Government Funding Eligible Trainees/Apprentices
Learners of MTS undertaking a Traineeship or an Apprenticeship MAY be subject to a Student Fee.
We supply quality training products which may attract subsidies by the relevant state governments and as a requirement of that funding MTS, like all other Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), we may be required to charge a compulsory Student / Administration Fee that aligns to the State Training contracts.
The learner or the employer may pay the fee, however it is the responsibility of the learner to ensure the fee is paid. The fee amount changes annually, please contact MTA NSW to confirm current student / administration fee.
If the learner is undertaking the course as part of an apprenticeship clause 15.3 of the Vehicle Manufacturing, Repair, Services and Retail award states:
- a) Any costs associated with all fees for prescribed courses and prescribed textbooks (excluding those textbooks which are available in the employer’s technical library) incurred by an employee in connection with training specified in, or associated with, the training contract must be reimbursed to the apprentice within 6 months from the commencement of the apprenticeship or the relevant stage of the apprenticeship, or within 3 months of the registered training organisation commencing training, whichever is the later, unless there is unsatisfactory progress;
- b) Direct payment of the fees and textbooks, within 6 months from the commencement of the apprenticeship or the relevant stage of the apprenticeship, by an employer to the training provider satisfies the requirement for reimbursement in clause 15.3(a) above.
VET Student Loans
Unfortunately, MTS Training is not a provider of VET Student Loans.
Refunds
- Withdrawal from a course after the enrolment has been confirmed will incur an administration fee of 25% of the full learner fee.
- Withdrawal from a course after units commenced or resource materials supplied will incur a Fee Per unit completed.
- Discretion may be exercised by the RTO Operations Manager if the learner can demonstrate that extenuating circumstances led to their withdrawal.
- Refunds will be paid via electronic funds transfer using the authorised bank account nominated by the learner on the REFUND REQUEST FORM.
Exceptional circumstances where you may be eligible for a refund could include but not limited to: extended hospitalisation (supported by a medical certificate) or extenuating personal circumstances.
The cost of training and assessment will be invoiced to the learner/Employer as instructed on enrolment.
The fee for training will be charged in instalments throughout the duration of training. All fees are GST exempt. Should training be cancelled once it has commenced, any fees paid will not be refunded.
Apprenticeships
Currently training is fee-free and full subsidised by the NSW Government.
Traineeships
Currently training is fee-free and full subsidised by the NSW Government.
Additional Fees
MTS will only issue one copy of the learner’s Qualification or Statement of Attainment. If an additional original is required to be re-issued, MTS will charge a fee of $110 (GST Inclusive). Once we have received payment the Qualification or Statement of Attainment will be posted to the nominated address.
Learners may be given the opportunity to obtain an additional qualification during their training period. Please note that completion of an additional qualification will incur an additional fee. Fee details are outlined in the Pricing list associated with the qualification that is being undertaken. This fee is on top of any other charges associated with the training.
Fee Exemptions
NSW Exemptions
There are equity groups who are exempt from fees and they are people who are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background or those with a recognised disability. If the learner falls into either of these categories, please discuss fee exemption with the designated Training Officer or directly with MTS Department staff by calling 02 8832 4499.