The aim of the course is to provide knowledge and skills for people either employed or seeking employment in legal administrative support or as legal support staff. The course provides a thorough introduction to the law and its current operation and is therefore useful for employment in private and public legal offices.
Enrolment in this course provides eligibility for provisional membership in the Institute of Legal Executives.
About the Course
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Local Students
-
International Students
- National Code:
21618VIC
- Cricos Code:
066977G
- Local Fees:
Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $10,000
- International Fees:
A$10200pa
Campus:
Greensborough
Duration
Full-time:
2 years
Modes of Delivery
Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Students who complete this course are advised to apply for exemptions from units in a degree course at a higher education institution. Pathway arrangements are in place with some universities.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course may gain employment as legal administrative support staff in justice administration and the courts, the police force, financial services such as insurance and banking institutions and property transfer services (conveyancing).
Entrance Requirements
Satisfactory completion of the VCE or an approved equivalent course, or mature age entry.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Various forms of assessment may be used including: Tests, practical exercises, case studies, demonstrations, observation, role plays or assignments.
Materials
Students will be required to purchase textbooks and notes. Booklists will be available upon enrolment.
Fees
You could be eligible for a government subsidised place if you meet the citizenship/residency requirements* and
- you are under 20 (on 1 January of the year you will be taking the course); OR
- you are applying for a qualification higher than the one you already have.
If you do not meet this criteria contact the department to discuss your options.
Students can now apply for VET FEE-HELP assistance to pay tuition fees for this course.
Please note:
*The fees listed below do not apply to students who commenced their studies at NMIT before 1 July 2010.
*The fees listed below do not apply to International Students (see About this course above).
* Students are still required to pay amenities and materials on top of the fees stated below.
Units of Study
The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP**. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.
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Code
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Subject
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Start Date
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Finish Date
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Census Date
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Hours
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Fees
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BSALF401A
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Maintain trust accounts
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12 Jul 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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40
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$116.00
$324.00
$5.00
$40.00
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BSALPP401A
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Prepare and produce complex legal documents
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8 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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102
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$295.80
$827.00
$5.00
$102.00
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BSBADM303A
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Produce text from audio transcription
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8 Feb 2010
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30 Jun 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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26
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$75.40
$211.00
$5.00
$26.00
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BSBADM305A
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Create and use databases
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8 Feb 2010
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30 Jun 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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17
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$49.30
$138.00
$5.00
$17.00
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BSBCMN108A
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Develop keyboard skills
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8 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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40
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$116.00
$324.00
$5.00
$40.00
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BSBCMN214A
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Create and use simple spreadsheets
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8 Feb 2010
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30 Jun 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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17
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$49.30
$138.00
$5.00
$17.00
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BSBCMN306A
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Produce business documents
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8 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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62
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$179.80
$503.00
$5.00
$62.00
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BSBCMN310A
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Deliver & Monitor Service to Customers
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12 Jul 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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16
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$46.40
$130.00
$5.00
$16.00
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BSBCMN311A
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Maintain workplace safety
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8 Feb 2010
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30 Jun 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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10
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$2.00
$76.00
$5.00
$10.00
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BSBCMN420A
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Write Complex Documents
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8 Feb 2010
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30 Jun 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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20
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$58.00
$162.00
$5.00
$20.00
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BSBFLM501B
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Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development
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8 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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39
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$113.10
$316.00
$5.00
$39.00
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VBJ207
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Practise in a legal environment
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8 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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79
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$229.10
$641.00
$5.00
$79.00
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VBM894
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Law of torts
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8 Feb 2010
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30 Jun 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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51
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$147.90
$414.00
$5.00
$51.00
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VBM895
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Law of contract
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12 Jul 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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51
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$147.90
$414.00
$5.00
$51.00
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VBM896
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Property law
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8 Feb 2010
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30 Jun 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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51
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$147.90
$414.00
$5.00
$51.00
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VBM897
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Law of evidence
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8 Feb 2010
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30 Jun 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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51
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$147.90
$414.00
$5.00
$51.00
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VBM898
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Legal process
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8 Feb 2010
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30 Jun 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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51
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$147.90
$414.00
$5.00
$51.00
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VBM899
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Commercial law
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12 Jul 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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51
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$147.90
$414.00
$5.00
$51.00
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VBM900
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The conveyancing process
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8 Feb 2010
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30 Jun 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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51
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$147.90
$414.00
$5.00
$51.00
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VBM901
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Family law
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12 Jul 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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51
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$147.90
$414.00
$5.00
$51.00
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VBM903
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Land contracts
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51
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$147.90
$414.00
$5.00
$51.00
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VBM905
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Consumer protection law
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12 Jul 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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51
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$147.90
$414.00
$5.00
$51.00
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VBM906
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Probate and administration
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12 Jul 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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51
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$147.90
$414.00
$5.00
$51.00
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VBM907
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Civil procedure
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8 Feb 2010
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30 Jun 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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51
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$147.90
$414.00
$5.00
$51.00
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VBM909
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Criminal law
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8 Feb 2010
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30 Jun 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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51
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$147.90
$414.00
$5.00
$51.00
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VBM913
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Legal research method
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12 Jul 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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51
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$147.90
$414.00
$5.00
$51.00
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VBP160
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Employment law
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8 Feb 2010
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30 Jun 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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51
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$147.90
$414.00
$5.00
$51.00
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**Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications, which must be provided as evidence of completion.
VET FEE-HELP helps you pay your VET tuition fees
You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.
You can apply for VET FEE-HELP if you’re a student studying in Australia who is:
- an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder who is resident in Australia for the duration of the unit of study VET FEE-HELP is being applied for;
- enrolled on or before the census date* of an eligible unit of study through an approved VET provider;
- meet tax file number requirements;
- have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit
VET FEE-HELP allows eligible students to have all or part of their VET tuition fees paid by the Australian Government in the form of a loan**, regardless of whether you are eligible or not for a government funded place under Skills Reform.
Over their lifetime, students can access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay their VET tuition fees, articulate into university and then add their university costs until the maximum FEE-HELP maximum is reached. There is no age restriction on VET FEE-HELP.
For further information, contact the department directly or for general information on VET FEE-HELP visit the DEEWR website and download the VET FEE-HELP Information Booklet.
NMIT Statement of VET Tuition Assurance
* If you have requested a VET FEE-HELP loan, but change your mind about studying, you must either cancel your Request for VET FEE-HELP assistance (in writing to NMIT) or withdraw your enrolment in each unit of study on or before its census date or you will incur a debt.
** A loan fee of 20% applies to all VET FEE-HELP loans
