Fees and Charges

The State Government is responsible for setting the tuition fees for Government funded training offered by RIST. The tuition fee, including acceptable concessions, is documented in the Ministerial Direction on Fees and Charges and this document is reviewed on an annual basis by the Government. In addition to the Government funded training, RIST also delivers a range of commercial programs which are operated on a fee for service basis. Fees and charges for this type of training are not governed by the Ministerial Direction.

Please contact the RIST Centre if you require more information on these training programs.

Fees & Charges

 For information on RIST's fees and charges, download RIST's Course Fees and Charges pdf:

RIST 2012 Course Fees and Charges

FarmReady Training

RIST offers several FarmReady approved courses. Available to eligible primary producers, up to 65% of the course cost can be reimbursed when attending approved training courses. To see if you are eligible, phone 1800 087 670 or contact us:
ph 1800 883 343 or email info@rist.com.au

Course Material Fees

Students may be required to pay the cost of some materials necessary for their course, such as course manuals.Students will be notified of material fees on the Course Breakdown Form.

Full Concession

Students in receipt of any of the following benefits or pensions will be eligible for full concession as listed on the fees table in RIST's Course Fees & Charges 2012 document (proof of benefit is required):

  • Commonwealth Health Care Card holders, and their dependant children and dependant partners
  • Pensioner Concession Card holders, and their dependant children and dependant partners
  • Veteran Gold Card holders (but not their dependants)

Under an Indigenous Completions Initiative, the concession tuition contribution is also available to Indigenous students.

These concessions do not apply to the Tuition component of the fee, if the student's tuition component is being paid by a Commonwealth Government agency or as a part of a Commonwealth program or initiative.

Unpaid Fees

Students with an outstanding liability to RIST, will not receive a Statement of Attainment or any other certification until fees are paid.

Special Consideration

Where a student believes they have a case for special consideration for a reduction of fees, they should make an application in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of RIST.

Goods & Services Tax (GST)

Tuition fees are exempt from GST for all government funded courses; however, GST applies to non-nationally recognised courses offered by RIST.