Skills Reform
What it means for you...
Demand driven training
From 1 July 2009, the Victorian Government guarantees that wherever there is demand from eligible Victorians for accredited training it will subsidise that training or help pay the fees.
New fees
An important change affecting students is the schedule of fees for new enrolments in all courses. Some fees have gone down in price and some fees have gone up.
If you are eligible for a Government Subsidised Place, the Government still pays most of the cost of your course and you will pay some fees as previously, according to the new fee schedule.
If you are not eligible for a Government Subsidised Place, you may still undertake the course of your choice but will have to pay on a fee-for-service basis, which means you pay the full cost for your training.
Support to pay your fees
At Holmesglen there is assistance to help you pay your fees.
VET FEE HELP, a system like HECS at university (find more information at www.deewr.gov.au/vetfeehelp), is available as well as a Payment Plan, where you pay your fees in weekly or monthly instalments.
Eligibility Exemptions
If you are already enrolled in a course there will be no changes for you in 2009. You are called a 'fee maintenance' student and will continue to pay fees and charges according to your existing fee schedule until you complete your course or end your enrolment.
New students
Fees will vary depending on your age, any qualification you already have and the course you want to do. You should check the Eligibility Guide.
Course or Skill Levels
Tuition fees will be calculated according to the number of hours in your chosen course according to the following categories:
Foundation Skills (basic literacy, numeracy and language courses)
- Maximum tuition fee for the remainder of 2009 - $250
- Concession fee - $50
- General Services Fee - 15% of tuition fee
Skills Creation (certificates I & II)
- Maximum tuition fee for the remainder of 2009 - $438
- Concession fee - $105
- General Services Fee - 15% of tuition fee
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
- Maximum tuition fee for the remainder of 2009 - $452
- Concession fee - $57
- General Services Fee - 15% of tuition fee
Skills Building (certificates III & IV)
- Maximum tuition fee for the remainder of 2009 - $500
- Concession fee - $120
- General Services Fee - 15% of tuition fee
Skills Deepening (diplomas and advanced diplomas)
- For eligible students the maximum tuition fee for the remainder of 2009 is $750
- Concessions not available
- General Services Fee - 15% of tuition fee
- For ineligible students full fees are $6500 or $8500 depending on course chosen
- General Services Fee - capped at $150
I'm interested…
If you have been made an offer of a place at Holmesglen, you should read the Enrolment Guide for Semester 2. This will tell you what to bring on enrolment day and help you understand the eligibility criteria so you are prepared for enrolment.
If you would like to enrol in a course at Holmesglen, but have not been made an offer, please check the course details on the website and contact the relevant department to discuss your options. Read the Enrolment Guide for Semester 2 so you understand the Skills Reform changes.
If you are not sure which course you would like to study at Holmesglen, ring Holmesglen's Student Services on (03) 95641649 and ask to speak to a careers counsellor.