TAFE NSW OTEN Enrolment Conditions

2007

study @ your own pace @ your own place

www.tafensw.edu.au/oten
 OTEN – study @ your own pace @ your own place!
Can’t make it to class at your local TAFE college?
Live too far away? Work irregular hours? Have
family commitments or is travel too difficult?
Then studying with the Open Training and
Education Network (OTEN) may be the answer
for you. Whether you’re looking for your first job,
a promotion, a career change or you just need
extra knowledge and skills, OTEN can help.
OTEN is the specialist distance education and
training provider of TAFE NSW, the largest
vocational education and training organisation in
Australia. TAFE NSW understands that everyone
has different vocational and educational needs
and is committed to helping you develop real
skills for real careers.
OTEN offers over 250 qualifications and courses,
and accepts applications to enrol from students
all over NSW, from other states and territories
of Australia and overseas. Last year over 35 000
students studied through OTEN. Our courses and
programs are flexible and may be delivered in
many ways – online, CD, printed learning
materials, audio, video or some may have
a face-to-face component, workshops, practicals
or in the workplace.
As a student with OTEN you have the opportunity
to study where it best suits you, and when –
at home, in the workplace, at the local library,
at night, on weekends or in your holidays. OTEN
enrolment applications are accepted continuously
for most of the year or until course places are
filled. You start studying as soon as you receive
your learning materials or, for online study, as
soon as you are given access to your online
learning website. OTEN is open 50 weeks a year
and also has a student website that supports all
students at any time of the day or night.
Read this guide carefully. It provides the information you
need to apply to enrol.
Now is the time to make a decision that may change the
rest of your life!

This guide is published by the Student Services Unit TAFE NSW – Western Sydney Institute, Open Training and
Education Network, Strathfield NSW 2135

© OTEN 2007

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This guide is correct at the time of printing. However some changes may occur
as enrolment information is updated or replaced. Check the latest information
online at www.tafensw.edu.au/oten or contact OTEN Course Information on 1300
362 346.

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What is in this Guide? NSW Department of Education and Training,
Multicultural Programs Unit (MPU)

This guide give you the information you need to know
prior to studying with TAFE NSW.
Use the guide as a reference and check the latest
information online at www.tafensw.edu.au/oten or
contact Course Information
The 2007 TAFE NSW Handbook contains information
about courses at all colleges of TAFE NSW and is available
at newsagents and online at www.tafensw.edu.au
Please ensure you read your OTEN Course Information
Leaflet and these enrolment conditions before
submitting your OTEN enrolment application.
Note: It is important to us that you have all the
information you need to choose the course or
program that is right for you. If you need more
help, contact a Course Information officer or one
of our career counsellors to discuss your vocational
needs. See page 9.
Recognition
TAFE NSW provides a means of assessing and
recognising your relevant previous learning and
current work experience so you may avoid
repeating what you already know. In this way, you
may complete your studies faster or gain entry to
a higher level qualification.
Have you completed a TAFE NSW course? Have you
gained a qualification from other educational
providers? Do you have current work experience?
You may hold the relevant knowledge, skills and
experience to apply for recognition.
You may receive recognition for one or more units,
up to a full qualification in which you are enrolled.
Your application for recognition is assessed after
your OTEN enrolment application is approved. The
minimum amount of recognition granted is for an
entire unit.
For a recognition pack, contact:
OTEN Recognition HelpDesk
Phone : 02 9244 5324
Fax : 02 9244 5381
How much does it cost?
When you apply to enrol or re-enrol with OTEN
you will need to pay the TAFE NSW fee and the
OTEN Student Materials and Handling Charge
(except for TAFE PLUS programs which have
different fees and enrolment conditions.) Some
students may be eligible for an exemption from
the TAFE NSW fee (see below). Please be aware
that OTEN does not provide third party invoices.
Payment is required on submission of an
enrolment application.
TAFE NSW fee
If enrolling before 31 May 2007, you need to pay
the annual TAFE NSW fee and the OTEN Student
Materials and Handling Charge (see page 4).
The annual TAFE NSW fee may be paid in two
instalments. The first instalment and the full OTEN
Student Materials and Handling Charge are paid
when you submit your enrolment application. The
second instalment must be paid by 31 May 2007
regardless of the month you enrol and the amount
of study you have completed prior to 31 May 2007.
You may also need to pay other charges related to
your course. These will be outlined on the Course
Information Leaflet for your course. If you apply to
enrol between 31 May 2007 and 3 August 2007,
you pay the mid-year rate of the TAFE NSW fee
and the full OTEN Student Materials and Handling
Charge (see below).
TAFE NSW fee for 2007
Qualification/course Annual fee Mid-year
$(AUD) rate $(AUD)
Statements and other 328 164
short courses
Certificate I and II 384 192

