Last updated: September 2, 2010

Course Fees

Swan Hill International College takes rolling enrolments for Horticulture, which allows international students to enrol at any time of the year. It takes about six weeks for your application to be assessed by the College and for immigration authorities to approve your student visa application. Hospitality students will need to contact the college regarding enrolment availability.

CRICOS Code	Qualification	Course duration in weeks	Total course Duration in weeks	Fees per Semester	Total course fees for Duration
056857K	Certificate III in Production Horticulture	36 weeks	52 weeks	$5 000	$10 000
056858J	Certificate IV in Production Horticulture	54 weeks	88 weeks	$5 000	$15 000
056859G	Diploma of Production Horticulture	72 weeks	104 weeks	$5 000	$20 000
056860D	Certificate III in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)	36 weeks	52 weeks	$5 000	$10 000
068067G	Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)	36 weeks	52 weeks	$5 000	$10 000
068069F	Diploma of Hospitality	72 weeks	104 weeks	$5 000	$20 000

Course fee payments

Fee	Due Date
1st Semester Fee	Prior to Course start date on COE
Application fees, Materials fees, OSHC	Prior to Course start date on COE
2nd Semester Fee	6 months from the Course start date on COE
3rd Semester Fee	12 months from the Course start date on COE
4th Semester Fee	18 months from the Course start date on COE

Paying fees: All fees must be paid before each semester starts, or you will not be allowed to start or continue your studies.

Application Fee

A non refundable $150 application fee is payable with all applicatins for study as an international student at Swan Hill International College.

Transport Fee

All students are advised that a $5 fee will be charged if transport is required to the practical training farm.

Please Note:

Swan Hill International College will charge $50 to create a new eCOE if a student requires a change to their commencement date.

Enrolment Fee

When enrolling, students pay A$5000 for their 1st semester course fee, $1250 for materials and $150 for their application fee. If you are unable to attend fees will be refundable according to our refund policy.

Resource Material & Equipment Charge (AU$1250)

When enrolling all Hospitality and Horticulture students are expected to pay a $1250 Resource Material and Equipment charge. This $1250 is in addition to our tuition fees and used as follows;

Hospitality Students: The fee is used for uniforms (kitchen trousers and top, front of house shirt with logos) knife, course notes, photocopying, internet usage and food for demonstration lessons. Students are responsible for purchasing the following items for their course: knives (if needed), cap, black trousers and shoes.

Production Horticulture Students: The fee is used for uniform, some personal protective equipment, course notes, photocopying, internet usage and consumable items for demonstration lessons. Students are responsible for purchasing the following items for their course if needed: hand secateurs, ear protection and safety goggles.

General Service costs: The services below will be provided subject to approval before students commence their studies, not all students will require these services. The education cost is not negotiable as it relates to the standard course fee structure.

1st Year Education	$11,000
Accommodation	$100 - $200 per week
Food	$100 per week
Transport	$50

Employability skills: A summary of the employability skills developed through this qualification can be downloaded from
http://employabilityskills.training.com.au/

Overseas Health Cover … OSHC (AU$374) as of January 2010

International students are required by the Government to join a private health insurance scheme. The Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) premium must be paid before a student visa is issued. OSHC is insurance for the costs paid for medical and hospital care which international students may need while in Australia. OSHC will also pay for most prescription drugs and emergency ambulance transport.

You will also need to maintain OSHC throughout your stay in Australia.
You can find out more about purchasing OSHC at the Government website.
Health: http://www.health.gov.au/

Course related fees

Item description	Fee
Replacement Student ID Card	$10
Replacement Certificates	$50
Replacement Statements of Attainment	$50
Replacement Academic Transcript	$10
Reinstatement charge (following cancellation of enrolment)	$150
Late payment of tuition fees	$100 per week
Reassessment of a unit	$100
Repeat of a unit (Hospitality)	$150
Repeat of a unit (Horticulture)	$150
Repeat a semester	$3000
A4 Black and White photocopy	20 cents per page
A4 Colour photocopy	50 cents per page
Local Fax	$1.50 per page
International Fax	$3.50 per page
RSA training and certification	$20

Reassessment on a Unit

Students deemed as Not Yet Competent (NYC) in a Unit of Competency are permitted to undertake 2 re-assessments. Re-assessments are conducted at the end of each academic term.

Repeating Units of Competency

If a student is deemed Not Yet Competent after 2 re-assessments, the student will be required to repeat the entire unit of competency, subject to timetable availability.

Uniforms

Additional uniforms can be purchased from local retailers; prices will vary depending on the item.

Stationary

Stationary supplies (pens, paper, eraser, etc) can be purchased from local retailers; prices will vary depending on the item.

Please Note:

Assessments and required documentation will only be processed if all outstanding fees are paid, attendance has not dropped below 80%, students are up to date with course work and all other student requirements have been fulfilled. All current and past students must use the General Request Form to have documentation processed.

Please take note that fees may change in the future.

Other course related fees

Please download the Student Information book for a detailed list. Click here.