Fees and Charges Policy and Procedure
OVERVIEW
Status | CURRENT |
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Classification* | INTERNAL |
Department | ALL |
Review | Feb 11, 2026 |
Notes |
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PUBLIC-FACING
Student Fees and Charges Information
Program Changes
C3G
From 1 July 2025, the Certificate III Guarantee (C3G) has been replaced by the Career Start Program 2025-28 through the new Skills Assure Supplier framework.
Higher Level Skills (HLS)
From 1 July 2025, the Higher-Level Skills program has been replaced by the Career Boost Program 2025-28 through the new Skills Assure Supplier framework.
User Choice (UC)
From 1 July 2025, the User Choice (UC) program has been replaced by three targeted programs (VET in Schools 2026, Career Start and Career Boost) providing funding for apprenticeships and traineeships through the new Skills Assure Supplier framework.
QLD - Career Start Program Fact Sheet Fee Information
Co-Contribution Fees
General Pathway
Students receiving funding under the Career Start program must contribute towards the cost of their course/training. The co-contribution fees differ for each course; refer to the following table/s for pricing.
Please note, pricing may be different for delivery methods (online, campus and workplace). The price tables detail the fees and charges due prior to any outcome being reported. Fees are always rounded down.
Fees are broken down to a unit level so students can calculate the cost of their course accurately when they have Credit Transfers* applied.
Fees may be paid on your behalf by an employer or another third party (but not by Strategix). If you are required to pay fees personally, you will be given a payment advice that details the total amount due and a payment schedule.
Fees are calculated by Course Fee – Credit Transfers = Total due. The fee for a Credit Transferred unit is calculated by dividing the Course Fee by the number of units, to give the cost per unit (i.e. Course Fee ÷ No. of units = cost per unit).
Example: If a course fee is $20 and the qualification contains 13 units and the student has 3 Credit Transfers, the course fees will be calculated as follows:
Work out the Credit Transfers first:
Course Fee ÷ No. of units = cost per unit
$20 ÷ 13 = $1.53 per unit
There are 3 units that are being credit transferred:
$1.53 x 3 = $4.59
New Course Fee:
Original Course Fee – Credit Transfers = Course Fee
$20 – $4.59 = $15.41
*Credit transfers must be supported by a copy of the certificate, statement of attainment or USI transcript.
Students have the option of choosing multiple methods to pay for their course fees (i.e., EFTPOS, in person, or over the phone). Refer to the Fees and Charges Information Sheet for more details.
Concession
A student may access concessional pricing as follows:
The Student holds a Health Care concession card or Pensioner concession card issued under Commonwealth law, or is the partner or a dependant of a person who holds a Health Care concession card or Pensioner concession card, and is named on the card; or
The Student issues Strategix with an official form under Commonwealth law confirming that the Student, his or her partner or the person of whom the Student is a dependant, is entitled to concessions under a Health Care or Pensioner concession card; or
The Student is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person. Acceptable evidence is as stated on the AVETMISS VET Enrolment Form.
The student is a school student and is enrolled in a VETiS program (may include young people in Detention)
The Student has a disability (documented evidence from a medical practitioner must be provided)
The Student is an adult prisoner (evidence to be provided)
The Student holds a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Card.
Delivery and Fee
Campus Delivery (Face-to-Face)
Students must attend the nominated days/weeks at a Strategix venue and Vocational Placement where required.
Qualification Code | Qualification Name | Assessment Methods | Non-Concession | Concession | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Co-Contribution Fee | Cost Per Unit | Co-Contribution Fee | Cost Per Unit | |||
*BSB30120 | Cert III in Business | SAQ, P, CS, RP | $50 | $3.84 | $20 | $1.54 |
CHC30121 | Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care | SAQ, P, CS, RP, VP | $50 | $2.94 | $20 | $1.17 |
CHC32015 | Cert III in Community Services | SAQ, P, CS, RP, VP | $50 | $4.16 | $20 | $1.66 |
CHC33021 | Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) | SAQ, P, CS, RP, VP | $50 | $3.33 | $20 | $1.33 |
FBP30121 | Cert III in Food Processing | SAQ, P, CS, RP, SO | $50 | $2.94 | $20 | $1.17 |
SIT30622 | Cert III in Hospitality | SAQ, P, CS, RP, SO, VP | $50 | $3.33 | $20 | $1.33 |
*SIR30216 | Cert III in Retail | SAQ, P, CS, RP, SO | $50 | $3.84 | $20 | $1.53 |
*TLI30321 | Cert III in Supply Chain Operations | SAQ, P, CS, RP, SO | $1,100 | $79 | $1,050 | $75 |
TLI31222 | Cert III in Driving Operations | SAQ, P, CS, RP, SO | $100 | $6.66 | $50 | $3.33 |
HLT33115 | Cert III in Health Services Assistance | SAQ, P, CS, RP, VP | $50 | $3.33 | $20 | $1.33 |
MSM30116 | Cert III in Process Manufacturing* | SAQ, P, CS, RP, SO | $50 | $2.38 | $20 | $0.95 |
CHC30221 | Cert III in School Based Education Support | SAQ, P, CS, RP, VP | $50 | $3.33 | $20 | $1.33 |
*Please enquire for course availability
Online Delivery
Course delivered online with face-to-face or online practical sessions and Vocational Placement where required.
