VET Student Guide 2012
Vocational Education and Training Student Guide 2012
Fees
- What fees do I need to pay?
- Tuition fees exemptions
- Applying for exemption from tuition fees
- Summary of tuition fees for NT residents for courses subsidised by the NT Government
- RPL Fees
- Fees for domestic students NOT in an NT Government-subsidised place (full fees)
- Teaching periods
- When do I pay my fees?
- How do I pay my fees?
- Methods of payment
- What happens if I do not pay my fees?
- Refunds
What fees do I need to pay?
Students undertaking VET courses at CDU usually are charged a fee. The amount depends on the student’s details and what is being studied. Domestic and international students pay different fees. A person enrolling for study is considered a domestic student if they are:
- Australian citizens, or
- Permanent Australian residents, or
- New Zealand citizens who have lived in Australia permanently for a minimum of six months immediately before undertaking a VET course.
Domestic students living in the Northern Territory (NT) are
eligible to apply for enrolment in NT Government-subsidised
places. Students enrolling in NT Government-subsidised places
may be charged tuition fees. Domestic students who are not
NT residents and are starting a course in 2012 are not eligible
for NT Government-subsidised places and are charged full
fees.
Some courses and places for VET study are not subsidised by
the NT Government. Domestic students enrolling for study in
these will be charged full fees regardless of residency.
International students are NOT domestic students. International students are charged fees at different rates to domestic students, and are not normally eligible for NT Government-subsidised places.
Tuition fee exemptions
- Centrelink or Veteran’s Affairs Benefits
At the time of enrolment, students who receive a Centrelink or Veteran’s Affairs Benefit will be tuition fee exempt. - Secondary school students
At the time of enrolment, secondary school students will receive tuition fee exemption by providing details of their secondary school on the enrolment form and indicating that their results are to be reported to their secondary school. - Humanitarian or Refugee Visa Holders
Individuals holding a Permanent Resident Visa (Humanitarian) or a Permanent Resident Visa (Refugee) are tuition fee exempt. - Remote Area 2
If you are living in the Northern Territory and your course is conducted in the NT more than 50km away from all the towns listed below, you are eligible for an exemption from tuition fees as a Remote Area 2 student: - Alice Springs
- Katherine
- Batchelor
- Nhulunbuy
- Darwin
- Palmerston
- Jabiru
- Tennant Creek
- Student demand has exceeded the number of subsidised places so only non-subsidised places may be available; or
- The student is not an NT resident.
- Pay Online: Select Transaction - Student Fee Payment
- BPay: Contact your participating financial institution to make a payment. Please quote Biller Code and your Reference Number, which is printed on the front of your Enrolment and Fees Advice – Invoice.
- Credit Card via telephone: Visa Card, MasterCard, Diners and American Express are accepted. Credit card details can be directed to the Cashier. You will need to provide your student number, cardholder’s name, credit card number, expiry date of the card and CCV number on the back of the card.
The Cashier
T: 08 8946 7191 or 08 8946 7192
F: 08 8946 6544 - Payments in person: Cash, cheque, money order or credit card are accepted at the Cashier’s Office located on the Ground Floor of Building Orange 1 Casuarina campus, the Administration Building at Palmerston campus and the Information Centre at Alice Springs campus. EFTPOS facilities are available.
- Cheque and money order payments by mail: should be made payable to Charles Darwin University and mailed to Cashier, Charles Darwin University, DARWIN NT 0909. Include your name, address and student number on the back of the cheque together with a contact number for business hours.
- Instalment payments can be made where financial difficulty is encountered and an Instalment Agreement Plan has been arranged - there are some restrictions and/or conditions. Fees must be more than $100 to enter into an instalment agreement. For more information contact 08 8946 7191 or visit www.cdu.edu.au/cduvet/student-guide/PaymentByInstalment.html
- For further information The Refunds Policy
- For any questions, please contact: Customer Service Officers.
Applying for exemption from tuition fees
A certified copy of your current Centrelink or Veteran’s Affairs Card must support and be attached to your application for fee exemption. Permanent residents with refugee or humanitarian status must supply and attach a certified copy of their visa or passport with their application.
Note: If your Application for Exemption from VET Tuition Fees is not submitted at the same time as your 2012 VET Enrolment Form, the exemption will apply from the start of the Teaching Period in which the Application for VET Tuition Fees Form is submitted.
Summary of tuition fees for NT residents for courses subsidised by the NT Government
Each unit of competency in a VET course has assigned to it a value of Annual Hours Curriculum (AHC - sometimes referred to as "nominal hours"), representing the nationally determined average length of time that a student new to the content would need to become competent, either through formal contact or through self paced learning. Students in an NT Government sponsored course are charged a Tuition Fee at a rate of $2.10 per AHC for their choice of units. Since the majorrity of courses include a range of electives, the total course costs depend on the individual choice of electives. Detailed information on the AHC hours associated with a competency (usually referred to as a "unit") choice is accessible on the web at VET Unit Search.
| Courses subsidised by the NT Government | $2.10 per nominal hour |
| Enrolled secondary school students (this includes secondary school students who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents) | Exempt |
| Flexible Response Funded and Community Response Funded students | Exempt |
| Students who at the time of enrolment receive a Centrelink or Veteran’s Affairs Benefit | Exempt |
| Remote Area 2 students | Exempt |
| Students who at the time of enrolment are prisoners | Exempt |
| Permanent residents with refugee or humanitarian status | Exempt |
RPL fees
For all domestic students, there is a $75 fee, payable in advance, to access a self assessment tool (the tool will determine if the RPL process is of benefit as a form of assessment for your particular situation). If RPL seems possible, then the fees associated with the actual RPL assessment are:
a) For NTG sponsored training – zero fee for 2012
b) For all other Domestic RPL, the rates are specified in the table below.
