Frequently Asked Questions

How many _nologists end up turning perm?

So far, over 90% of our consultants have moved into full time roles directly with our clients

What happens if they don’t work out?

There’s always a 4 week notice period and a swap in/swap out policy. We also have a fantastic _nologist support team who look after the consultants to ensure we tackle anything before it becomes a problem.

What ongoing support do you give them?

On top of Pluralsight subscriptions and funding certfications; we have fortnightly sessions with each consultant to make sure they're getting the pastoral and techncial support they need to keep pushing further and further.

Are they treated differently to direct employees?

_nology consultants work full-time for our clients, and should be treated like a client employee. We encourage them to join in your culture and socials to make their experience the best it can be.

We need people who can hit the ground running / my team don’t have time to support a junior?

_nologists have been through 12 weeks of practical, hands on training using tools they’ll use in the workplace. This means they can start delivering from day 1.
Beyond this, we have a dedicated consultant support team who solely focus on _nologist professional and technical development. They’re technically experienced and can tackle any issue the _nologist has. This helps to relieve reliance upon any line manager, saving them time. This support is full-time and unlimited across the 18 month programme and a key part of the service.

Seems expensive compared to a direct junior hire?

The only cost to you is the day rate for days worked. This fee encompasses our attraction, assessment, training, support, continued L&D, holiday, sick pay and employer costs. So on a like to like basis, our total cost is comparable. In addition to this, you have the flexibility of a 4-week contract notice and reduced time-to-hire with our immediately available talent pool.

What exactly is the program?

We pay for you to complete 12 weeks of intensive tech training, and will guarantee you a job at the end of it. We’ll hire you directly and place you with one of our clients as a Tech Consultant – think Accenture, Deutsche Bank, PwC, WooliesX and more...

How much is the Technology Consultancy Program?

The Technology Consultancy Program is a fully funded program.

You will receive 12 weeks of full-time fully funded tech training. Upon successful completion of your training you'll receive a conditional job placement. We'll look to place you as a Junior Developer into one of our Australian clients. The role could be based in an office, hybrid or remote.

What will I learn?

To start, we’ll teach you a full stack development course, including Java, JavaScript, React, and AWS. Don’t worry if that doesn’t mean anything to you yet! Our expert coaches will guide you through the curriculum. The structure of your syllabus is based on client feedback, so you’ll be learning skills that are needed by the kind of companies we’ll place you with.

Is the course online or classroom-based?

This program is delivered fully remotely via our online training platform. You’ll be taught in real-time, so there’ll be plenty of opportunities to interact, ask questions, and get to know your fellow students.

What’s the training schedule?

This program is 12 weeks long, and you’ll be training Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (you'll get any public holidays within this period off). Your training period will start on a set, allocated date, which cannot be changed.

Will I be training with other people?

You’ll train in squads of 8-16 people. It’s super interactive, so you’ll work closely with the other trainees and the coaches.

Will I get paid during training?

You won’t get paid, but your training will be free! Your salaried role as a Tech Consultant will start once you’re working on your first client project.

Will I be able to work during the training?

The training is very intensive, and requires a lot of time and brain power! Some trainees keep part-time jobs, but you should be prepared to be putting maximum effort into the course.

What happens if I’m put into a role/company that I really don’t like and am really unhappy, can I leave? And in that situation would _nology find me placement else where, and if so would my money stop in between?

If you are placed into a role and you're unhappy, we do our best to understand why that is and help – through speaking with client, providing coaching or additional upskilling. We would want the process to be a positive one for both you and the client, so we’d do our very best to help and sort out the situation. If we think the client is being unfair/providing a bad environment, we’d withdraw you, otherwise we’d work with you get you back on track and feeling happy in the workplace. It is so important for us that you are happy.

If I chose to leave the role, would I need to pay _nology back for the course?

The cost of the training, if not funded by us, is $20,000. In regards to leaving employment during the first 18 months with us, you would then be expected to pay back the training fee on a pro rata basis.

Will my super be through _nology? Will I receive any perks, and if so what are they and would they be through _nology or the client?

Your super and benefits will come through us, so these benefits include:
Bonus holiday for strong attendance, employee discounts, eyecare vouchers, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, tech loan and client referral scheme.

If I am offered more than one role - would I get to choose where I go, or would _nology choose it for me?

If there is more than one job offer we would of course consider your input, but we'd also bare in mind what we feel is best for future growth too.

Is further training or certification available?

_nology are official scholarship partners of their new Google Career Certificates programme, and we’re so excited to offer our _nologists even more access to grow and upskill.

Do I need any qualifications or experience to apply?

You don't need any qualifications or previous experience of coding to join _nology. Any coding experience that you have gained through studies or self-learning may prove beneficial in the earlier stages of the course, but is by no means necessary. What's more important is that you've done enough research into a career in coding to know that it's the right path for you.

Do I need to be good at Maths?

Having a mathematical background may help you when learning technical coding concepts and logical problem-solving, however, you do not have to be a strong mathematician to learn how to code. More than half of our trainees come from a non-STEM background.

How old do I need to be to apply to the program?

You must be at least 18 years old to join the _nology course. There is no upper age limit and we encourage people from all ages to fuel their interests in coding! There is a 27 year age difference between our youngest and oldest trainees (so far!).

What is the application process?

Step 1: Submit an application through our website.
Step 2: We'll set up a phone interview to talk in more detail about your interests in starting a tech career.
Step 3: We'll then invite you to take part in a coaching assessment with a _nology Coach. In this session, you'll learn some basic coding and work through a series of challenges.
Step 4: Once both the Admissions and Coaching Teams are confident that you're a strong candidate for the course, you'll be offered a place on an upcoming intake.

What do you look for in _nologists?

Our course is right for anyone who has a passion for technology and wants to join the digital revolution! Applicants are selected based on their attitude, work ethic, ability to problem-solve, creativity and coachability. Provided that you possess these qualities, we can teach you the tricky tech stuff.