At Practical Outcomes we believe you should be able to get studying as quickly and easily as possible. Practical Outcomes provides government funding to eligible students as well as interest-free payment options.
Tuition fees vary and are based on a number of different factors such as nominal study hours, qualification level and course type. The student fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. You will receive a statement of fees once your application for enrolment has been processed. You, your employer or another third party can pay your tuition fee.
Government funding in Victoria
Skills First Program
Subsidised training is available to eligible individuals through the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments.
The following eligibility criteria applies:
- Have a physical presence in Victoria while undertaking the Qualification
- Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen
- Commence a maximum of 2 government-subsidised courses in a year
- Undertake a maximum of 2 government-subsidised courses at any one time
Candidates may be required to pay a co-contribution depending on the qualification being undertaken. To find out the applicable student contribution by course, please refer to the tuition fees above. If you choose to access a training place subsidised by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments under the Skills First Program to enrol into a course, your future training options and eligibility for further government-subsidised training places under the Skills First Program may be affected.
If you are accessing a government-subsidised training place you may be requested to participate in a National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) survey or annual student outcome survey or give feedback to the Department for review, audit or investigation purposes.
To check your eligibility, visit The Department of Education and Training of Victoria State Government.
Concessions and exemptions
You may be eligible for a concession if you are enrolling in a Level IV or below course and hold a valid and current:
a) Health Care Card issued by the Commonwealth;
b) Pensioner Concession Card;
c) Veteran’s Gold Card;
d) an alternative card or concession eligibility criterion approved by the Minister
The concessions also apply to a dependant spouse or dependant child of a card holder. If you self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you will receive a concession regardless of the level of the course you wish to enrol in.
Exemptions
Fees will not be charged for enrolment by an individual who is:
a) from the Judy Lazarus Transition Centre (as a prisoner within the meaning of the Corrections Act 1986).
b) who is a young person on a community based orders required to undertake the course pursuant to a community based order made under the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.
c) Who is a Young Person Transitioning From Care Initiative (Provider Network Training Providers only) an individual referred to them with a standard Young People Transitioning From Care Referral Form.
Catalyst Plus interest-free payment plans
Catalyst Plus interest-free payment plans help you get your study started faster.
With no hidden fees, fast approvals and no extra forms, Catalyst Plus payment plans help you get enrolled and studying, so you can focus on your qualification and building your future. Calculate your repayments.
To learn more about our other course payment options, such as Direct Debit or Credit Card or to find more about Catalyst Plus interest-free payment plans call our friendly course advisors on 1300 799 610 or complete the inquiry form below.
