Students in Western Australia wishing to enrol into an apprenticeship or traineeship pathway may be eligible for funding under the Western Australia Department of Training and Workforce Development’s Apprenticeship Office. The Office registers and administers training contracts and regulates the apprenticeship system in Western Australia, in accordance with Part 7 of the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 (the Act) and the associated Regulations. The apprenticeship/traineeship training contract A training contract is a legally binding agreement between the employer and the apprentice or trainee. In signing the training contract, both parties are bound by certain obligations expressed in the contract. The training contract sets out the terms of the apprenticeship or traineeship, which are agreed to by both the employer and the apprentice or trainee, such as: the qualification the apprentice or trainee is working towards the nominal term of the apprenticeship or traineeship the number of hours in training and employment provided each week arrangements for on and off the job training. Eligibility A person wishing to undertake apprenticeship/traineeship training: should be at least 15 years of age; must be an Australian citizen or hold an Australian visa that will support the employment and study arrangements specified in the training contract; and must be in or entering part time or full-time employment with an employer (rather than being a casual employee or self-employed). For more information/any exceptions on eligibility please contact Everthought College of Construction. Fee and Charges Fees and charges for students undertaking publicly funded vocational education and training (VET) in Western Australia will be collected in accordance with the provisions of the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996, Vocational Education and Training (Colleges) Regulations 1996. Unit CodeUnit NameIndicative fees* #Concession+Reduced Fee - ConcessionNon-Concession+Reduced Fee - Non-Concession CPC30220Certificate III in Carpentry$918.59$459.30$3,077.75$1,538.88 CPC30620Certificate III in Painting and Decorating$879.79$439.90$2,947.75$1,473.88 CPC31320Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling$768.24$384.12$2,574.00$1,287.00 CPC33020Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying$731.38$365.69$2,450.50$1,225.25 CPC30211Certificate III in Carpentry732.42N/A2554.50N/A *The student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are approximate totals and may vary based on units selected within qualification. +REDUCED COURSE FEES — LOWER FEES, LOCAL SKILLS! DTWD requires students receiving funding under the Lower Fees and Local Skills program to contribute towards the cost of their course/training. The fee may be paid on the student’s behalf by a third party (but not by ECOC). Where the student is required to pay fees personally, they will be given an itemised invoice. The maximum course fee for non-concession students undertaking a Lower Fees and Local Skills course in 2023 is $1,200. For concession students and youth, the maximum course fee for undertaking a Lower Fees and Local Skills course in 2023 is $400, if you're aged 15—24 and have left school or eligible for a concession. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees. #CONCESSIONS ON COURSES Eligibility for the concession rate on course fees is determined at the time of enrolment. The following students are entitled to the concession rate on course fees. Persons and dependants of persons holding: a Pensioner Concession Card; a Repatriation Health Benefits Card issued by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs; or a Health Care Card. Persons and dependants of persons in receipt of services from the following Commonwealth support or employment services programs: Workforce Australia; or Persons and dependants of persons in receipt of AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY. Persons and dependants of persons in receipt of the Youth Allowance. Persons and dependants of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution. Secondary school-aged persons, not enrolled at school. For the Workforce Australia, or the ParentsNext program, appropriate evidence of a student’s eligibility for concession is a letter from the Commonwealth services provider confirming the student’s participation in the program. If the concession is valid for the full enrolment period, then all eligible units the student enrols in within that period attract the concession rate. If the concession is valid for part of the enrolment period, then only eligible units the student enrols in on or after the start date and prior to the expiry of the concession attract the concession rate. Students undertaking an Apprenticeship or Traineeship with DTWD will need to pay their fees up-front, or by instalments. Students who wish to pay by instalments will be given a minimum of eight weeks from the commencement of a unit to finalise their payments, and collection will be dealt with as per normal procedure for all students. Everthought College of Construction may waive all fees and charges for students that we assess as being in severe financial hardship for courses below diploma level and concession-eligible Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses. Whether a student is in severe financial hardship is to be determined on a case-by-case basis. Refunds Full Refunds Students are entitled to a full refund of the applicable course fee, resource fee and other fees where: A unit is cancelled or rescheduled to a time unsuitability to the students; A student is not given a place due to maximum number of places being reached; or Due to any other circumstances caused by RTO. Part Refunds Students can apply for part refund, - Everthought College of Construction sets the withdrawal date for each unit of competency (no less than 20% of the way through the time when the unit is undertaken). Students who withdraw for reasons other than those outlined in full refund and who lodge a withdrawal form before the census/withdrawal date for a unit will be eligible for a full refund of the course fee for the unit; and a full refund of the resource fee if the course is a Diploma or Advanced Diploma course; or 50% of the resource fee if the course is below Diploma level. Pro Rata Refunds Students can apply for a pro rata refund of fees and charges at any time during the course of delivery if the student withdraws for reasons of personal circumstances beyond their control. For example: serious illness resulting in extended absence from classes; injury or disability that prevents the student from completing their program of study; or other exceptional reasons at the discretion of the accountable officer Useful links for more information https://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/apprenticeship-office https://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/jobs-and-skills-wa-for-vet-providers/how-do-i-manage-my-contract/policy-fees-payments-and-pricing https://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/uploads/Uploader/AO-factsheet_training_contract_obligations%20V18_05_18.pdf https://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/skillsready