Supported by the Government of South Australia, this funding assists students by subsiding their tuition fees. Students pay a small co-contribution fee (see below). Check if you’re eligible for our nationally recognised training.
The following fully online qualifications are included in the South Australian funding:
To be eligible for funding participants must:
- reside or work in South Australia;
and - be an Australian or New Zealand citizen; or
- be a permanent Australian resident; or
- hold an eligible visa; and
- aged 16 years or over, and not enrolled in school; or
- aged 16 years or over, enrolled in school and undertaking training through identified subsidised arrangements (such as Training Guarantee for SACE Students); or
- undertaking training through a Training Contract as an apprentice or trainee
- meet the appropriate proficiency levels in reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy as outlined in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) for their chosen course. Click here.Note: All students will be assessed on their Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) prior to course commencement
To check your eligibility click here.
There will be a funding interview conducted via telephone, to determine your eligibility into this program.
Important Requirements for Enrolment:
Course Commencement: Students must start their course within 7 days of enrolment.
Adherence to Assessment Deadlines: A detailed training schedule with assessment due dates will be provided. Timely completion of assessments is important to maintain enrolment status. Failure to meet course progression requirements, despite intervention efforts, may result in cancellation.
Course Completion: Students must complete their course on or before their nominated course end date.
Effective Communication: You are required to notify us promptly of any challenges that may affect your course completion. Early communication is essential to receive support and prevent enrolment cancellation.
Accuracy of Funding Information: If inaccurate information is discovered on your funding application after enrolment, rendering you ineligible for funding, your enrolment will be cancelled.
Success and Wellbeing Services (SWS)
Available to eligible South Australian funded students only
Are you:
- Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by your studies or personal life?
- Struggling to keep up with your coursework or attendance?
- Looking for someone who can provide support and help you navigate these challenges?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, Success and Wellbeing Services (SWS) may be able to help.
What is SWS?
Success and Wellbeing Services (SWS) offers free tailored, one-on-one support to students who are finding it challenging to stay on track with their training or studies. You can contact an SWS qualified coach directly, or your training provider can refer you.
How can SWS help?
The goal of SWS is to support you to stay in training, complete your studies, and prepare for the next step in your journey. This includes:
- Tackling life issues that may be preventing you from training or studying.
- Developing your study skills.
- Connecting you with support services in your community.
- Helping you understand course expectations and requirements.
- Supporting your transition to further study or work after completing your course.
With SWS, you will work with a qualified coach in one-on-one sessions. They can also refer you to and coordinate with other service providers to ensure you get the help you need. If necessary, SWS can provide outreach support at a location convenient for you.
What services are available through SWS?
Success and Wellbeing Services are personalised to meet your unique needs and may include:
- Study skills support
- Talking to your trainers about disability adjustments you might need
- Helping to manage financial stress and connections to services
- Support with accessing domestic violence services
- Help to find accommodation
- Accessing carer supports
- Connections to mental health services and support throughout the journey
- Supporting you to manage a tricky family relationship
- Support to work out transport issues
- A listening ear and an opportunity to regularly touch base
- Planning what’s next and support to prepare for job hunting
- And much more
What doesn’t SWS provide?
While SWS can help you develop your study skills, it does not provide direct Literacy and Numeracy (L&N) training.
Your training provider is responsible for assessing any gaps in your L&N skills and arranging free support, if eligible, via the Foundation Skills Program if needed.
Who can access SWS?
You are eligible for Success and Wellbeing Services if you are:
- An eligible South Australian funded student, and
- Enrolled in a subsidised VET course, and
- Experiencing challenges that make it hard to keep studying or stay on track.
What happens after you leave training?
You can continue to receive support from SWS for up to 12 weeks after leaving your course. This can help you transition to your next course or into work. Even if you leave your course early due to employment or other circumstances.
Your responsibilities
To access SWS, you will need to:
- Work with your coach to create a support plan tailored to your needs.
