TAE diploma upgrade (Option 1)

Students are still able to enrol into the superseded TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education & Training and TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design & Development, which is currently in an extended teach-out transition period until 8 December 2024. This extended transition period means there is plenty of time to complete the TAE50116 and/or TAE50216.

The Diploma Upgrade Program is specifically for people who possess equivalent units of competency from earlier qualifications combined with relevant recent experience (Note: This does not include the TAE50122 diploma.)

Once enrolled, we will confirm which of the following you will need to provide:

1. Evidence of completing earlier units.
2. If those units were completed more than 2 years ago, evidence of currency in those units.

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ABOUT THE COURSE

How is the course delivered?

This course is delivered online, which gives you flexibility in your study hours and allows you to complete the course at your own pace. After enrolment, you will receive your login credentials and instant access to our learning platform. This is where you will find all your instructions, learning resources and assessments.

We know that the TAE is not easy and that it’s not a matter of “if” but “when” you will need a guiding hand. That’s why you will have unlimited access to your trainer and can schedule a phone or video call when you need support. Our trainers are available from 9 am to 5 pm QLD time, Monday to Friday.

Our service promises to you:

• Any assessments you submit will be marked within four business days. That is our service standard guarantee to you.
• All emails are responded to within 8 business hours.
• If we miss your call, we’ll call you back within 4 business hours.

If you are not sure why quality support is important, you may be interested in our article ‘Why Student Support Matters“.

How long does it take?

The enrolment duration for this course is 1 month.

Do you have flexible payment options?

We offer the following payment options.

• Upon application, you are required to pay a deposit of fees, this will include a non-refundable application fee of $150.
• You can choose between an upfront payment or a flexible payment plan
• Upfront payment: Course Fee $600, and a deposit of $1500 today with the balance due in 60 days.
• Flexible payment: Course Fee $660 We offer flexible payments, the initial amount you will pay upon application is calculated based on your course fee and the type of payment plan you choose.
• We offer weekly, fortnightly or monthly ongoing payment options
• You may be wondering why the flexible payment option is more than the upfront.  Like any payment plan, this allows for admin fees to be met.

You may be eligible for government funding.

If you are over 40, you may be eligible to receive 50% of your course fees from the government’s Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers (SCOW) program. Another funding option is the Mid Career Checkpoint which offers funds of up to $3,000 to students who return to the workforce.

More information is available HERE.

Can I get a refund if I change my mind?

Upon Application

• If you are found not to be suitable for entry into any of our programs, we will refund all monies paid
• If you choose not to continue with the enrolment interview or application, we will refund monies paid, excluding the $150 application fee.

After Enrolment

• Fortress has a 7-day cooling-off period.
• This 7-day cooling-off period starts from the activation of your learner portal.  For example, if your learner portal is activated on March 1st, the 7-day cooling-off period ends on March 8th
• If you choose to withdraw within the 7 days cooling-off period, then a full refund of fees paid(excluding the application fee of $150) applies.
• If you choose to withdraw at any time after the 7-day cooling-off period ends, no refund is applicable, and the full balance of course fees will be due.

Please refer to our Refund Policy here for additional information.