Phone : 02 9715 8486 or 1300 362 165 Certificate III 600 300
Certificate IV 816 408
Email : oten.recognitionhelp@tafensw.edu.au
Diploma 1086 543
For advice on having the qualifications you gained Advanced Diploma 1302 651
overseas recognised by TAFE NSW contact:

OTEN Multicultural Education and Support Unit
Phone : 02 9715 8676 or 1800 637 535
Fax : 02 9715 8549
The TAFE NSW fee is applied differently for:
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
– who are exempt from paying the TAFE NSW fee
• Apprentices and New Entrant Trainees

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 – 2007 TAFE NSW fee is capped at $384 for
Department of Education and Training (DET)
2007 Student calendar approved apprentices and trainees
• students with a disability – who are eligible for
and important dates* one exemption from the TAFE NSW fee per year
if they are on a Commonwealth benefit or a
client of a Teacher/Consultant for students with
a disability
• some access and preparation courses. These
6 November 2006
include programs in literacy, numeracy, career
2007 OTEN enrolment applications open opportunities, employment skills and work
readiness and do not attract the TAFE NSW fee.
27 April 2007
Closing date for mid-year exam applications OTEN Student Materials and
Handling Charge
31 May 2007
This charge partially offsets additional costs
Mid-year enrolment applications open at OTEN associated with distance delivery, including
development of your learning materials, handling
24 June 2007 and posting. The OTEN Student Materials and
Handling Charge must be included with your
Last day to submit assignments and return completed tests if enrolment application.
finishing your OTEN studies mid-year.

TAFE NSW Semester 1 ends
3 August 2007
2007 OTEN enrolments and co-enrolment applications close
Contact the relevant teaching section for your study options
OTEN Student Materials and Handling Charge:
$ 50 per enrolment application, per year
if living in Australia
$ 120 per enrolment application, per year
if living overseas

TAFE PLUS program enrolments remain open

21 September 2007
Last day to add additional units to your current
OTEN enrolment

28 September 2007
Closing date for end of year exam applications

5 November 2007
2008 OTEN enrolment applications open

15 November 2007
Last day to submit assignments and return completed tests

2 December 2007
TAFE NSW Semester 2 ends

(*Except for HSC and CGVE courses, and special programs)

