Smart and Skilled Fee Administration Policy

The Smart and Skilled Fee Administration outlines the proof of eligibility requirements for fee-free training or fee concessions.

Enrolment process

Proof of Student Eligibility Checklist

At enrolment, students are required to provide proof of eligibility for the Smart and Skilled Training. Students are to sign the enrolment form and student declaration which declares that the proof provided and recorded on the enrolment form is correct.

To enable Lead College to confirm your eligibility and provide you with details of course fees (if applicable) to enrol you in accredited training subsidised through NSW Smart & Skilled Training.

* A student must have left school (whether by school education or an alternative pathway, with the
exception of home-schooling) in adherence with the NSW School Leaving Age.

Suitability discussion for enrolment

Purpose

The purpose of the suitability discussion is to outline the steps Lead College takes to ensure students have the information they need to make an informed decision, and that the course enrolment for a student is suitable for their needs. It also describes how Lead College will initially identify students who might require additional support for their studies, and how Lead College provides ongoing support to students to complete their studies.

When making a course enquiry to Lead College, applicants are required to participate in an interview with an enrolment officer. During this interview, the enrolment officer will discuss their interests, career goals, academic achievements and work experiences. At the interview, applicants will be asked to provide details of their academic achievements to ensure that they are academically suited to a course.

Lead College requires students to complete a suitability and support assessment on applying to enrol to ensure:

• Their chosen course of study aligns with their desired employment/career aspirations.
• Students consider and identify the support they may need throughout their course.
• Students have considered all the requirements and commitments of a course before selecting it.

Discussion with Enrolments Officer

Where the enrolments officer processing a student enrolment application identifies any irregularities in an enrolment the enrolment officer will contact the student via email/phone or in person to discuss the enrolment, provide additional information to the student and ensure the student is choosing the course that is right for them.

Reasonable Adjustment

Refers to a measure or action taken by the Lead College enrolment officer to enable learners with a disability to participate in education and training on the same basis as learners without disability while balancing the interests of all parties.

Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment) (LLN test)

All students on application to enrol are required to complete an LLN assessment. This assessment helps to determine if a student has the language and literacy skills to be successful in their chosen course, as well as identify support that may be required.

The outcome of the LLN test will be discussed with the student by the enrolment
officer before course commencement.

Credit Transfer (CT)

Credit Transfer is available to students who provide AQF certification documentation issued by any other RTO, AQF authorised issuing organisation or authenticated VET transcripts issued by the Register.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lead College will ensure that its Recognition Process aligns with the NSW Recognition Framework as published from time to time.
Recognition of Prior Learning for Apprenticeships and Traineeships must comply with all Applicable Laws, including the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001.