Jobs and Skills WA Information and Policies Page for funded students
The Department of Training and Workplace Development (DTWD) sets the course fee, payable by students. DTWD has reduced the massage course fee cost paid by students, under their Jobs and Skills WA program. You can learn more about this program on the Jobs and Skills WA website.
Jobs and Skills WA funded courses offered with Evolve College
Evolve College currently offers the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling funded under the Lower fees, local skills program.
Meeting the existing worker target group
To be considered an existing worker, you must be working 20 hours per week with a single employer. You do not need to work in an industry specific to your elected qualification to qualify as an existing worker.
Annual Course Fee Cap*
All programs delivered under the Lower fees, local skills qualification have an annual fee cap, as set by DTWD. The annual fee cap is the set total amount for your course fees per qualification or course per calendar year. This is the amount you pay. The rest of tuition fees are paid by the WA government.
The current annual fee cap for non-concession students in 2023 is set at $1200.
The current annual fee cap for concession students in 2023 is $400.
This is your max course fee for the 2023 calendar year (for enrolments made while this annual fee cap is current). This fee is an annual cap. The maximum fees you will be charged for the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling is $1200 in a callender year (or $804 for concession), for the total course.
It is important to note that only the course fees are included in the fee cap and additional resource fees may apply, where applicable to your course of study. You can find any additional fees on the Administration and Additional Fees Schedule, available for download on the policies page of our website. *The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees.
Resource fee
There is no resource fee applicable for the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling.
Administration and additional fees
The Administration and Additional Fees Schedule outlines the fees and charges involved for administrative matters. To download the Administration and Additional Fees Schedule, click here.
Additional entry requirements
All students eligible to receive funding Diploma of Remedial Massage under the Lower Fees, Local Skills must also meet the entry requirements outlined in the Student Entry Policy and Procedure, available for download on the policies page of our website. To view the Student Entry Policy and Procedure, click here.
National Recognition and Recognition of Prior Learning
We welcome all students to apply for National Recognition or Recognition of Prior Learning where applicable. More information on our policy and procedure for National Recognition and Recognition of Prior Learning can be found on the policies page of our website. Alternatively, you can contact 1300 880 885 or email evolve@evolvecollege.com for more information.
Withdrawal
If you wish to cancel your enrolment with Evolve College, you may do so in accordance with the Student Withdrawal Policy and Procedure. The Student Withdrawal Policy and Procedure is available for download on the policies page of our website. To view the Student Withdrawal Policy and Procedure, click here. To terminate your studies before the completion of your course, you must notify Evolve College in writing of your intention to terminate your course (using the Cancellation Request form available on our website). The Cancellation Request form should be sent to Evolve College at evolve@evolvecollege.com. Written advice of withdrawal is necessary to ensure you are eligible for a refund where you meet the refund eligibility criteria set out in the VET Fees and Charges Policy.
Refunds
All refunds are issued in accordance with the VET Fees and Charges Policy as published by the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development. To view the VET Fees and Charges Policy, click here.Your census/withdrawal dates for each unit of competency are provided to you on your invoice issued on enrolment.
