FEE STRUCTURE FOR GOVERNMENT SUBSIDISED COURSES
SportsReady Education is a Smart and Skilled Training Provider. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria apply.
Further information about Smart and Skilled can be found at the Smart and Skilled website or by calling 1300 772 104.
Smart and Skilled Courses:
Course Code |
Course Name |
Program |
TR |
FQ |
SBT |
BSB20120 |
Certificate II in Workplace Skills |
✓ |
|
✓ |
SIS30115 |
Certificate III in Sport and Recreation |
✓ |
|
|
BSB30120 |
Certificate III in Business |
✓ |
|
✓ |
BSB40120 |
Certificate IV in Business |
✓ |
✓ |
|
BSB50120 |
Diploma of Business |
✓ |
✓ |
|
NSW government subsidised programs:
- TR: Smart and Skilled Apprenticeship and Traineeship programs
- FQ: Smart and Skilled Entitlement Full Qualifications Program
- SBT: Smart and Skilled School Based Apprenticeship Program
To be eligible for a government subsidised place, you must meet the Smart & Skilled eligibility requirements
- Either:
- Lives or works NSW (determined by postcode of the usual place of residence or place of work); or
- Is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student who does not live or work in New South Wales but lives in a specific defined interstate NSW border is eligible for government-subsidised training under Smart and Skilled ; and
- Is:
- An Australian citizen; or
- A permanent Australian resident; or
- A New Zealand citizen; or
- A humanitarian visa holder or partner visa holder whose sponsor is a humanitarian visa holder; and
- is aged 15 years or older; and
- is no longer in secondary education – except for registered home school students
Eligibility criteria for Smart and Skilled Entitlement Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program
A person who is eligible to receive subsidised training in the Smart and Skilled Entitlement Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program is a person who:
- at the time of commencement as a NSW Apprentice or New Entrant Trainee and has an approved Training Contract in NSW; and
- the qualification that is being undertaken is on the NSW Skills List; and
- that qualification that is being undertaken is shown on their training contract.
Note: if a person is approved or registered as an Existing Worker Trainee, they will not be eligible to receive subsidised training in a Smart and Skilled Qualification that is associated with the Training contract for their existing worker traineeship, in relation to any Smart and Skilled Program.
Fee Free Traineeship Initiative Eligibility
To be eligible for Fee Free Traineeship, you must meet Smart and Skilled Eligibility requirements (as listed above) as well as meeting the following requirements
- your traineeship will commence between 1 January 2020.
- you have not already commenced training in three (3) fee free traineeships under this initiative
- you did not commence subsidised training prior to 1 January 2020 and subsequently on or after 1 January 2020 have changed providers but remain with the same employer.
- you did not commence subsidised training prior to 1 January 2020 and subsequently on or after 1 January 2020 have recommenced your studies with the same provider, the same employer and in the same vocation
If eligible for fee free traineeship initiative, the student fee will be $0 Training under JobTrainer is fee-free and fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments.
Eligibility criteria for School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program
To be eligible to be subsidised to undertake a qualification under the SBAT Program a student must:
- be undertaking a qualification listed on the NSW Skills List as an apprenticeship or traineeship qualification, and
- an approved or registered School Based Apprenticeship or School Based Trainee in NSW at the time of commencing the qualification, and
- have the qualification shown on their Training Contract.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who do not live or work in New South Wales but live in a specific defined interstate NSW border area may be eligible for government-subsidised training under Smart and Skilled. For more information, please contact our Student Administration team on 03 8413 3528 or email [email protected]
If you are not eligible for a government subsidised course you may be able to enrol as a fee for service student. Refer to the Eligibility For Fee For Service Training section further below and the Fee For Service table in the New South Wales Fee Structure section of the website for indicative fees.
Consumer Protection Information
SportsReady Education will ensure that all students and potential students are well informed of their rights and options for making a complaint or providing feedback about their training.
