TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Course Related Charges

Creative Industries

Course Area
Course Related Charges  ($)
Learning Resources, Consumables
e.g. class materials
Vocational Related Costs
Inclusions and Estimate of costs only
e.g. Safety Equipment, Tools, uniforms, Texts
Ceramics
Full Time
$225.00
You may need to purchase additional clay or additional materials as required by you, in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of any related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Ceramics
Part Time
$85.00
You may need to purchase additional clay or additional materials as required by you, in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of any related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Communication & Media
 
$130.00
During your study you may wish to purchase a student licence of software used in this course.
The Adobe Creative Suite (software) costs $350 but check your eligibility before your purchase.
Students may also expect to outlay a further $200 on other materials, sketch books, mark makers, gouache other drawing tools
Specialist thumb drive ($50)
Design
 
$300.00
During your study you may wish to purchase a student licence of software used in this course.
The Adobe Creative Suite (software) costs $350 but check your eligibility before your purchase.
Students may also expect to outlay a further $200 on other materials, sketch books, mark makers, gouache other drawing tools
 
Fashion
19557
19558
Full Time
$250.00
You may need to purchase texts / module workbooks /fabric or tools in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of any related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Fashion
Headwear
19556 
19511
Full Time
$150.00
You may need to purchase texts / module workbooks /fabric or tools in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of any related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Fashion
19556
Part time
$150.00
You may need to purchase texts / module workbooks /fabric or tools in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of any related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Fine Arts
Dip
Adv Dip
Full Time
$160.00
You will need to purchase art materials, sketchbooks and other equipment for your personal use throughout the year.  An estimate of any related items and costs will be provided prior to the commencement of classes.
Fine Arts
Cert III
Cert IV
Diploma
Part time
$80.00
You will need to purchase art materials, sketchbooks and other equipment for your personal use throughout the year.  An estimate of any related items and costs will be provided prior to the commencement of classes.
Graphic Prepress
 
$100.00
You may need to purchase some course related books or equipment in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of related items and costs includes printed class notes ($50).
Interactive Digital Media
Full time
$130.00
You may choose to purchase additional software, which is optional, as well compulsory purchase of a hard drive with USB and FileWire 800 Interfaces.  These are available to be purchased from the section at a student reduced rate.  Costs will be approximately $180. An estimate of any related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Music Business
19366
19369
19372
19375
70.00 per semester
You may need to purchase texts / module workbooks /fabric or tools in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of any related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Arts (Acting)
19246
150.00 per year
You may need to purchase texts / module workbooks /fabric or tools in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of any related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Music Technical Production
19365
19368
19371
19374
70.00 per semester
You may need to purchase texts / module workbooks /fabric or tools in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of any related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Screen
Full Time
$150.00
You may purchase additional software, which is optional, as well, compulsory purchase of a hard drive with USB and FileWire 800 Interfaces.  These are available to be purchased from the section at a student reduced rate.  Costs will be approximately $180. An estimate of any related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
 
Course Area
Course Related Charges ($)
Learning Resources, Consumables
e.g. class materials
Vocational Related Costs
Inclusions and Estimate of costs only
e.g. Safety Equipment, Tools, uniforms, Texts
CGVE
Certificate II in General Vocational Education
$25.00
 
HSC
TAFE Statement Higher School Certificate Studies
$50.00
 
PWS
Certificate I Preparation for Work & Study
$25.00
 
TPC
Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation
$50.00
 
AWT
Certificate I Access to Work and Training
$25.00
 
SWAT
Certificate II Skills for Work and Training
$25.00
 
EET
Certificate III Employment, Education and Training
$25.00
 




Business and Computing
Course Area
Course Related Charges  ($)
Learning Resources, Consumables
e.g. class materials
Vocational Related Costs
Inclusions and Estimate of costs only
e.g. Safety Equipment, Tools, uniforms, Texts
Business Administration
$50.00
texts / module workbooks
(range in cost from $40-$70)
(MYOB - approx $100)
Business Management
 All Courses
$50.00
 
Computing Courses
Certificate II, Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma,
Adv Diploma
$50.00
Networking  Cert IV &  Diploma
(approx $100 = 4 x lab manuals @ $25 ea)
 
Information Services  - CIII
$50.00
 
Information Services  - Diploma
$120.00
Access to online resources
AACR2 (RDA) and web based Library of Congress Subject Headings



Health and Community Services <>
Course Area
Course Related Charges  ($)
Learning Resources, Consumables
e.g. class materials
Vocational Related Costs
Inclusions and Estimate of costs only
e.g. Safety Equipment, Tools, uniforms, Texts
Children’s Services
Cert III
Cert IV
Dip
 
 
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
 
 
Additional costs apply for flexible learning packages, texts, play session hat, etc.
Costs vary according to the units being studied however an approximate cost for students per semester would range from $25 to $200
Specific details will be provided at the Information Day, Orientation Day or first day of class.
 
