Fees and Charges
Study in 2012
The Government has announced changes to fee and funding arrangements for 2012.
The changes relate to the funding differential between some TAFE and non-TAFE providers; the industry weightings applied to training in selected industries; removal of the minimum and maximum fee caps; and cessation of special arrangements for apprentices.
The following will stay the same in 2012:
All eligible Victorians will continue to have access to government subsidised training.
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NOT - Eligible for Government Subsidised place |
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Tuition Fee Structure |
Award |
2012 Tuition fee |
Full Fee For Service Paying |
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Skills Creation |
Certificate I and II |
Free Uniform & Book fee applies |
$3,500.00 |
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Skills Building |
Certificate III and IV
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Free
Uniform, Book fee and kit fee applies (kit for hairdressing only) |
$7,500.00 |
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Skills Deepening |
Diploma and Advanced Diploma |
Free Uniform & Book fee applies |
$15,000.00 |
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Apprenticeships |
Various |
Uniform, Book fee and kit fee applies |
TBC on enrolment |
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Traineeships |
Various |
Uniform, Book fee and kit fee applies (kit for hairdressing only) |
TBC on enrolment |
Other fees
Providers may also charge for materials or other items. This includes materials that you may keep as your personal property, such as equipment or printed notes. It may also cover things like excursions or field trips. Providers must give you the choice to purchase the equivalent equipment and materials from elsewhere.
Providers must give you an itemised list of all fees and materials required, including student services and amenities fees and other fees, prior to enrolment.
- $100.00 Book fee applies to all courses
- $110 uniform fee applies to all courses
- All Products supplied for use in class Beauty only.
- Student must supply their own linen, makeup brushes, tweezers and disposables.
- Hairdressing Kit Fee applies
Eligibility 2012
To be eligible, an individual must meet the general citizenship/ residency requirements and Victorian Training Guarantee requirements as follows:
To meet general citizenship/ residency eligibility requirements, an individual must be:
1.an Australian citizen; or
2.a holder of a permanent visa; or
3.a holder of a Special Category Visa (sub-class 444); or
4.an East Timorese asylum seeker; or
5.a holder of a Temporary Protection Visa.
To meet the Victorian Training Guarantee eligibility requirements, an individual must enrol and commence training in a course or qualification provided by the RTO between the later of 1 January 2012 or when this Agreement is executed, and 31 December 2012 inclusive and:
1.be under 20 years of age (as at 1 January 2012) and undertaking recognised training; or
2.be over 20 years of age (as at 1 January 2012) and undertaking recognised training in a Foundation Skills course; or
3.be over 20 years of age (as at 1 January 2012) and undertaking recognised training as an Apprentice (not Trainee); or
4.be over 20 years of age (as at 1 January 2012) and undertaking recognised training in a course that is at a higher qualification level than the highest qualification held at the time of the scheduled commencement of training;
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1. Have not commenced or not be scheduled to commence more than two Victorian Government subsidised courses in 2012 (excluding courses in the Foundation Skills Category); and
2. Not be currently enrolled in two or more Victorian Government subsidised courses (excluding courses in the Foundation Skills Category).
3. For individuals deemed Eligible Individuals a signed declaration by the Eligible Individual, stating the highest qualification that they hold.
4. For individuals deemed Eligible Individuals, a signed declaration by the Eligible Individual stating the number of government subsidised courses they have commenced or are scheduled to commence in 2012; and the number of government subsidised courses they are currently undertaking.
Skills Recognition (RPL)
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What is Skills Recognition (RPL)?
Skills recognition, also known as Recognition of Prior Learning or RPL, recognises a person’s current skills and knowledge towards the achievement of a nationally recognised qualification or statement of attainment.
Skills may have been gained through:
- Work experience
- Formal or informal training and education
- General life experience
- Voluntary work
How does this apply to me?
Skills recognition is a flexible and straightforward assessment process which means:
- Your existing skills and knowledge can be counted toward your qualification
- You only need to do units/modules which are new and challenging
- Your course costs may be reduced
- You can use your time more effectively
- You may finish your course sooner
What do I do next?
You can enquire about skills recognition prior to enrolment or at any time during your studies.
Information about skills recognition is available from the Education Consultants.
Education Consultant
Staff will refer your enquiry to the relevant program area for an assessment of your skills, comparing them to the qualification standards. With this information you can make an informed decision about whether to proceed with a skills recognition assessment.
What does it cost?
There is no charge for skills recognition (RPL) for students who are eligible for government funded qualifications.
Ineligible students will be charged a fee-for-service rate of $7.70 per nominal hour.
Skills Recognition
Where a student is not eligible for government subsidised training fees will apply as per the table below.
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Credit Transfer
Successful completion of units, modules, subjects or courses completed at a training organisation that is nationally recognised may entitle you to Credit in an equivalent TAFE unit or module.
You need to check with your teacher to find out if a unit/module previously completed will enable you to be awarded credit in your TAFE course.
An application for Credit Transfer form is available at the point of enrolment through your Enrolment Officer/teacher.
Want to know more?
Please contact the BHA enrolment officer Tess,
Phone: (03) 9469 5483
Are there any other possible charges?
- Copy of receipt/ confirmation letter $3.00
- Copy of transcript of results $5.00
- Archive search $50.00
- Replacement statement of results $50.00
- Replacement SOA $50.00
- Assessment kits $40.00
Further assistance: Centrelink allowances for students
Youth Allownace/Austudy/Abstudy
The main income support schemes for students are Youth Allownace, Austudy and Abstudy. Application forms are available from any Centrelink office or phone 132 490.
Pensioner Education Supplement
If you receive a Parenting Payment Single (PPS) or the Disability Support Pension (DPS), you may also be eligible for extra assistance while you are studying. Application forms are available from Centrelink or telephone 132 316.
Please note:All fees are subject to change without notice reflective of the ministerial directions about fees and charges.
Enrolment and Induction
Student Selection
Beauty & Hair Academy of Australia Pty Ltd will select students to attend a course on the basis of the participant’s expressed interest, their suitability to meet the advertised course criteria and the recommendation made by the applicant’s facility / manager (where applicable).
Courses may have maximum attendance numbers to ensure the learning outcomes can be achieved and individual student needs met in line with venue size and arrangements. The RTO Manager will consider all applications once the advertised closing date has passed.
Course Induction and Enrolment
All participants prior to commencing a nationally recognised qualification/unit must be contacted, orientated and consulted concerning the training that they are about to commence. You will be notified exactly how this will take place.
If you are undertaking a single unit of competence the orientation, induction and enrolment process will normally take place on the first day of education delivery. If you are undertaking a nationally recognised qualification the orientation, induction and enrolment process will normally occur at a separate 'orientation' session.
At this time previous training, qualification and staff development completed will be reviewed, as well as the individual applicant’s working history, in accordance with the units of competence in the course of study to be undertaken. To support this process a workplace assessment may be requested as appropriate to support any recognition of prior learning or current competency (RPL/RCC).
Refer also to our Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedure
During the orientation / induction all students will have the opportunity to flag any special needs that they may have either directly with the staff member or by indicating it on the enrolment form.
The induction process will outline to you information:
- about your course of study,
- about fees and charges
- about Beauty & Hair Academy of Australia Pty Ltd
- about your role as a student, and our expectations.
In the mean time you may care to browse our Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.
The induction and enrolment process is the ideal time for you to ask any questions you may have about the training you are going to undertake. Alternatively you may contact us at any time on
03 9469 5483