- Agree to and sign your consent for sharing information with relevant support providers.
- Follow the Student Code of Conduct, which includes making an effort to implement your support plan.
How to access SWS
If you think Success and Wellbeing Services may be right for you, talk to your RTO support team or trainer, who can refer you for support. You can also contact an SWS qualified coach directly:
https://www.syc.net.au/services/learning/success-wellbeing-services
Success and Wellbeing Services are here to support you every step of the way, from enrolment to completion and beyond.
HLT37315 Certificate III in Health Administration
Although government funding covers most of the cost of your course, you are required to make a small co-contribution on enrolment. The amount you are required to pay is determined by your concessional status.
Non-Concessional Funded Student Contribution Fee: $300 – (This includes a $50 non-refundable enrolment fee). Fee can be paid in full on enrolment or via a payment plan of $50 on enrolment followed by 5 x fortnightly payments of $50.
Concessional Funded Student Contribution Fee: $250 – (This includes a $50 non-refundable enrolment fee). Fee can be paid in full on enrolment or via a payment plan of $50 on enrolment followed by 4 x fortnightly payments of $50.
Fee-Free TAFE – For a limited time only, we have Fee-Free TAFE places available for eligible First Nations Australians (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) to complete this course for free.
This fee includes absolutely everything: tuition, training materials and support. You can pay by credit card or direct deposit. This fee may be paid on your behalf by an employer or another third party such as a job active provider or rehabilitation consultant.
Although government funding covers most of the cost of your course, you are required to make a small co-contribution on enrolment. The amount you are required to pay is determined by your concessional status.
HLT47321 Certificate IV in Health Administration
Non-Concessional Funded Student Contribution Fee: $400 – (This includes a $50 non-refundable enrolment fee). Fee can be paid in full on enrolment or via a payment plan of $50 on enrolment followed by 7 x fortnightly payments of $50.
Concessional Funded Student Contribution Fee: $350 – (This includes a $50 non-refundable enrolment fee). Fee can be paid in full on enrolment or via a payment plan of $50 on enrolment followed by 6 x fortnightly payments of $50.
This fee includes absolutely everything: tuition, training materials and support. You can pay by credit card or direct deposit. This fee may be paid on your behalf by an employer or another third party such as a job active provider or rehabilitation consultant.
Although government funding covers most of the cost of your course, you are required to make a small co-contribution on enrolment. The amount you are required to pay is determined by your concessional status.
HLT57715 Diploma of Practice Management
Non-Concessional Funded Student Contribution Fee: $1000 – Fee can be paid in full on enrolment or via a payment plan of $50 on enrolment followed by 19 x fortnightly payments of $50.
FEE STRUCTURE:
This course fee is made up of:
Non-Refundable Enrolment Fee: $50
Non-Refundable Administration Fee: $250
Course Unit Fee (x 15 Units): $46.67
TOTAL COURSE FEE PAYABLE: $1000
Concessional Funded Student Contribution Fee: Fee can be paid in full on enrolment or via a payment plan of $50 on enrolment plus 10 x fortnightly payments of $50
FEE STRUCTURE:
This course fee is made up of:
Non-Refundable Enrolment Fee: $50
Non-Refundable Administration Fee: $250
Course Unit Fee (x 15 Units): $16.67
TOTAL COURSE FEE PAYABLE: $550
This fee includes absolutely everything: tuition, training materials and support. You can pay by credit card or direct deposit. This fee may be paid on your behalf by an employer or another third party such as a job active provider or rehabilitation consultant.
No, it is not a loan. The Government is paying your course fees on your behalf. It isn’t a loan/HELP/HECS style payment where you need to pay it back, these fees are covered entirely by the Government.
Upon approval of your funding application, you will receive an email with an enrolment link. You will have 21 days from the date of the email to complete your enrolment. Once you submit the enrolment form and make the required payment, we will process it within one to two business day. After processing, you can log in and begin your studies.
