Fees Policy

Information about fees and charges is documented clearly on our website [https://ignite.edu.au/]or can be obtained by contacting Ignite Education. A number of factors will determine how much your course will cost. This includes things like:

• Which course you will study
• Course duration
• Study load and mode (full time, part time, face-to-face, online etc.)
• Any credits that may be applied through direct credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and/or recognition of current competency
• Your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions

Costs will be discussed prior to enrolment with you and/or the third party (such as employer, school etc.) who will be paying the tuition fees. All fees are correct as of 30th November 2022 and are subject to change. Please contact Ignite Education if you have any questions related to course fees.

Some students may be eligible for a concession fee. Students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin, and/or holders of concession cards like Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Veteran Affairs Pensioner Concession Card, may be eligible.

If you do not have a concession card, contact Human Services (Centrelink) to determine your eligibility (https://www.humanservices.gov.au).

Course Fees

Fee for Service

Students who are ineligible for government funded training can still complete a course by personally paying for the course . This is called  Fee for Service delivery. Below are the current Fee for Service Prices for full qualifications with Ignite Education.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning may be applied for.  RPL is about skills and knowledge you’ve gained through work and life experiences. We will discuss this process with you at enrolment and if you would like to proceed then an RPL application will be filled in.

RPL Application Cost: $200

RPL Qualification Cost: $1800

For further information about Recognition of Prior Learning please click the links below to visit the ASQA website Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) | Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

Traineeships – Hospitality or Business

School based traineeships - Hospitality

Accreditation: On successful completion – SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality 

Delivery: 12- 18-month delivery – online, on campus, in the workplace

Hospitality Units: 15 units; 7 core units and 8 elective units

Inclusions: All resources

Cost: No cost for School Based Traineeship

School based traineeships - Business

Accreditation: On successful completion – BSB30120 Certificate III in Business  

Delivery: 12- 18-month delivery – online, on campus, in the workplace

Hospitality Units: 13 units; 6 core units and 7 elective units

Inclusions: All resources

Cost: No cost for School Based Traineeship

Part-time & Full -time Traineeships

Accreditation: On successful completion – Certificate III in Hospitality – SIT30616

Delivery: 12- 24-month delivery – online , on campus, in the workplace

Units: 15 units; 7 core units and 8 elective units

Inclusions: All resources

Cost:

Co-contribution fee Hospitality: 

• Concessional $25.00 ($1.66 per unit)
• Non-Concessional $50.00 ($3.33 per unit)

Co-contribution fee Business:

• Concession $25.00 ($1.92 per unit) 
• Non- Concession $50.00 ($3.85 per unit)

https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives/userchoice

Certificate III Guarantee Courses

SIT30616 – Certificate III in Hospitality

Certificate 3 Guarantee Co-contribution fees: 

• Co-contribution fee: Concessional $25.00 ($1.66 per unit)  
• Non-Concessional $50.00 ($3.33 per unit)

Upfront fees are not required for the full course at time of enrolment(Payment Plan Options are Available)

BSB30120 – Certificate III in Business

Certificate 3 Guarantee Co-contribution fees: 

• Concession $25.00 ($1.92 per unit) 
• Non- Concession $50.00 ($3.85 per unit)

Upfront fees are not required for the full course at time of enrolment(Payment Plan Options are Available)

VETiS funded delivery

SITH20316 Certificate II Hospitality

*Currently only delivery is via VETiS funding in schools

Cost: No cost if eligible for VETiS funding

Short Courses  

SITHFAB201 – Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)

SITGAM022 – Provide Responsible Gambling Services (RGS)

Food Safety Supervision

Bar Course including RSA

Fees and charges documented clearly on our website [https://ignite.edu.au/]or can be obtained by contacting Ignite Education.

Other Fees

Re-issue of Transcripts 

An administration fee of $30 applies for Ignite Education to re-issue a copy of your Certificate or Statement of Attainment. This fee is to be paid prior to the completion of printing and includes any postage fees.

Further Submission of Assessments after 3 attempts

In cases where assessments have not been successfully found to be compliant -marked ‘Not Yet Competent’ (NYC), a student can complete further attempts for a cost of $30 per attempt.

Payment Options

Payment of course fees can be made to Ignite Education via:

• Credit card
• Debit card
• Electronic funds transfer
• Cash   

Fees must be paid by the due date agreed in your individual training contract. This will be clearly stated prior to your enrolment.

Please note that outstanding fees may result in cancellation of your enrolment and/or Ignite Education withholding the issue of qualifications until all fees are paid (this does not apply to those completing qualifications via traineeship pathways). 

Failure to Make Payment

If payments are not made according to the agreed terms of the training contract, Ignite Education may find it necessary to suspend training until payment is received. Failure of the student and/or their representative to meet payment obligations may result in the outstanding debt being handed over to a registered debt collector. Any fees associated with this service will be added to the total outstanding amount for recovery. 

If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact Ignite Education directly or via email – admin@ignite.edu.au as early as possible to discuss options.