For International Students, the cost of self assessment and RPL are covered by the international fee for the particular course.
Fees for domestic students NOT in an NT Government-subsidised place (full fees)
Domestic students may enrol in VET courses that are not
subsidised by the NT Government. Enrolment in these courses
will attract full fees, and no fee exemption applies. This occurs
typically in the following instances:
All courses are charged at a set rate per AHC, depending on the Industry Group that the course belongs to. Since the majority of courses include a range of electives, the total course costs depends on the individual choice of electives. Detailed information on the AHC hours associated with competency (usually referred to as a "unit") choice is accessible on the web at VET Unit Search.
| Industry Group | 2012 Full Fee Rate | 2012 RPL Rate | |
| 05 | Finance, Banking and Insurance | $9.00 | $4.50 |
| 13 | Tourism and Hospitality | ||
| 16 | Business and Clerical | ||
| 17 | Computing | ||
| 18 | Science, Technical and Other | ||
| 01 | Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Recreation | $11.00 | $5.50 |
| 04 | Community Services, Health and Education | ||
| 07 | TCF and Furnishings | ||
| 10 | Primary Industry | ||
| 11 | Process Manufacturing | ||
| 12 | Sales and Personal Service | ||
| 14 | Transport and Storage | ||
| 15 | Utilities | ||
| 19 | General Education and Training | ||
| 21 | Exceptions – Cookery | ||
| 02 | Automotive | $13.00 | $6.50 |
| 03 | Building and Construction | ||
| 06 | Food Processing | ||
| 09 | Engineering and Mining | ||
International students
International students enrolling in VET courses are charged course-dependent fees. Course fees are listed on the university’s website at www.cdu.edu.au/international or contact International Office Enquiries on T: 08 8946 7215 or E: international@cdu.edu.au.
VET contract delivery
For courses where training is for a specific client, prices and availability will be given on application to the university.
Credit transfer - no charge
CDU, as a Registered Training Organisation, recognises the Australian Quality Framework qualification and Statements of Attainment issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Teaching periods
| 1 | January - March | 3 | July - September |
| 2 | April - June | 4 | October - December |
When do I pay my fees?
All fees are payable 14 days from the date on your Enrolment
and Fees Advice – Invoice. The Enrolment and Fees Advice -
Invoice serves as an invoice for the purpose of fees owing. For
example, on enrolment, you will have 14 days to pay from the
date on the invoice. If you change your enrolment, you will
have 14 days to pay from the date on the invoice reflecting the
change. If you fail to pay, a Final Notice will
be issued.
For any questions, please contact: Customer Service Officers.
How do I pay my fees?
Your Enrolment and Fees Advice – Invoice is notification of
fees owing, together with confirmation of your enrolment.
Normally, the university does not issue any other invoice
unless specifically requested by a Third Party/Sponsor. The
Enrolment and Fees Advice – Invoice serves as an invoice for the purpose of notification of fees owing. An Enrolment
and Fees Advice – Invoice will be sent to you after your
enrolment has been processed, unless otherwise specified.The Enrolment and Fees Advice – Invoice should be checked
thoroughly for accuracy. If you posted your completed
enrolment form to the university and have not received your
Enrolment and Fees Advice – Invoice within four weeks of
posting, or if you have any queries regarding your Enrolment
and Fees Advice – Invoice, contact your Team Customer
Service Officer for assistance. It is the student’s responsibility
to advise the university in writing of any change of address.
Non-receipt of an invoice due to relocation does not reduce a
student’s responsibility for fees owing.
For any questions, please contact: Customer Service Officers.
Methods of payment
Fees can be paid in various ways, depending on the type of enrolment undertaken. Payments can be made by:
CentrePay deductions
CentrePay deductions are an option for those students who receive Centrelink benefits and whose fees are $100 or more and are utilising the CDU Instalment Plan Agreement.
Cashier details
A university cashier is located at any Information Centre or CDU Centre. This is where you pay your fees and any other money you owe the university.
Casuarina campus
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30am – 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am – 6pm
Friday 8.30am – 3pm
Alice Springs campus
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4pm
Palmerston campus
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm, 1st floor Building A
Regional locations
Nhulunbuy, Jabiru, Katherine, Katherine Rural campus and Tennant Creek
Payment can be made at these CDU Centres. All centres, with
the exception of Jabiru, have credit card facilities available.
Refer also to the previous Methods of Payment section.
What happens if I do not pay my fees?
The consequences of non-payment of fees are covered by Charles Darwin University Fees and Charges By-Laws 5(1) and are set out at www.cdu.edu.au/governance/bylaws.html
Refunds