The SportsReady Education (AFL SportsReady) Grievances, Complaints and Appeals policy is available here, or by contacting our Student Administration on 03 8413 3528 or by emailing [email protected]
Information on the Smart and Skilled Consumer Protection strategy is available via:
FEE STRUCTURE FOR GOVERNMENT SUBSIDISED COURSES
SportsReady Education is a Smart and Skilled Training Provider. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria apply.
Further information about Smart and Skilled can be found at the Smart and Skilled website or by calling 1300 772 104.
The qualifications listed in the table below are available under the Smart and Skilled Apprenticeships and Traineeships Program.
SportsReady Education is able to provide traineeships within the qualifications listed below in the following NSW regions: Capital Region / Central Coast / Central West / Coffs Harbour – Grafton / Far West and Orana / Hunter Valley excl Newcastle / Illawarra / Mid North Coast / Murray / New England and North West / Newcastle and Lake Macquarie / Richmond – Tweed / Riverina / Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven / Sydney.
We are unable to provide you with a funded traineeship in regions outside of those listed above.
Please refer to the NSW eligibility document to ascertain your eligibility for a Government subsidised place. NSW eligibility document can be found here.
If you are not eligible for a subsidised place, please refer to the Fee for Service course listing and fee rates on page 3.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
TR: Smart and Skilled Apprenticeship and Traineeship programs |
|
Course Code |
Course Name |
Indicative scheduled hours |
Indicative fee (Government subsidised) |
Indicative concession fee (Government subsidised) |
|
|
BSB20120 |
Certificate II in Workplace Skills |
340 |
$880 |
$160 |
|
SIS30115 |
Certificate III in Sport and Recreation |
461 |
$1,000 |
$240 |
|
BSB30120 |
Certificate III in Business |
480 |
$870 |
$160 |
|
BSB40120 |
Certificate IV in Business |
490 |
$1,000 |
$240 |
|
BSB50120 |
Diploma of Business |
660 |
$1,000 |
No concession available for Diploma course |
|
FQ: Smart and Skilled Entitlement Full Qualifications Program
|
Course Code |
Course Name |
Indicative scheduled hours |
First Qualification (Government subsidised)* |
Second or Further Qualification (Government subsidised)** |
Concession (Government subsidised) |
BSB40120 |
Certificate IV in Business |
490 |
$1,580 |
$1,850 |
$240 |
BSB50120 |
Diploma of Business |
660 |
$2,530 |
$2,850 |
No concession available for Diploma course |
* The First Qualification column applies to students undertaking their first post school qualification.
** The Second or Further Qualification column applies to students undertaking a second or further post school qualification
NOTE: Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Funded Trainees and Students: Where an eligible student is granted a CT or RPL for one or more units of competency, the qualification price will be adjusted and a new student fee determined.
Other fees and charges:
Re-issue of a Certificate / Testamur (includes statement of results/attainment) $50
Re-issue of Statement or Results / Attainment only $25
Re-issue of Workbooks (if workbook is lost or damaged) $15
Eligibility for fee Concession/Exemption:
Concession fees: Concession fees are discounted fees for disadvantaged students. Concession fees are a flat fee for the qualification level.
A student who receives a specific Commonwealth Government welfare benefit or allowance is eligible for a concession fee for a qualification up to and including Certificate IV. A student who is receiving a specific benefit or allowance at the time of enrolment is eligible for a concession.
The concession fee is also available to a student who is a dependant of a person receiving a specified Commonwealth Government welfare benefit or allowance. To be eligible for the concession the person who the student is a dependant of must be receiving the benefit or allowance at the time of enrolment.
There are no concessions for students enrolling in Diplomas.
An individual who is seeking a concession as a dependant of someone who is receiving a specific Commonwealth benefit or allowance must provide documentary evidence that Centrelink recognises the individual as a dependent. The evidence must clearly show the CRN of the benefit or welfare recipient (if you believe this applies to you, please speak with one of our friendly staff who will provide you with more information on the specific Commonwealth benefits and allowances).