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Financial assistance to study and
exemption from the TAFE NSW fee
Financial assistance to study may be available
through Centrelink. For information contact:
Centrelink
Online at : www.centrelink.gov.au
Phone : 132490 for Youth Allowance, Austudy
or Pensioner Education Supplement
: 132317 for ABSTUDY
You may be eligible for an exemption from the
TAFE NSW fee if you receive an eligible
Commonwealth benefit. You must still pay the
OTEN Student Materials and Handling Charge.
Section 8 of the OTEN 2007 Enrolment Application
form sets out the eligible benefits and the type of
documentation you need to provide with your
enrolment application. You may only receive ONE
exemption of the TAFE NSW fee per year. If you
wish to apply to enrol in a second course, you
must pay the course fees and charges.
Course related charges
Some courses may have additional charges which
cover the cost of practicals, consumables, services,
industry starter kits or basic tools used by the
student. Check your Course Information Leaflet
carefully before submitting your enrolment
application, to ensure that you are aware of all the
fees and charges involved. Course related charges
may not be required when submitting your
enrolment application.
If you are behind in paying any outstanding TAFE
NSW fee, charge or fine, your testamur or course
results from TAFE NSW will not be issued. Please
ensure you pay these before applying to enrol.
Refunds
TAFE NSW fee
A refund of the TAFE NSW fee may be given in
exceptional circumstances. Exceptional
circumstances do not include changes in your
personal, employment or study situation that
prevent you from continuing your studies, such
as change of job, an unforseen increase in your
workload, moving interstate or overseas,
or moving house.
A refund of the TAFE NSW fee may be given if you:
• have paid the TAFE NSW fee then receive
Youth Allowance or Austudy within two weeks
of your enrolment date or the dispatch of your
learning materials from OTEN. You will need
to provide proof of when your payment to
study commenced.
• enrol in a course only to repeat a failed unit but
are then granted a pass in that unit by an
Assessment Review Committee
• enrol in a course which is cancelled by OTEN
• paid the full annual TAFE NSW fee and withdraw
or complete your course with OTEN or another
TAFE NSW college before 24 June 2007. You
may be eligible for a half year refund.
• apply within four weeks from your enrolment
date and have not participated in your studies.
Refer to page 7.
• believe you have a case for a refund because of
‘exceptional circumstances’. You must support
your request in writing and apply to the OTEN
Refund Committee.
Course related charges
A refund of course related charges may be given:
• if OTEN cancels a practical or workshop
• if you paid for a practical or workshop and
notify OTEN within a minimum of 7 working
days of your inability to attend. If OTEN outlays
payment for services, such as accommodation
or meal vouchers which are non-refundable,
the student will incur the cost and only a refund
of any remaining monies will be issued.
• under ‘exceptional circumstances’. You need
to support your request, in writing, to the
Head Teacher.
A refund will not be issued:
• if materials, equipment or resources received
remain the property of the student
• after a practical or workshop, if you do not
attend or give adequate prior notification.
You may be eligible for a refund of tuition fees in
special circumstances. For information related to
specific student categories, refer to page 10.
There are no refunds of the OTEN
Student Materials and Handling
Charge or TAFE PLUS program fees,
once enrolled.
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 Applying and enrolling
at OTEN
OTEN’s enrolment period commences 6 November
2006 until 3 August 2007, or until course places
are filled.
Don’t wait too long to put in
your enrolment application.
Courses only remain open for
enrolment while places are available.
Once course places have been filled,
no more enrolment applications can
be accepted.
High demand courses can fill quickly,
and may close before the mid-year
enrolment date 31 May 2007.
So that you don’t miss out, you
should apply to enrol early.
A step-by-step guide to applying
and enrolling
Step 1
Have you read this Guide and your Course
Information Leaflet?
These documents provide you with general
enrolment conditions and important information
about studying with OTEN.
Step 2
Do you need to submit an OTEN Course
Application, Selection Application resource
checklist or other form, such as a practical
application or documentation to support your
claim for an exemption from the TAFE NSW fee?
Yes – ensure you meet the entry requirements and
fully complete these additional forms or provide
adequate documentation when submitting your
enrolment application. If these forms or
documents are not provided or completed your
enrolment application will be delayed, or it may
be returned to you. This will reduce the period of
time you may have to study in 2007.
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No – make sure you meet the entry requirements
for the course in which you wish to apply to enrol.
Entry requirements are outlined in your Course
Information Leaflet. If paying by credit card you may be
able to apply to enrol online .
Online at : www.tafensw.edu.au/oten
and go to Courses.
Note: If applying for an exemption from the TAFE
NSW fee, you must still include payment of the
OTEN Student Materials and Handling Charge.
Step 3
If you think you may be eligible for recognition
of your previous learning and your current work
experience, you are encouraged to apply for
recognition at the same time as submitting your
enrolment application or shortly after enrolment.
For more information see page 3, or visit
