Apart from the fees set by the Australian Government, there may be incidental costs which may occur such as:

• Essential equipment and other items that the student might wish to purchase from SBTA
• Field trips and excursion
• Additional textbooks

Any additional costs will be published on our website.

Charges for issuing embedded qualifications

Embedded qualification is if a student has paid for a higher level qualification such as Advanced Diploma of Hospitality and wishes to get the lower level qualifications embedded within this qualification such as Certificate III and Diploma qualifications. In this case there may be additional charge of a $100 per qualification for issuing lower level qualifications.

STUDENT FEES

All student fees must be paid upfront prior to the student commencing their course.  The student can however choose a payment plan prior to commencing their studies.  All fees must however be paid by the time the student complete their subsidised training. SBTA will not pay the student fee on behalf of the student unless the Provider is also:

• The student’s employer; or
• Is a provider of government-funded employment services (Job active) and the student is a client.

SBTA will retain student fees that it collects or evidence either of the two conditions above were met.  Some Modern Awards include provisions that require employer to pay fee on behalf of the apprentice or trainee in which case the employer will pay the student fee.

DISCONTINUING STUDENTS

SBTA will advise the student prior to any fees being paid of the “withdrawal with no penalty” cut-off date, i.e. the date by which the student can withdraw and be refunded any fees paid at enrolment.  For all SBTA students these are as follows:

Withdrawal without penalty

• Students will receive 100 per cent refund of all fees if SBTA cancels your course.
• Students can withdraw from a course with no penalty ten working days (10) days prior to course commencement which is the “cut-off” date. Students must advise SBTA in writing of their intention to withdraw.

Withdrawal after cut-off date

• If a student withdraws within the “cut-off” date prior to the scheduled commencement date of the training program, SBTA will retain 50% of the administration fees paid by the student. The amount retained is required to cover the costs of staff and resources which is committed based on the student’s initial intention to undertake the training.
• When The Academy receives written notification of cancellation after course commencement date, the student will be entitled to no refund.

Withdrawal on or After Your Scheduled Course or Package Commencement Date after the Cut-off date with Penalty

• No refund of tuition fees will be made after your scheduled course or package commencement date.
• In case of withdrawal from a commenced course or package, you must give The Academy four weeks’ written notice prior to your next instalment due date or pay four weeks in lieu of notice. The total number of academic weeks delivered to you will form part of the withdrawal fee calculation.
• Any amounts that fall due prior to your withdrawal being submitted must be paid in full at the time your withdrawal is processed. For example, if a tuition payment or late fee is due this must be paid in full at the time you submit your withdrawal.