Skills First is a reform of the Victoria State Government with the purpose of ensuring that Victoria’s training system delivers high quality training that leads learners to real jobs.
The Victoria State Government, Department of Education and Training is responsible for Skills First and leads policy, planning, funding, regulation and advice on VET and employment in Victoria. For more information visit their website; https://www.education.vic.gov.au
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding. Essential Skills Training and Recruitment is an approved training provider on a restricted contract.
To be eligible for Skills Victoria funding you must be;
Fees
Qualification | Victoria Skills First Government Subsidised | Fee for Service | |||
Fee Category | Tuition Fee | Resource Fee | Total Course Fee (Tuition + Resource) | ||
BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management | Skills First Full Fee | $500 | $350 | $850 | $5,000 |
Skills First Concession | $100 | $350 | $450 | ||
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management | Skills First Full Fee | $600 | $350 | $950 | $6,000 |
Skills First Concession | $120 **ATSI Only | $350 | $470 | ||
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services | Skills First Full Fee | $450 | $350 | $800 | $4,000 |
Skills First Concession | $90 | $350 | $440 | ||
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support | Skills First Full Fee | $450 | $350 | $800 | $4,000 |
Skills First Concession | $90 | $350 | $440 | ||
CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services | Skills First Full Fee | $450 | $350 | $800 | $5,000 |
Skills First Concession | $90 | $350 | $440 | ||
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support | Skills First Full Fee | $500 | $350 | $850 | $5,000 |
Skills First Concession | $100 | $350 | $450 | ||
CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability | Skills First Full Fee | $500 | $350 | $850 | $5,000 |
Skills First Concession | $100 | $350 | $450 | ||
CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services | Skills First Full Fee | $600 | $350 | $950 | $7,000 |
Skills First Concession | $120 **ATSI Only | $350 | $470 | ||
**The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.**
Concession Fees
If you meet the eligibility criteria for the Victorian Government subsidised course, you may be entitled to a concession on your tuition fee. Concession fees are available to students who;
Any applications for fee concessions must be accompanied with documentation that supports your eligibility for such concessions.
The impact of Skills First Government subsidised training
Where you access Skills First funding, it may have an impact on your entitlement or eligibility for any future program support. The impact is;