 
Aged Care
Cert III
Cert IV
Dip
 
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
 
Additional costs apply for flexible learning packages, texts, etc.
Costs vary according to the units being studied however an approximate cost for students per semester would range from $85 to $200
Specific details will be provided at the Information Day, Orientation Day or first day of class.
 
Community Services
Cert IV
Dip
 
$50.00
$60.00
 
No additional costs apply although texts, available through the library system, may be purchased by students
Fitness
Cert III
Cert IV
Dip
 
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
 
Additional costs apply for texts, shirt, gym fees, USB stick, etc.
Costs vary according to the units being studied however an approximate cost for students per semester would range from $70 to $300
Specific details will be provided at the Information Day, Orientation Day or first day of class.
 
Massage
Dip
$60.00
Additional costs apply for texts, workbooks, Lab Coat, etc.
Costs vary according to the units being studied however an approximate cost for students per semester would range from $70 to $300
Specific details will be provided at the Information Day, Orientation Day or first day of class.
Health Sciences
Cert III
Cert IV
Dip
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
No additional costs apply although texts, available through the library system, may be purchased by students.
Beauty
Cert II
Cert III
Cert IV
$30.00
$40.00
$50.00
Additional costs apply for Learner guides, professional make-up brushes, manicure/pedicure kit tweezers, eyelash/eyebrow tinting kit, uniform, photographic costs etc.
Costs vary according to the units being studied and campus of delivery however an approximate cost for students would be $700 to $1000
Specific details will be provided at the Information Day, Orientation Day or first day of class; further details can be provided by contacting the section directly.
Makeup
Cert II
$30.00
Students are required to purchase Learner guides, uniform, professional make up kits and brushes, and pay photographic costs. Charges vary according to units being studied and campus delivery – some kits include all items required and others will require further equipment to be purchased by the student; further details can be provided by contacting the section directly.
Hair
Cert II
Cert III
 
$30.00
$40.00
 
Additional costs apply for tool and safety kits/equipment and texts.
Costs vary according to the units being studied however an approximate cost would be $150 to $250.
Specific details can be provided by contacting the section concerned directly. These details will also be provided at the Information Day, Orientation Day or first day of class.
 
Industry and Natural Resources
Course Area
Course Related Charges  ($)
Learning Resources, Consumables
e.g. class materials, module workbooks
Vocational Costs
Inclusions and Estimate of costs only
e.g. Safety Equipment, Tools, uniforms, Texts
Architectural Services Gen
$75.00
 
Auto Electrical  (new)
$80.00
1st year student text books & resource notes package range between $300 - $400.
2nd & 3rd year students resource notes package range between $100 - $200
Student to supply PPE
Automotive Light
$75.00
 
Bricklaying
$75.00
 
CAD Detail Drafting
$70.00
You may need to purchase workbooks (approx $350/year) in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Carpentry & Joinery
$80.00
Texts and associated course materials ($250-$300)
Chemical, Forensic and Food Environment
$75.00
 
Civil Engineering & Surveying
$65.00
Texts, standards, or equipment (approx $200-$300/yr)
Cleaning  (new)
$55.00
 
Composites
 (courses 17719, 17720,17343)
$95.00
 
 
Conservation, Marine & Environment
$75.00
 
Construction Carpentry
(Formwork/Falsework)
$115.00
Materials charges are collected to provide students with resources that are directly used by them in their course of study.  This charge includes hire of equipment in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in practical activities in this course..
 
Electrical Engineering
$75.00
You may need to purchase notes in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Electrical Trades
$75.00
You may need to purchase notes in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. E Profiling annual fee is $40. An estimate of related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Electronic Trades
$75.00
You may need to purchase notes in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. Skills Tracker annual fee is $55. An estimate of related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Engineering Trades
(Muswellbrook & Belmont)
$100.00
You may need to purchase workbooks (approx $25/yr) in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
 
Equine Studies
$75.00
 
Fitting & Machining
$100.00
You may need to purchase workbooks (approx $25/unit) in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes. Where course requirements include safety equipment for OH and S reasons, entry to some classes will be refused unless the specified protective clothing/equipment is worn or used.
 