www.tafensw.edu.au/oten and go to Recognition.
Step 4
To complete your enrolment application, you
need to:
• complete and sign the OTEN Enrolment
Application form, including the student details
page which provides important information for
TAFE NSW to plan to meet the needs of our
students. Your course may also have other
forms to be completed. The OTEN Enrolment
Application form is available online at
www.tafensw.edu.au/oten or through
OTEN Course Information
• provide appropriate and adequate documents
or evidence, as requested
• attach payment for the TAFE NSW fee, OTEN
Student Materials and Handling Charge, TAFE
PLUS fee or any other applicable course related
charges, or include your credit card details.
Payment of fees and charges is only accepted in
Australian dollars.
Due to increased global security measures, OTEN
is now required to display a contact phone number
on the outside of all items posted overseas.
Students living overseas must provide a contact
phone number with country and area codes
displayed on all postal items.
Step 5
Submitting your enrolment application
You may apply to enrol with OTEN online, by fax ,
by mail, or in person.
For security reasons, no cash is accepted.
We accept payment by:
• Credit card – Visa and MasterCard
• Personal or bank cheque or money order
payable to OTEN
• EFTPOS – in person at the counter at OTEN
Course Information
Online at : www.tafensw.edu.au/oten and go to
Courses – for some courses, if paying
by credit card.
Fax : 02 9715 8411 – if paying by credit card.
Mail : OTEN Student Services – Enrolments
Locked Bag 2012
Strathfield NSW 2135
In person : visit OTEN Course Information,
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
OTEN Course Information
51 Wentworth Road
Strathfield NSW 2135
Documentation Get it right
first time!
To ensure that your enrolment
application progresses smoothly,
it’s important that you provide
current and complete documentation
with your enrolment application.
Incomplete information or documents
may delay the start of your studies
or course places may be filled before
your application is accepted.
If you think you are eligible for an
exemption from paying the TAFE
NSW fee, the documents you need
to supply are outlined in Section 8
of the OTEN 2007 Enrolment
Application form.
TAFEcard
You will need a TAFEcard to visit and use the
facilities of TAFE NSW colleges, borrow from their
libraries and sit for an exam or a test. OTEN
students are able to ask for a TAFEcard at any
college of TAFE NSW. OTEN is not able to
issue TAFEcards.
What happens when
I enrol?
Once OTEN receives your enrolment application
and correct payment and your enrolment is
approved, you will receive:
• a Receipt of Money/Tax Invoice
• a Confirmation of Enrolment letter. You will
need this to get your TAFEcard and for
Centrelink, if you receive payments to study.
• your learning materials or information on how
to access your online study. As you progress
through your studies, you may add more units
until 21 September.
• access to the OTEN Learning Support (OLS) site.
• for most courses, an OTEN Student Guide and
Diary which outlines important information to
help you get started, online services and
enrolment conditions, including a copy of Every
Student’s Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSW.
• a phone call or email to see if you need help
getting started.
Active participation
Active participation in your course
is a condition of your enrolment
with OTEN. Active participation
is submitting assignments, attending
practical sessions, if applicable,
sitting exams or tests, submitting
an application for recognition,
accessing unit support pages on the
OLS, completing units or making
satisfactory progress in tutorial
support. If you do not participate
in your studies future enrolment
applications may be declined.
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complete a course?
You are encouraged to start studying as soon
as you receive your learning materials or online
access. Although studying with OTEN is self-paced,
course time limits do apply, to ensure you are
given the maximum advantage to complete
your course.
There may also be set dates for practicals,
workshops and exams, if applicable.
Recognition of previous learning and current
experience will mean that you may not have to
study some units in your course and you may finish
more quickly. Ask about recognition when you
apply to enrol.
If you receive financial assistance from Centrelink
to study, you must comply with the study time
limits set by Centrelink. These may be less than the
OTEN course time limit.
Will my study involve
assessment?
Most courses involve assessment, which may be
written assignments, tests, exams or practicals.
When you begin your studies with OTEN, you will
be given detailed information about how you will
be assessed and how your results will be recorded
and reported.
At OTEN, not all of these will have fixed dates.
To study by distance you need to plan a schedule
of submitting your work and meeting your study
goals, and completing your course within the
time limit.
Some courses have compulsory practicals,
workshops, tutorials or field trips. These sessions
are usually organised in ‘blocks’ to reduce costs to
you. They may be held at other TAFE NSW colleges
or specialist centres.
If your course has exams or tests, you may apply to
sit for these at your local TAFE NSW college. If you
live interstate or overseas, you may sit exams or
tests by private supervision. Private supervisors are
reviewed for their suitability to conduct exam or
test supervision by OTEN. Any charge for private
supervision is your responsibility.
Tests may be sat at a time convenient to you and
the local TAFE NSW college. Exams are state wide,
and are held at set times and dates twice a year –
in June and November/December.
