Course Programs

We appreciate that it is difficult for busy practitioners to take time off from their professional practices and have designed Course Programs that make time spent on CPD worth their while. Our courses are highly practical and focus on problematic issues, statutory interpretation, case law, recent and historical policy developments and the underlying rationale of the legislation and policy guidelines.

Three types of CPD Course Programs will be offered in the first half of 2010:

  • 10 Point Basics
  • 10 Point Economic Intensive
  • 10 Point Experienced

In order to help you choose between these 3 different products, we set out below a table showing the major differences between them.
    10 POINT
BASICS		   10 POINT
ECONOMIC INTENSIVE
   10 POINT
EXPERIENCED
What is the cost?   2 days / 10 OMARA CPD points - $850 (discounted to $750 for agents in their first year of practice or those who have previously attended one of our courses)   2 days / 10 OMARA CPD points - $900 (discounted to $800 for agents in their first year of practice or those who have previously attended one of our courses)

DAY 1 /
6 OMARA CPD points - $750

DAY 2 /
4 OMARA CPD points - $300

   2 days / 10 OMARA CPD points - $900 (discounted to $800 for agents in their first year of practice or those who have previously attended one of our courses)

DAY 1 /
6 OMARA CPD points - $750

DAY 2 /
4 OMARA CPD points - $300

 
What
will be covered?		   This highly practical course will cover areas relevant to agents who are new to the profession. Presented over both days, topics will include:
• An update on the
latest developments in migration law and practice

• Preparing a proper decision-ready application from start
to finish

• Things every agent wishes they knew when they started practising

• The migration agent profession and the migration system

• Understanding business and financial information

• Finding and
keeping clients

• Managing your files effectively

• Fees and fee agreements

• How DIAC and the Tribunals work in practice

• Research skills
and tips

• Why ethics matter

  This specialist course provides agents with an in-depth and up-to-date coverage of issues relating to visas in the economic classes. Topics covered in the Program include:

DAY 1 /
6 OMARA CPD points:
• 457 visas- sponsorship, nomination and visa issues; obligations and compliance

• ENS visas

• LAFHA, employment law, Fair Work Act and other related areas

• Finance and accounting issues

• Why ethics matter

DAY 2 /
4 OMARA CPD points:
• Student visas

• GSM visas

• Skills assessments

• Business skills visas

  This more advanced level course will provide agents with an in-depth coverage of recent topical issues in migration law and practice. Topics covered in the Program may include:

DAY 1 /
6 OMARA CPD points:
• Recent developments

• 457 and ENS visa update and advanced issues - LAFHA, employment law, Fair Work Act and other related areas

• Business skills visas – advanced issues

• Partner visas – advanced issues

• Visa cancellation

• Merits and judicial review

• Why ethics matter


DAY 2 /
4 OMARA CPD points:
• Student and GSM visas – advanced issues

• Case study problem workshops including 400 visa series, ETA, family visas, protection visas, health and character

Who is it
designed for?		   While any agent can earn CPD points by completing this Course Program, it is especially suited to agents in their first years of practice.   While any agent can earn CPD points by completing this Course Program, it is especially suited to agents who are in the early stages of their practice or those who wish to specialise in the economic visa classes. The material will graduate from a basic to a more advanced level.

Day 1 has been designed to allow certain lawyers and accountants to obtain their mandatory 6 points in a day.

  While any agent can earn CPD points by completing this Course Program, it is is especially suited to experienced migration agents. The course assumes participants have a sound knowledge of migration law, policy and procedure.

Day 1 has been designed to allow certain lawyers and accountants to obtain their mandatory 6 points in a day.

How
will the Program be taught?		   This course is limited to only 45 participants to ensure a hands-on, practical learning experience.  A variety of experienced presenters will use many practical case-studies, examples and simulation exercises as well as lectures and discussion groups to convey the material in an easy to follow and useful format.   A variety of experienced presenters will use a combination of lecture and interactive case study / question and answer formats and monitor “brainstorming” sessions. Panel discussions and simulation exercises may also be used.   A variety of experienced presenters will use a combination of lecture and interactive case study / question and answer formats and monitor “brainstorming” sessions. Panel discussions and simulation exercises may also be used.
How
long will
it take
to get
my 10 Core
CPD points?		   2 business days for 10 Core OMARA CPD points.   1 business day for 6 Core OMARA CPD points - this is sufficient for certain lawyers and accountants;

OR

2 business days for 10 Core OMARA CPD points.

   1 business day for 6 Core OMARA CPD points - this is sufficient for certain lawyers and accountants;

OR

2 business days for 10 Core OMARA CPD points.

Will I get course materials?

  

Yes, you will get workbooks that will present the material in an easy to understand format. These will include practical tips and examples.


  

Yes, you will get workbooks that will present the material in an easy to understand format.  These will include practical tips and examples.

 

Yes, you will get detailed up-to-date workbooks that outline all the latest judicial, legislative and policy developments covered.

If you would like to register a place in a Course Program click here to download the Course Registration Form.

 

 

Our 2010 courses are held in:

  • Sydney
    Our 10 Point Basics and 10 Point Sole Practice CPD Programs are held at Fragomen, 19/201 Elizabeth Street, Sydney

    Fragomen is located in the Sydney CBD on the corner of Elizabeth and Park Streets. Opposite Hyde Park, the nearest train stations are Museum and Town Hall. There are commercial car parking facilities and numerous hotels nearby. Your confirmation of registration will include a map of the area.

 

Our 10 Point Experienced and 10 Point Economic Intensive CPD Programs are held at Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour, 17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour

Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour is located opposite the Sydney Entertainment Centre and is at the Chinatown end of Darling Harbour. It is approximately a five-ten minute walk from Central Station. There are commercial car parking facilities nearby. Your confirmation of registration will include a map of the area. If you register for a course in Sydney and require accommodation in Sydney at that time, please contact the Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour on (02) 8217 4000 to make your accommodation booking and remember to request the special conference delegate room rate.


 

  • Melbourne
    All our CPD Programs in Melbourne are held at the Novotel Melbourne on Collins, 270 Collins Street, Melbourne

    Novotel Melbourne on Collins is a two-minute walk from Flinders Street Station, located on Collins Street between Swanston and Elizabeth Streets. There are commercial car parking facilities nearby. Your confirmation of registration will include a map of the area. If you register for a course in Melbourne and require accommodation in Melbourne at that time, please contact the Novotel Melbourne on Collins on (03) 9667 5800 to make your accommodation booking and remember to request the special conference delegate room rate.