 
Floristry
$75.00
You may need to purchase flowers, texts / module workbooks or uniforms / tools in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of any related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Greenkeeping
$75.00
You may need to purchase texts / module workbooks or uniforms / tools in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of any related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Heavy Vehicle
$80.00
1st year student text books & resource notes package range between $400 - $500.
2nd & 3rd year students resource notes package range between $150 - $200
Student to supply PPE
Horticulture
$75.00
You may need to purchase texts / module workbooks or uniforms / tools in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of any related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Manufacturing Engineering
$70.00
You may need to purchase texts / module workbooks in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Manufacturing General
$70.00
You may need to purchase texts and notes (approx $20-$100/unit) in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Marine Engineering
$70.00
Firefighting (approx $500), Life Boat (approx $100), and First Aid activities (approx $25)
Maritime
$70.00
Firefighting (approx $500), Life Boat (approx $100), and First Aid activities (approx $25)
Metal Fabrication & Welding
$100.00
You may need to purchase workbooks (approx $25/unit) in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes. Where course requirements include safety equipment for OH and S reasons, entry to some classes will be refused unless the specified protective clothing/equipment is worn or used.
Mining
$75.00
 
Painting & Decorating
$65.00
 
 
Panelbeating
$75.00
 
Pest Management
$75.00
 
Plumbing
$75.00
You may need to purchase texts / module workbooks or uniforms / tools in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of any related items and costs will be provided at the commencement of classes.
Refrigeration
$75.00
 
Rigging & Scaffolding -
Including Licensing Units (19335)
$115.00
Materials charges are collected to provide students with resources that are directly used by them in their course of study.  This charge includes hire of equipment in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in practical activities in this course.
Rural Skills Livestock
$75.00
 
 
Ship and Boatbuilding
(course 9272)
$75.00
 
 
Signage  (new)
$65.00
 
Surface Coating
$95.00
 
Viticulture & Wine – Diploma (7745) 2nd year, & (19952) 1st year
$75.00 
 
Viticulture & Wine – Diploma Production Horticulture1st year (19952)
$700.00
You may need to purchase secateurs and personal protective equipment in order to learn and demonstrate the skills required in this course. An estimate of the cost for these additional items is $285.  
Wall & Ceiling Lining
$75.00
 
Wall & Floor Tiling
$75.00
 
Woodmachining
$80.00
 
 

Tourism & Hospitality

 
Course Area
Course Related Charges  ($)
Learning Resources, Consumables
e.g. class materials
Vocational Related Costs
Inclusions and Estimate of costs only
e.g. Safety Equipment, Tools, uniforms, Texts
Certificate II
$50.00
Cookery and Catering – Uniform, shoes, CD/module notes $550
 
Certificate III
$70.00
Baking Trades – Uniform $110 , module notes $25, equipment and tool box $220 Total $355 + online resources charge if applicable.
 
Cookery and Catering – Uniform, shoes, CD/module notes $550
 
Commercial Cookery – Uniform, boots, CD/module notes, tools and toolkit ($550) + online resources charge if applicable.
 
Food and Beverage – Certificate III in Hospitality – Uniform, shoes, module notes, LAB certificate  $150-$300, RSA $140 and RCG $100
 
Health Services – Uniform, class notes, shoes, toolbox and equipment  ($150)
 
Meat Retailing – Uniform, boots, knives/toolkit and toolbox, course notes ($880) + online resources charge if applicable.
 
Nutrition and Dietetics – Uniform, texts and tools $350
 
Travel, Meetings, Events and Tourism – Uniform, software licence, texts $250 + online resources charge if applicable.
Certificate IV,
Diploma,
Adv Diploma
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$80.00
Commercial Cookery Certificate IV $550 Tools, Texts, Online resources, uniforms + online resources charge if applicable.
 
Events, Dip and Adv Diploma- Uniform, shoes, workbooks, texts, ($360 texts plus additional $270 uniform & shoes + online resources charge if applicable.
 
Food and Beverage - Cert IV Hospitality - uniform, shoes, modules notes $300-$400.  RSA $140 and RCG $100.
 
Food and Beverage - Diploma in Hospitality uniform, text materials and shoes $300 - $500, RSA $140 and RCG $100.
 
Hospitality Management – Diploma Uniform, shoes, workbooks, texts, ($320 plus additional $350 if Commercial Cookery uniform is required) + online resources charge if applicable.
 
Hospitality Management - Adv Dip Uniform, shoes, workbooks, texts, $380 and $350 for uniform and shoes + online resources charge if applicable.
 
Outdoor Recreation, Certificate IV – $475 per semester covers equipment hire, transport & accommodation whilst on excursions/expeditions
 
Travel, Tourism and Events - Uniform, software licence, texts ($450) + online resources charge if applicable.