops will be held over three days in Week 42 of the program. // PROFESSIONAL YEAR TIMETABLE UNIQUE TO PERFORMANCE EDUCATION // FACE-TO-FACE MODULES Australian Business Culture This subject focuses on developing your communication skills in Australian multicultural and diverse work environments. Practical and authentic scenarios, case studies and simulations are introduced so you can practise and improve these skills. You will actively participate in classroom activities that provide many opportunities to enhance your understanding of cross cultural communication, appreciation of different cultures and how these cultural differences will affect business operations in a global market. Australian Business Culture allows you to look at the role of teams in organisations and the qualities of effective teams and leaders in the workplace. Accelerating Interview Skills You will develop the skills needed to master the job selection process through a series of hands-on activities that focus on developing telephone screening and face-to-face interview skills. Skills taught include how to self-assess and develop your personal brand, enhance your online presence and master interview preparation and performance. You ll learn how to follow up on interviews and the process for receiving and accepting job offers. Long term career plans are usually a low priority for recent graduates. However, we encourage our students to develop short, medium and longer term career management strategies to achieve their goals. Finding the job is only the first step; once employed there are many things that you ll need to do to demonstrate you are the right person for the job. Employer expectations, induction and orientation programs, building workplace relationships, networking, and professional development are some of the themes reviewed in this module. Australian Workplace Environment We provide a macro to micro perspective of the Australian workplace environment by increasing your understanding and knowledge of relevant Australian workplace legislation, including Workplace Health and Safety regulations. You ll explore the development and importance of a company s vision, mission and core values statements and how they are linked to organisational, team and individual performance. Equally important is the understanding of appropriate behaviour, workplace norms, and business etiquette to allow you to settle in to your workplace with confidence. Applying Job Search Skills This focuses on how to secure employment in your profession, starting with developing self-awareness, identifying personal characteristics, and highlighting your strengths and weaknesses. We will discuss and evaluate job search strategies and methods to target appropriate job opportunities. Part of this process is understanding the hidden job market, analysing job advertisements and understanding exactly what the employer is looking for. With the support of highly experienced trainers, you will develop a tailored job application including: job application s, cover letters and resumes. Professional Workplace Meetings Workplace meetings are an integral part of any work environment and are often an essential mechanism to achieving business outcomes. This subject specifically focuses on developing skills to organise and participate effectively in business meetings. You will participate in mock meetings and learn appropriate meeting behaviour, vocabulary, arrangements and responsibilities, documentation and protocol for meeting follow up. WEEK Total Program Module OS Face-to-Face Hours: 7 Subjects Work Integrated Learning placement PA PB GS Face-to-Face Hours WIL Placement up to Total Hours 710 LEGEND: OS = Orientation Session PA = Practical Applications PB = Program Break GS = Graduation Session Professional Workplace Writing Effective workplace writing is a critical skill and one that you will be using on a daily basis in your chosen profession. The aim of Professional Workplace Writing is to hone your and report writing skills. Developing the areas of structure, style and etiquette, and grammar and language usage will be important in creating good first impressions and maintaining reputations with internal and external stakeholders. Researching, planning and organising information is essential for report writing; you will also learn drafting to include appropriate structure and design, and final submissions. Professional Workplace Communication This subject develops the essential workplace skill of communication and interaction with internal and external clients. This communication could be face-to-face or on the telephone and the context could be formal or informal. To address this, the focal areas are developing confidence, understanding clients needs, establishing rapport, building empathy, enhancing language use and actively listening. In addition, dealing with complaints appropriately and displaying cultural awareness are also key factors to build this skill. In this subject you will learn through active participation in role-plays and interactive classroom activities. // PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS Unique to Performance Education, Practical Applications provides you with the opportunity to integrate your classroom studies and Work Integrated Learning placement experiences in three workshops that provide time for thoughtful reflection, consolidation of what s been learnt, and revision of key components. Content draws on the work of some of the world s leading selfmanagement, leadership and career consultants with a view to prepare you for full performance in your chosen career. This face-to-face workshop component is the final stage in preparing you for stepping into the workforce. You will be given support updating and finalising your resumés, honing interview techniques and creating a LinkedIn profile. 04 Performance Education Professional Year Programs 2016: Program Timetable 05

4 Enjoy Comfortable Campuses in the CBD Here s How You Can Get Started Located in the heart of the CBD Sydney Level 8, 333 Kent Street, Sydney Computer terminals and Wi-Fi access Australia s largest city, Sydney is home to some of the country s most recognisable sights and largest corporations. The Sydney school is located in the heart of the central business district. With easy access to public transport, a wide range of shops, food courts and Darling Harbour are a short walk away. Enjoy modern school premises with 9 classrooms, a student lounge and kitchen, and excellent IT facilities with 29 computers and Wi-Fi access. Thi Thu Anh Le SMIPA (Accounting) The Professional Year is helpful for international students who haven t had professional experience and need to improve their soft skills. It creates more opportunities for me. At my internship, I learnt a lot from my colleagues who are the most high performance bankers in the region and enjoyed learning from my host company mentor who is understanding and highly motivates his staff. I have also become more confident and can communicate efficiently with clients and my colleagues. I enjoy how the Performance Education staff are very friendly and helpful. It creates a very lovely experience for me to meet new friends and open a new door for my career. Want to hear what other graduates are saying about their Professional Year with Performance Education? Scan this page with Layar! Comfortable student lounge & kitchen area Melbourne Level 