Practice Ready Program (intensive)

The PRP is a practical and highly interactive program designed to equip registered migration agents in their first year with the relevant skills and knowledge to practice as a migration agent. It is delivered by the Institute in practice-oriented workshop-style sessions in two formats - staggered (over 3.5 days) and intensive (over 5 days).

Learning Outcomes

This course will assist you to:

• Understand the compliance requirements imposed by the Code of Conduct
• Understand the obligations associated with managing an immigration practice
• Undertake legal research to determine appropriate outcomes for clients
• Assess clients against immigration law and policy
• Liaise with clients, including ascertaining facts and information from clients and delivering advice to clients
• Capably manage immigration files in compliance with the Code of Conduct

Course Benefits

• Maximum 24 Students per class
• Teachers offer feedback on all work undertaken in the course
• Comprehensive reference manual to assist you in future practice
• Case studies preparing you for complex matters
• Experience of handling a mock file from start to finish

Dates of course

The Practice Ready Program (intensive) runs from 13 - 17 August 2012 from 9:00am - 5:00pm. The intensive workshop is longer in duration due to the nature of the assessment process and reading of materials.

CPD Points

This program is worth eight (8) core CPD points. This includes the four (4) mandatory points that must be completed within an agent's first year of practice of Accounts Management, File Management, Ethics and Professional Practice and Business Management.

Paying by instalment

Agents can pay in instalments. In order to do so, complete the Payment by Instalments Application Form (PDF) outlining the reasons for paying by instalments and return it to the MIA National Office by email or fax, enclosing the first payment of $665. The total fee of $1,995 must be paid in full prior to your attendance at the last day of the course. Granting of payment by instalments will be entirely within the discretion of the MIA.