Statement of Fees
Statement of Fees (effective 1 July, 2019)
| COURSE | Expected Delivery Method | Estimated Course Duration | Indicative Scheduled Hours | Concession Enrolment Fee | Non-Concession Enrolment Fee | Concession Hourly Tuition Fee | Non-Concession Hourly Tuition Fee | Approx. Government Contribution | Maximum Fee Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPP20212 Certificate II in Security Operations Unarmed Guard and Crowd Control |
Classroom Based | 17 Days | 337 | $95 | $475 | $0.28 | $1.41 | $2190 | $1195 |
| CPP20212 Certificate II in Security Operations Control Room Operator |
Classroom Based | 13 Days | 263 | $95 | $475 | $0.36 | $1.80 | $1709.50 | $1195 |
| CPP30411 Certificate III in Security Operations Armed Guard and Cash in Transit |
Classroom Based | 26 Days | 484 | $95 | $475 | $0.20 | $0.98 | $3146 | $2095 |
| CPP30411 Certificate III in Security Operations Bodyguard |
Classroom Based | 24 Days | 384 | $95 | $475 | $0.25 | $1.24 | $2496 | $2095 |
| CPP30411 Certificate III in Security Operations Control Room |
Classroom Based | 21 Days | 442 | $95 | $475 | $0.21 | $1.07 | $2873 | $1885 |
| CPP30607 Certificate III in Investigative Services | Classroom Based | 22 Days | 327 | $95 | $475 | $0.29 | $1.45 | $2125 | $2095 |
| Classroom Based | 30 Days | 522 | $95 | $475 | $0.18 | $0.91 | $4108 | $2620 |
Note: The student tuition fee as published is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
| Individual Units / Licensing Categories |
Concession | Non Concession | Fee for Service (Maximum Fee Payable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodyguard | N/A | N/A | $550 |
| Batons & Handcuffs | N/A | N/A | $350 |
| Armed Guard Cash in Transit | N/A | N/A | $900 |
| Control Room Operator | N/A | N/A | $450 |
| Firearms requalification Semi-Auto only | N/A | N/A | $350 |
| Firearms requalification Revolver only | N/A | N/A | $350 |
| Firearms requalification Revolver & Semi-Auto | N/A | N/A | $550 |
| Screening | N/A | N/A | $450 |
Statement of Fees (effective 1 January, 2020)
| COURSE | Expected Delivery Method | Estimated Course Duration | Indicative Scheduled Hours | Concession Enrolment Fee | Non-Concession Enrolment Fee | Concession Hourly Tuition Fee | Non-Concession Hourly Tuition Fee | Approx. Government Contribution | Maximum Fee Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations | Classroom Based | 18 Days | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | $1195 |
| CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations | Classroom Based | 26 Days | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | $1195 |
| CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection Operations | Classroom Based | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | $2095 |
| CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services | Classroom Based | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | $2095 |
| CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management | Classroom Based | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | $2095 |
Note: The student tuition fee as published is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Fees
Students who believe they have already obtained current skills and knowledge that would otherwise be covered in the qualification / unit of competence for which they intend to attain, should apply for RPL at the time of enrolment. The student’s skills and knowledge will be assessed and validated, and where appropriate, units of competency acknowledged and face-to-face training reduced.
CPP20212 Certificate II in Security Operations
Enrolment Fee $350
RPL Min cost (No Class required) $700
RPL Max Cost (Class required @ $80 per unit starting at $350 with a minimum price of $700) = $1195
CPP30411 Certificate III in Security Operations
Enrolment Fee $350
RPL Min cost (No Class required) $850
RPL Max Cost (Class required @ $135 per unit starting at $350 with a minimum price of $850) = $2095
CPP30607 Certificate III in Investigative Services
Enrolment Fee $350
RPL Min cost (No Class required) $850
RPL Max Cost (Class required @ $135 per unit starting at $350 with a minimum price of $850) = $2095
CPP40707 Certificate IV in Security Risk Management
Enrolment Fee $350
RPL Min cost (No Class required) $995
RPL Max Cost (Class required @ $175 per unit starting at $350 with a minimum price of $995) = $2620
PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations
Enrolment Fee $350
RPL Min cost (No Class required) $995
RPL Max Cost (Class required @ $175 per unit starting at $350 with a minimum price of $995) = $2620
*Maximum fees payable for RPL are capped as per each course fee published on the ISTA website https://ista.com.au/courses-offered-by-ista./
Credit Transfer (CT) Fees
Credit transfer is granted on the basis of the student’s completed nationally recognised units of competency that are equivalent to the units the student plans to or is enrolled in a full qualification. Credit transfer is available to all students enrolling in any training program offered by International Security Training Academy.
Due to regulatory and/or licensing requirements, students may be required to complete additional classroom-based training that may attract additional course fees payable by the student.