If you believe you are eligible for a fee concession, please speak with one of our friendly staff who will provide you with more information on the fee concession criteria
Note: Tuition fee concession does not apply to students undertaking a qualification under a Fee For Service arrangement.
Fee exemptions: Students who qualify for a fee exemption are:
A tuition fee exemption may only be granted to trainees enrolling into qualifications at the Certificate IV level and below and are:
- Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
- People with a disability, who meet the disability fee exemption criteria (if you believe this applies to you, please speak with one of our friendly staff who will provide you with more information on the fee exemption criteria)
- Recipients of a Free-Free Scholarship (if you believe this applies to you, please speak with one of our friendly staff who will provide you with more information)
Current and valid evidence must be presented to the SportsReady Education enrolling officer and a copy of the evidence taken to support your eligibility for the fee concession.
If you believe you are eligible for a fee exemption, please speak with one of our friendly staff who will provide you with more information on the fee exemption criteria
Note: Tuition fee exemption does not apply to students undertaking a qualification under a Fee For Service arrangement.
Please ensure you read the ‘Important Note’ section further below.
If you would like to do a course with us, contact SportsReady Education on (03) 8413 3528 or email: [email protected] to organise your enrolment.
FEE STRUCTURE FOR FEE FOR SERVICE COURSES
The student tuition fees are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Course Name |
Course Code |
Indicative Tuition Fee per Scheduled Hour |
Indicative Scheduled Hours |
Indicative Fee
(Fee For Service)
Excludes materials fee |
Certificate III Sport and Recreation |
SIS30115 |
$7.80 |
461 |
$3,600 |
Certificate IV in Sport & Recreation |
SIS40115 |
$7.60 |
513 |
$3,900 |
Certificate IV Sport Development |
SIS40419 |
$9.40 |
415 |
$3,900 |
Certificate II Workplace Skills |
BSB20120 |
$10.00 |
340 |
$3,400 |
Certificate III Business |
BSB30120 |
$7.50 |
480 |
$3,600 |
Certificate IV in Business |
BSB40120 |
$7.96 |
490 |
$3,900 |
Diploma of Business |
BSB50120 |
$6.66 |
660 |
$4,400 |
NOTE: The same hourly rate applies for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)
No Concession rates are available for a Fee for Service course
MATERIALS FEE*: $200
* Materials fees are paid for items used in the course which the student then owns
Each student will be provided with an itemised list of all fees and materials required (including tuition fees, materials fee) prior to enrolment. The itemised list will include the actual tuition fee per hour (including any Recognition of Prior Learning) that the student is being charged.
NOTE: The same hourly rate applies for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)
OTHER FEES and CHARGES:
Re-issue of a Certificate / Testamur (includes statement of results/attainment) $50
Re-issue of Statement or Results / Attainment only $25
Re-issue of Workbooks (if workbook is lost or damaged) $15
ELIGIBILITY FOR FEE FOR SERVICE TRAINING
Please see the New South Wales Fee Structure for Fee for Service courses available on our website for indicative fees.
To be eligible:
- You must meet all pre-course requirements, (this could include Language, Literacy and Numeracy minimum standards and appropriate workplace/training requirements) including pre-requisites (if applicable to the course)
- You must not be visiting Australia on a Student Visa
For further information about our courses, please contact SportsReady Education on 03 8413 3528 or email [email protected]
Important Note:
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) standards require training organisations to charge no more than $1,500 for enrolment fees prior to course commencement. This includes enrolment tuition and materials fees.
On enrolment, your first fee payment to SportsReady Education will not exceed $1,500 and any further payments (generally after week eight (8) and week twelve (12) from course commencement) will not exceed $1,500 in any one invoice.
The first $1,500 fee invoice you receive, will be broken into a first payment of $1,300 tuition fee and the $200 material fee.
For third party payments (where an invoice will be paid by an employer) the full fee will be charged in one invoice at enrolment.
