Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Training Skills and Higher Education
Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) Division Memo
To:
- ACFE Board
- ACFE Regional Councils
- Registered Learn Local providers
- Adult Education Institutions
- ACFE Division Staff
From: Georgina Lyell, A/Executive Director ACFE Division
Date: 9 October 2023
SUBJECT: Student Fees and Charges for Pre-accredited Training Delivery
Actions and critical dates
- Ensure your organisation complies with the Fees and Charges guidelines
- Seek further clarification from ACFE Regional Office staff if required
Pre-accredited Courses Fees and Charges
This memorandum is to remind Learn Local providers of current arrangements for pre-accredited training course student fees. Fees and charges for pre-accredited training and further education are set by your organisation. A government-subsidised course attracts the level of contribution set by the Minister for Skills and TAFE and Regional Development and is subject to other conditions set by the Minister.
All Learn Local Providers must charge student course fees in accordance with the Ministerial Direction on Fees and Charges: https://www.vic.gov.au/pre-accredited-course-fees-and-subsidies(opens in a new window)
Learn Local organisations can charge student course fees for pre-accredited training up to the following limits:
| Course category | Rate per hour | Total concession fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-accredited | Up to $1.08 per hour | Up to $50 maximum for a concession card holder in any calendar year |
Pre-accredited training providers are able to charge additional costs, such as for materials and administration fees. Learners should be provided with a receipt that clearly provides a breakdown of any charges. A copy of the receipt should be kept by Learn Local providers.
The subsidy rates paid to you for pre-accredited training purchased through the ACFE Board are:
| Course category | Rate per hour | Total concession |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-accredited | $9.35 per hour | Reimbursed from a fixed pool |
A 20% regional loading will be added to the rate in rural and regional areas with approved postcodes.
A 50% Koorie loading will be added to the rate per student contact hour for students who identify as Indigenous. A regional loading will still be applied, in addition to the Koorie loading, for reported pre-accredited training delivery in identified postcodes.
Accredited Courses Fees and Charges
The Victorian Government provides subsidised training places in accredited courses to make vocational education and training more accessible.
The Funded Course List only includes courses and skill sets that:
- align with industry needs and workforce demands
- represent government priorities, including rolling out the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), responding to family violence, and completing Victoria's infrastructure projects
- have strong job outcomes, such as apprenticeships
- meet other social needs, such as foundation skill courses.
The Funded Course List is published on the https://www.vic.gov.au/funded-course-list(opens in a new window) website.
For more information see the Victorian Government website:
- Skills Victoria Training System (SVTS)(opens in a new window)
- Skills First | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)(opens in a new window)
Further information and contacts
If you have any questions about Fees and Charges for pre-accredited training please contact your Regional Office support staff.
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