Additional fees for CPP20212 Certificate II in Security Operations may include:
$150.00 administration fee for processing credit transfer application
$ 80.00 per unit of competency if the student is required to complete additional classroom-based training
$150.00 for first aid if the student’s first aid was completed over 12 months ago
Additional fees for CPP30411 Certificate III in Security Operations may include:
$150.00 administration fee for processing credit transfer application
$120.00 per unit of competency if the student is required to complete additional classroom-based training
$150.00 for first aid if the student’s first aid was completed over 12 months ago
$650.00 for CPPSEC3018A Provide for the safety of persons at risk
$400.00 for CPPSEC3008A Control security risks using firearms
Additional fees for Certificate IV courses may include:
$150.00 administration fee for processing credit transfer application
$180.00 per unit of competency if the student is required to complete additional classroom-based training
*Maximum fees payable for Credit Transfer are capped as per each course fee published on the ISTA website https://ista.com.au/courses-offered-by-ista
Rescheduling Fees
Students are expected to attend all training sessions punctually, for the entire duration of their course.
If a student misses a class, the student will be given a chance and will be allowed to attend the next available class after paying for the $50.00 rescheduling fees.
The student will be required to fill out a Reschedule Application Form subject to ISTA approval.
ISTA has the right to withdraw a student from the unit/s of competency if they fail to attend a rescheduled class.
Withdrawn students will be responsible to re-enrol and pay fees for the unit/s of competency they wish to complete. Credit Transfer fees and charges will apply, where applicable.
Students being withdrawn from a Course or a Unit of Competency are reminded that their enrolment in Victorian government subsidised training program (or part thereof, and regardless of completion), will affect their future training options and eligibility for further Victorian government subsidised training.
Rescheduling Fees for Firearms Courses
A student will get two chances to pass their firearms practical shoot exams. After two attempts, the student will be charges $200.00 for each re-shoot.
Non-attendance in training sessions for the unit CPPSEC3008A Control security risk situations using firearms without extraordinary circumstances will incur a $200.00 rescheduling fee.
AQF Certification Re-prints
A $35.00 fee applies to produce a statement of attainment when the student has partially completed the training program.
Where the student requests a new copy of their AQF certification, the following fees apply:
- Statement of Attainment $35.00
- Qualification (with academic transcript) $35.00
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Fees (effective 1 January 2020)
Students who believe they have already obtained current skills and knowledge that would otherwise be covered in the qualification / unit of competence for which they intend to attain, should apply for RPL at the time of enrolment. The student’s skills and knowledge will be assessed and validated, and where appropriate, units of competency acknowledged and face-to-face training reduced.
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations Enrolment Fee $350
RPL Min cost (No Class required) $700
RPL Max Cost (Class required @ $80 per unit starting at $350 with a minimum price of $700) = $1195
CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations Enrolment Fee $350
RPL Min cost (No Class required) $850
RPL Max Cost (Class required @ $135 per unit starting at $350 with a minimum price of $850) = $2095
CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection Operations Enrolment Fee $350
RPL Min cost (No Class required) $850
RPL Max Cost (Class required @ $135 per unit starting at $350 with a minimum price of $850) = $2095
CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services Enrolment Fee $350
RPL Min cost (No Class required) $850
RPL Max Cost (Class required @ $135 per unit starting at $350 with a minimum price of $850) = $2095
CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management Enrolment Fee $350
RPL Min cost (No Class required) $995
RPL Max Cost (Class required @ $175 per unit starting at $350 with a minimum price of $995) = $2620
CPP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations Enrolment Fee $350
RPL Min cost (No Class required) $995
RPL Max Cost (Class required @ $175 per unit starting at $350 with a minimum price of $995) = $2620
*Maximum fees payable for RPL are capped as per each course fee published on the ISTA website https://ista.com.au/courses-offered-by-ista./
Credit Transfer (CT) Fees (effective 1 January 2020)
Credit transfer is granted on the basis of the student’s completed nationally recognised units of competency that are equivalent to the units the student plans to or is enrolled in a full qualification. Credit transfer is available to all students enrolling in any training program offered by International Security Training Academy.
Due to regulatory and/or licensing requirements, students may be required to complete additional classroom-based training that may attract additional course fees payable by the student.
Additional fees for CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations may include:
$150.00 administration fee for processing credit transfer application
$ 80.00 per unit of competency if the student is required to complete additional classroom-based training
$150.00 for first aid if the student’s first aid was completed over 12 months ago
Additional fees for CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations may include:
$150.00 administration fee for processing credit transfer application
$120.00 per unit of competency if the student is required to complete additional classroom-based training
$150.00 for first aid if the student’s first aid was completed over 12 months ago
$650.00 for Plan provision of close protection services
$400.00 for Control security risks using firearms
Additional fees for CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection Services may include:
$150.00 administration fee for processing credit transfer application
$120.00 per unit of competency if the student is required to complete additional classroom-based training
$150.00 for first aid if the student’s first aid was completed over 12 months ago
$650.00 for Plan provision of close protection services
$400.00 for Control security risks using firearms
Additional fees for Certificate IV courses may include:
$150.00 administration fee for processing credit transfer application
$180.00 per unit of competency if the student is required to complete additional classroom-based training
*Maximum fees payable for Credit Transfer are capped as per each course fee published on the ISTA website https://ista.com.au/courses-offered-by-ista
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