2, 277 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Melbourne is arguably Australia s most multicultural city; a vibrant metropolis that boasts some of the county s most influential organisations. The Melbourne school is centrally located in the city centre with excellent public transport on the doorstep. The modern premises are spacious and include 13 classrooms, a student lounge and kitchen, and excellent IT facilities with 30 computers and Wi-Fi access. Adelaide Level 3, 127 Rundle Mall, Adelaide Extensive Learning Resource Hub With living costs much lower than other capital cities, Adelaide is a student friendly city where students enjoy a quality living environment ideal for studying and experiencing life in Australia. The Adelaide campus is centrally located on the main shopping mall, easily accessible by public transport and close to many of the city s major attractions. Classrooms are spacious and equipped with the latest audio-visual learning equipment, there is a student lounge, kitchen and two computer labs with 48 computers and Wi-Fi access. Jahan Zeb ACS (IT) I like Performance Education because of its professional approach and commitment towards reshaping the lives of its students. The highly skilled and experienced teachers and internship placement team members invest a lot of hard work and specialised care in every single individual to bring them up to the mark and enable them to meet the Australian job market s requirements. I have already been recommending the Professional Year because it helps you prepare for the Australian job market. It gives you an opportunity to develop those soft skills that you can apply to any job you join skills that help you survive in the competitive and ever changing Australian job market. You also get to know people and make friends that might be for a lifetime. Thank you so much for giving me such a nice experience and readiness to step into the Australian workforce. You are simply the best. The Enrolment Process 1. You must complete and submit the Performance Education Enrolment Form (either by , post or in person), attaching the following documents: Copy of relevant academic transcripts and completion letter Copy of current English language test result certificate demonstrating an overall IELTS test score or equivalent of 6.0 with not less than 6.0 in each skill for the Accounting Program and not less than 5.0 in each skill for the IT Program Copy of current Australian visa Copy of resumé Copy of relevant Skills Assessment (Accounting Program) Copy of your current passport showing the photo page Signed Direct Debit request form indicating your choice of payment option 2. You are then required to attend an interview with Performance Education to ascertain suitability for the program. 3. If successful, you will be issued a Letter of Offer to commence the Professional Year program with Performance Education. 4. You must pay the Administration and Materials Fee plus initial tuition instalment prior to being issued with a Confirmation of Enrolment. 5. You must attend a Student Orientation session in the week your course commences. This is compulsory and is not necessarily held on the same day as your class. Program Fees & Options SMIPA Professional Year Accounting Effective 1 July 2016 Option Upfront Monthly Instalments Admin. & Materials Fees Details $250 $11,250 1 payment of $11,250 $250 $11,750 ACS Professional Year IT Effective 1 July 2016 Option Upfront Monthly Instalments Admin. & Materials Fees Initial payment of $2,750; then 8 x $1,125 payments Details $250 $12,930 1 payment of $12,930 $250 $12,930 Initial payment of $530; then 8 x $1,550 payments Other Things You Need to Know Eligibility To be eligible for the Performance Education Professional Year and potentially receive points towards Skilled Migration, you must have: Completed a recognised Accounting or IT degree in Australia that provides a minimum of 2 years credit points. This must be completed over a minimum of 18 months Obtained or applied for a Graduate (Temporary) Visa (subclass 485) with a minimum 12 months validity A current IELTS score of 6.0 overall with not less than 6.0 in each skill for the Accounting Program and not less than 5.0 in each skill for the IT Program, or equivalent English test result A Migration Skills Assessment, or evidence of the application thereof, from a relevant professional body for the Accounting Program Eligibility requirements are correct at the time of printing. Performance Education reserves the right to alter these without prior notice. Further information on Graduate (Temporary) Visa (subclass 485) can be found at: Program Requirements Attendance: To successfully complete the Professional Year program, you must meet Performance Education s attendance requirements as per our Attendance Policy. It is the expectation of the Professional Bodies and Performance Education that students organise their time to attend 100% of their program. Bring Your Own Device Policy: To support the integration of technology in learning Professional Year students are required to bring their own compatible device to specified classes. The device must be capable of internet searches, creation and saving of.docx files and access to MS PowerPoint is desirable. Assessments and Assignments: You must successfully complete all assessments associated with the course. WIL Placement: You must successfully complete all relevant requirements of the WIL placement element of the Professional Year program. 100% attendance throughout the placement period is required. Professional Body Requirements: There may also be a requirement for you to attend Professional Development events as determined by the Professional Bodies. ACS Professional Year students are also required to complete an online module and assessments as set by the ACS. Want to earn $500 CASH from us? Simply tell your friends about the Accounting (SMIPA) Professional Year program at Performance Education, make sure they include your name on their enrolment form and you receive $500 CASH it s that simple! Direct applications only. The referrer s name MUST be in the application form for the Refer-a-Friend offer to apply, under Where did you hear about Performance Education?. Referral will not be paid if student applies through an agent. Valid for the Accounting Program only. 06 Performance Education Professional Year Programs 2016: Our Campuses Performance Education Professional Year Programs 2016: Enrolment & Program Fees 07

5 PERFORMANCE EDUCATION GROUP ABN RTO SYDNEY Level 8, 333 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: Fax: MELBOURNE Level 2, 277 Flinders Lane Melbourne VIC 3000 Tel: Fax: ADELAIDE Level 6, 127 Rundle Mall Adelaide SA 5000 Tel: Fax: info@performance.edu.au Want to get the latest program updates and top career tips, and see student activities? Get social and connect with us scan this page! Performance Education Group We Change Lives Established to improve the career prospects of young professionals in Australia, Performance Education is now recognised as a leader in this space. More than a motto, Your Career Success is Our Goal is our promise which drives us to ensure that each and every student is given the best possible training and support to achieve their career goals. Prices and information are correct at time of printing. Performance Education reserves the right to make amendments at any time without prior notice.