Qualification Code | Qualification Name | Assessment Method | Non-Concession | Concession | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Co-Contribution Fee | Cost Per Unit | Co-Contribution Fee | Cost Per Unit | |||
BSB30120 | Cert III in Business | SAQ, P, CS, RP | $50 | $3.84 | $20 | $1.54 |
CHC30121 | Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care | SAQ, P, CS, RP, VP | $50 | $2.94 | $20 | $1.17 |
CHC32015 | Cert III in Community Services | SAQ, P, CS, RP, VP | $50 | $4.16 | $20 | $1.66 |
*SIR30216 | Cert III in Retail | SAQ, P, CS, RP, SO | $50 | $3.84 | $20 | $1.53 |
*Please enquire for course availability
Workplace Delivery
Course delivered on the job as face-to-face or online.
Qualification Code | Qualification Name | Assessment Method | Non-Concession | Concession | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Co-Contribution Fee | Cost Per Unit | Co-Contribution Fee | Cost Per Unit | |||
BSB30120 | Cert III in Business | SAQ, P, CS, RP | $50 | $3.84 | $20 | $1.54 |
CHC32015 | Cert III in Community Services | SAQ, P, CS, RP, VP | $50 | $4.16 | $20 | $1.66 |
CHC33021 | Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing) | SAQ, P, CS, RP, VP | $50 | $3.33 | $20 | $1.33 |
CHC33021 | Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) | SAQ, P, CS, RP, VP | $50 | $3.33 | $20 | $1.33 |
FBP30121 | Certificate III in Food Processing | SAQ, P, CS, SO, WSV | $20 | $1.17 | $10 | $0.58 |
MSM30116 | Cert III in Process Manufacturing | SAQ, P, CS, SO, WSV | $20 | $0.95 | $10 | $0.47 |
TLI31222 | Cert III in Driving Operations* | SAQ, P, CS, SO | $50 | $3.33 | $20 | $1.33 |
TLI30321 | Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations* | SAQ, P, CS, SO | $1,100 | $79 | $1,050 | $75 |
*Please enquire for course availability
Apprenticeship and Traineeship Pathway
For apprenticeships and traineeships, the fee is different as both the employer and SAS share responsibility for training. The fee is set at $1.60 per nominal training hour for each unit of competency and is the same across all SAS providers. Only DTET can adjust the fee amount, which is reviewed yearly.
A SAS must charge only 40% of the standard fee if an apprentice/trainee meets any of the following criteria:
Under 17 years of age at the end of February in the year training is provided
Is not at school and has not completed Year 12
Holds a Health Care Card or Veteran or Pensioner Concession Card, or is the partner or dependent of someone who does
Identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person (First Nations people).
If an apprentice/trainee is experiencing serious financial difficulties and can demonstrate this, they may qualify for a full fee exemption.
Eligible Career Start qualifications and introductory skill sets are listed on the Queensland Subsidised Training List (QSTL). The finalised list will also include any entry restrictions or exemptions based on requirements determined by industry and national training packages. This list is available on the SAS Portal.
Some qualifications are only available through a specific training pathway (general, apprenticeship or traineeship), based on the preferred delivery methods of the industry or sector.
QLD - VETiS Funding Fact Sheet Fee Information
VETiS Funding Prices
Co-Contribution Fees
VETiS-funded students are exempt from co-contribution fees for the following courses.
Qualification Code | Qualification Name | Assessment Method | Non-Concession | Concession | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Co-Contribution Fee | Cost Per Unit | Co-Contribution Fee | Cost Per Unit | |||
CHC22015 | Certificate II in Community Services | SAQ, P, CS, RP, VP | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
FBP20122 | Certificate II in Food Processing | SAQ, P, CS, RP, SO | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
HLT23221 | Certificate II in Health Support Services | SAQ, P, CS, RP, VP | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
SIT20322 | Certificate II in Hospitality | SAQ, P, CS, RP, SO, VP | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
TLI20421* | Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations | SAQ, P, CS, RP, SO | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
*Please enquire for course availability
VETiS Plus (Fee for service) prices
Course Fees
Students / Schools are responsible for paying the associated fees to participate in the VETiS Plus Program.
VETiS Plus (Certificate II)
For those who have previously completed a Certificate II Food Processing with Strategix under VETiS funding.
Qualification Code | Qualification Name | Course Fee |
TLI20421 | Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations | From $100 |
VETiS Plus (Certificate III)
For those who have previously completed a Certificate II with Strategix.
Qualification Code | Qualification Name | Course Fee |
CHC32015 | Certificate III in Community Services | From $350 |
HLT33115 | Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | From $350 |
TLI30321 | Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations | From $350 |
Fee for Service - (Certificate II)
For those who have not previously completed a Cert II or III with Strategix.
Qualification Code | Qualification Name | Course Fee |
CHC22015 | Certificate II in Community Services | $1500 |
FBP20122 | Certificate II in Food Processing | $1500 |
HLT23221 | Certificate II in Health Support Services | $1500 |
SIT20322 | Certificate II in Hospitality | $1500 |
TLI20421 | Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations | $1500 |
Concessions
Concession rates do not apply.