In 2012 the government will assist with the payment of the cost of your training, if you are eligible.
You will still pay some fees depending on the course category. We can offer elegible students VET FEE HELP loans or Staged Payment Plans, making learning more affordable.
The concession and no more than costs for 2012 are listed in full.
Please note: Tuition fees advertised in relation to government subsidised places, are only relevant to students enrolling in units of study between 1 January 2012 and 30 June 2012. Tuition fees for students commencing in a government subsidised place from 1 July 2012 may change.
| Course category | Qualification level | Concession fee | No more than (for eligible students) |
Foundation Skills: Courses in language, literacy, numeracy and job readiness |
These are specified courses for the purpose of developing the skills identified, at Certificates I, II, III and IV level. This includes English as a Second Language (ESL), Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA), Vocational Preparation, Work and Transition Education, and Indigenous programs - as well as the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Foundation only) |
$50 |
$500 |
Skills Creation: Vocational training in an industry area and senior secondary certificates |
Victorian Certificate of Education Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Intermediate and Senior) |
$105 |
$875 |
Apprenticeships: Employment based training for entry to an occupation** |
Certificate III |
$187.50 |
$950 |
Traineeships: Employment based training for entry to an occupation |
Any qualification level |
$187.50 |
$950 |
Skills Building: Courses to enter a skilled trade or practise an occupation that calls for skills and knowledge beyond the basic level |
Certificate III Certificate IV |
$100 |
$1,250 |
Skills Deepening: Courses for progression to a higher level within an industry area, or for skills development at a specialised or para‑professional level |
Diploma Advanced Diploma Vocational Graduate Certificate |
$100 (must be under 25 years of age on 1 January, 2012) |
$2,500 |
In addition there are student services and amenities fees ($35 to $115), ancillary fee ($20) and materials fees (such as textbooks) which vary according to the course you are doing.