Performance Education - Adelaide

Our Story Performance Education (trading name of Gradability Pty Ltd, ABN 86 117 850 281, RTO 91436) has operated since 2006 as Australia's largest and longest-serving Professional Year provider. Over 20 years, the organisation has guided more than 40,000 international IT graduates through ACS-accredited career programs across campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. The mission centres on delivering high-quality, market-leading programs that produce real career outcomes rather than simply migration points. Performance Education is an approved provider of Professional Year Programs with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and aligns its vocational placements with Fair Work Ombudsman guidelines. The provider maintains a network of over 11,000 host companies and reports that 40% of its graduates secure employment with their host company. Programs & Trainings IT Professional Year (ACS-Accredited), Comprehensive career-readiness program for international IT graduates, requiring approximately 51 weeks. Combines eight face-to-face coursework modules delivered one day per week (weekday or weekend options) with a practical internship placement in a real Australian workplace. Australian Business Culture, Subject developing cross-cultural communication, team dynamics, leadership qualities, and appreciation of how cultural differences affect global business operations in Australian work environments. Accelerating Interview Skills, Hands-on module covering telephone screening, face-to-face interview techniques, personal brand development, online presence optimisation, interview follow-up, and long-term career management planning. Australian Workplace Environment, Training in relevant Australian workplace legislation, Workplace Health and Safety regulations, organisational vision/mission/values, performance alignment, appropriate behaviour, norms, and business etiquette. Applying Job Search Skills, Self-awareness and job-search strategy subject covering the hidden job market, job advertisement analysis, and development of tailored resumes, cover letters, and job-application emails. Professional Meetings & Presentations, Skill-building subject for organising and participating in business meetings, mock meetings, meeting documentation and protocol, plus planning, structuring, and delivering professional presentations. Professional Workplace Writing, Workplace writing module focusing on email structure, style, etiquette, grammar, and business report writing including researching, planning, organising, drafting, and submitting reports. Professional Workplace Communication, Communication skills subject for face-to-face and telephone interaction with internal and external clients, covering rapport, empathy, active listening, complaint handling, and cultural awareness through role plays. Internship Preparation, Capstone coursework subject refining presentation delivery, internship interview skills, research capabilities, and business technology skills to ensure students are career-ready before placement. AI Employability Accelerator, Career program offered under the Career Programs stream (detailed curriculum not specified in available corpus). Specialties ACS-accredited IT Professional Year delivery Australian workplace culture and cross-cultural communication Personalised internship placement and host-company matching Career readiness and employability skills development Business communication (written, oral, and presentation) Interview preparation and job-search strategy Workplace legislation, WHS, and professional etiquette Vocational placement aligned with Fair Work Ombudsman guidelines Methods & Approach Performance Education employs interactive, face-to-face classroom sessions one day per week with a choice of weekday or weekend study groups. Teaching methods include hands-on activities, mock meetings, role plays, and interactive classroom exercises designed to build practical workplace confidence. The internship placement process uses a personal approach: a specialist placement team reviews each student's career goals, skills, location preferences, and company type before matching them to a suitable host organisation. The methodology emphasises real workplace experience, with graduates consistently reporting that assessment content directly mirrors job interview scenarios encountered in the market. Who It's For International graduates who have completed an Australian degree, specifically those with at least two years of tertiary IT study approved by the ACS. Candidates on a 485 Graduate Visa or a Bridging Visa with full-time work and study rights. English entry requirement is an overall IELTS 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in each band) or equivalent PTE, TOEFL, iBIT, or Cambridge Advanced English scores. The program suits IT graduates seeking both migration points and genuine Australian career outcomes, as well as students requiring local work experience, business communication training, and structured job-search support. Facilities & Practical Info Four campuses: Sydney (Level 6, 11-31 York Street), Melbourne (Level 1, 601 Bourke Street), Adelaide (Level 4, 76 Waymouth Street), and Brisbane (Level 2, 183 North Quay). Classes run one day per week with two study-day groups available: (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday) and (Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday). Monthly intakes are offered. Students access a dedicated Student Portal and Moodle LMS for online resources. Payment options include full upfront fee or six monthly instalments for the IT Professional Year with no additional charge. Host company placements are arranged across Australia. Location Address: Level 4, 76 Waymouth Street, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia Hours: Classes offered one day per week; see website for specific intake schedules and campus timetables The "+" 20+ years as Australia's #1 Professional Year provider with more than 40,000 graduates 40% of graduates secure a job with their host company 92% of students rate trainer quality as Outstanding, Very Good, or Good 96% of graduates report improved understanding of the Australian workplace Network of over 11,000 host companies providing real internship opportunities Most flexible payment options among Professional Year providers (6 monthly instalments, no extra fees) Personalised internship matching based on career goals, skills, and preferences rather than random allocation ACS-accredited program with vocational placement aligned to Fair Work Ombudsman guidelines