PAYMENT METHODS
You may pay fees and other enrolment-related charges by: EFT, Credit Card, Internet transfer or have us Invoice to a Third Party (Authority in writing must be provided) Note: cash is not accepted.
If you are unable to pay via EFTPOS or Credit Card, please contact SportsReady Education on
(03) 8413 3528 to arrange an alternative method of payment.
PRIVACY
SportsReady Education will at all times abide by our Consent Form: Disclosure of Personal Information form and the relevant Privacy Act
Information that you provide to us will at all times be dealt with in a confidential and private manner. All documentation provided to us for payment and eligibility purposes will be held in a secure manner and disposed of in accordance with the relevant Privacy Act.
For the full SportsReady Education Privacy policy please go to: http://www.aflsportsready.com.au/privacy-policy
WHEN TO PAY YOUR FEES
Fees must be paid as per the payment terms stated on invoices. Failure to adhere to the payment terms may result in suspension or cancellation of your attendance in the course until all outstanding fees are paid.
Non-payment of fees will also prevent you receiving on course completion, your Qualification Certificate / Testamur and or Statement of Results.
If you are having any difficulty with a payment, please contact SportsReady Education on
(03) 8413 3528 or email [email protected] to discuss alternative arrangements.
ENTITLEMENTS ON ENROLMENT AND PAYMENT OF FEES
Only when your enrolment is complete will you be entitled to:
- attend class
- sit for examinations
- receive educational awards
REFUNDS
The refunds policy will be stated in the documentation supplied to participants prior to the commencement of the course.
A refund will only be issued under the following circumstances and in line with State regulations:
- Where a student notifies SportsReady Education in writing and/or completes a withdrawal form within four (4) weeks of the course commencement date
- Withdrawal forms can be obtained by contacting the Student Administration team on
(03) 8413 3528
- Students who have overpaid an invoice issued to them and have proof of overpayment.
- Where the student pays fees in arrears and the course is cancelled by SportsReady Education prior to the course commencement date, all monies paid will be refunded;
- Where SportsReady Education is unable to deliver training as a Registered Training Organisation, any payments made in arrears will be refunded
NOTE: Where a participant commences a course and is unable to complete, no refund will be due.
Withdrawal within four (4) weeks of the course commencement date
If a student withdraws within four (4) weeks of the course commencement date and has notified this withdrawal in writing, a full refund of the tuition fee paid for the course will be made. No further tuition fees will be charged for the course.
No refund of the materials fee paid will be available unless all issued work books are returned unused and in good condition.
Withdrawal after four (4) weeks of the course commencement date
If a student withdraws after four (4) weeks of the course commencement date, a refund will not be provided for any fees paid, however no further remaining tuition fees will be charged.
No refund of the materials fee paid will be available.
A refund of all or part of the fee or concession fee may be given in the following exceptional circumstances:
- you enrolled in a course that has been cancelled by the RTO
- you enrol in a course only to repeat a failed unit/module but are then granted a pass in that unit/module by an Assessment Review Committee
- you formally advise the RTO, before classes commence and with no attendance or participation in training, that you are withdrawing from the course
- the RTO delegate is of the opinion that you would be unreasonably disadvantaged if you were not granted a refund, for example if you meet with a serious misadventure and you were unable to continue your enrolment
A refund may also be given in other appropriate circumstances, such as:
- Extended hospitalisation or illness (2 weeks minimum) supported by a medical certificate and resulting in extended absence from classes. In this case a refund for the remainder of the course may be given
WHEN A REFUND IS NOT GIVEN
Circumstances not usually regarded as grounds for a refund include:
- job change
- change in work hours
- inconvenience of travel to college
- moving interstate
- redundancy/retrenchment
To discuss enrolling in a course; or if you have any questions regarding
- eligibility for Government funding
- fees you may have to pay
- concession entitlement
- or a fee refund:
Please contact the SportsReady Education Student Administration team on (03) 8413 3528 or email
[email protected]