Students who live or work in NSW may be eligible for a course fee subsidy from the NSW Government. Some qualifications are fee-free for eligible participants.
- Please read the Information for NSW Smart and Skilled enrolments in our Student Handbook.
- Additional information can be found on the NSW Smart and Skilled website: https://skills.education.nsw.gov.au/
- The NSW Smart and Skilled Fee Administration policy is available here
NSW Smart and Skilled funding is available to most people living or working in NSW. You must be aged 15 or older, have left school, live or work in NSW and be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen.
Details of eligibility for concession fees and exemptions are available on the NSW Smart and Skilled website.
The following table shows a list of approved qualifications and an estimate of your student fee for each qualification, should you be eligible for a NSW Smart and Skilled course fee subsidy. You can check this for your situation on the NSW Smart and Skilled website.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
Qualification | Student Fees /Funding type | ||||
First qualification | Later qualification | Concession fee | Exemption | Skilling for Recovery | |
$2,770 | $3,240 | $240 | $0 | $0 | |
$2,770 | $3,240 | $240 | $0 | - | |
$2,770 | $3,240 | $240 | $0 | $0 | |
$4,290 | $4,820 | $240 | $0 | $0 | |
$4,290 | $4,820 | - | - | - | |
AHC50422 Diploma of Horticulture Management | $4,290 | $4,820 | - | - | - |
AHC51222 Diploma of Group Community Coordination and Facilitation | $12,000 | $12,000 | - | - | - |
$4,290 | $4,820 | - | $0 | $0 | |
$4,820 | $5,430 | - | - | - | |
$4,590 | $5,170 | - | - | $0 | |
ENROLMENT PROCESS
- Online enrolment form: You are required to enrol online via our website into your chosen course of study. This enrolment includes the collection of details such as your USI, identity documents, government data collection details, Centrelink/concessions, prior education and whether you wish to apply for government-subsidised training, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or credit transfer. You will need to provide consent and other declarations.
- Pre-enrolment chat: We will have a brief discussion with you to ensure you meet the entry requirements for your chosen course. During this call, we will ask about your farm access and enquire about any learning goals or special needs.
- Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment: You will need to complete an online LLN assessment to ensure you have the necessary literacy and numeracy skills to successfully complete the qualification you've applied for.
- Fee subsidies and scholarships: We will check your eligibility for any available course fee subsidies or scholarships.
- Course fee and payment options: You will be informed of your course fee and provided with payment options.
- Unit selection and training plan: We will assist you in selecting your units and creating a training plan tailored to your needs.
- Online learning account and textbooks: Your account will be set up in RuralBiz Online and any textbooks required for your first unit will be mailed to you.
This process usually takes 1-2 weeks. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our office at 02 6884 8812 or email us at admin@ruralbiztraining.com.au.
For more details, including VET Student Loans and learning support, please review our Student Handbook.
For more details on USI, visit: https://www.usi.gov.au/students