Alternatively, you can claim 10 points where you have completed a professional year specifiedby the Minister. Professional development courses acceptable formigration purposes will be available on the Department’s website closer to the implementation date
What is a professional year?
A professional year is a formally structured programme that usuallyinvolves both study and work experience. It serves to provide graduateswith an introduction to their chosen occupation. In recognition of thevalue of these programmes in assisting former overseas students tobecome job ready, the Minister will specify certain professional yearprogrammes as being acceptable for migration purposes. Not alloccupations will have a professional year that is recognised formigration purposes.
Applicants who have completed a specified professional year in theirnominated occupation or a closely related occupation will be awarded 10points under the GSM points test.
Under the GSM points test you can be awarded points for completingeither a recognised professional year, or undertaking 12 months skilled work experience in Australia – you cannot get points for both.
现在就等着看这个professional year programme是怎样个structure了~~~~~