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Transferring your studies
and co-enrolment
If OTEN offers the course/units you wish to study,
you can apply to transfer to OTEN or co-enrol with
OTEN in the same enrolment period, if places are
available. You do not have to pay the TAFE NSW
fee (or approved fee exemption) but you are
required to pay the OTEN Student Materials and
Handling Charge.
You cannot be enrolled in the same unit at
two TAFE NSW colleges within the same
enrolment period.
Important note: If you enrolled in Semester 1 only
at your TAFE NSW college, then co-enrol or
transfer your course to OTEN, you must complete
the units/course you are co-enrolled/enrolled in
with OTEN by 24 June 2007. If you paid by
instalment, you need to pay your second
instalment by 31 May 2007 to continue studying
your units/course with OTEN.
Can’t attend classes due to
timetable clashes, work or family
commitments? Or your TAFE NSW
college is not offering the unit you
want to study? Co-enrolment in
one or more units with OTEN may
be helpful.
Sarah
Sarah is studying a building and
construction course and would like to
apply for a position in building and design.
Although she attends classes at her local
TAFE NSW college and likes the contact
with other students and teachers, she has
a young family and wants to study some
units at home. Also, some of her classes
were held in the evening and she didn’t
like catching the late train home.
Sarah co-enrolled in three units with
OTEN, which allows her to study at home,
at her own pace. Sarah did not have to
pay the TAFE NSW fee again, as she is
currently enrolled in the course with her
local TAFE NSW college, but she did need
to pay the OTEN Student Materials and
Handling Charge.
To apply to transfer, complete an enrolment
adjustment form (available from any TAFE NSW
college), or to find out more about co-enrolment
and transferring your course to OTEN
Visit: www.tafensw.edu.au/oten
Under specific circumstances you may transfer
from the OTEN course in which you are enrolled,
to another course within OTEN. For conditions
Visit: www.tafensw.edu.au/oten go to Enrolment,
Post Enrolment Information. This does not apply
to TAFE PLUS programs.
Your rights and
responsibilities
OTEN, as part of TAFE NSW will do its best to
ensure that you have the opportunity to complete
your course within the time limit (subject to your
satisfactory progress), as outlined on the Course
Information Leaflet.
In rare instances this may not be possible. In these
cases OTEN reserves the right to:
• withdraw any course or program
• offer a course or programs other than
that advertised
• alter the dates for the whole or any part of the
course or program.
As an enrolled student of OTEN, you have certain
rights and responsibilities related to TAFE NSW
instructions and rules. When you apply to enrol
you agree to abide by these when you submit your
enrolment application. Student rights and
responsibilities are available online at
www.tafensw.edu.au/students/rights.htm
If you use a TAFE NSW internet or intranet
website, or use computers that are the property
of TAFE NSW, you must abide by Use of TAFE NSW
Internet and Intranet Services guidelines. If you
do not follow TAFE NSW regulations in regard
to behaviour, disciplinary action may follow.
When you enrol with TAFE NSW, the collection,
storage, use and disclosure of the personal
information you provide is protected under the
Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act
1998. Any health information provided is
protected under the Health Records and
Information Privacy Act 2002. Your personal and
private information is also protected and will not
be disclosed without your approval. You are also
entitled to access your information and make
corrections if necessary.
For more information contact:
Freedom of Information and Privacy Unit
Phone : 02 9561 8151
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 1989 gives
you the right to access many documents held by
most government agencies including TAFE NSW.
It is unlawful for a person to do anything publicly
that could encourage or stir up hatred, serious
contempt or severe ridicule against you or others
on any grounds. If you feel you have been
discriminated against, contact your teacher
or a TAFE NSW counsellor.
Making a complaint
If you have a problem or complaint, you may
report it to any staff member. They will record
your concerns so it can be dealt with confidentially
and promptly. You may also submit your complaint
on a Suggestion or Complaint Form available from
www.tafensw.edu.au/oten.
The NSW Department of Education and Training
policy for Responding to Suggestions, Complaints and
Allegations is online at www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies.
What support does
OTEN offer?
Counselling and Careers Service
Support is available before you apply to enrol with
OTEN. You can contact the OTEN Counselling and
Careers Service to discuss your study options.
Counsellors can also help you with your career and
educational planning and progress. This includes
study skills or any personal matters that make
it hard for you to study.
Phone : 02 9715 8446 or 1300 655 993
Email : oten.counselling@tafensw.edu.au
Individual Learning Centres (ILC)
Haven’t studied for a while? Need some support
in literacy, numeracy or reading to help with your
studies? As an OTEN student you may visit the
Individual Learning Centre (ILC) at a TAFE NSW
college. Centres are open at nominated times
and operate like ‘drop-in’ centres.
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 Special needs support
OTEN also offers support for people with special
study needs. This includes services for people from
language backgrounds other than English,
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
and people with a disability.
Phone : 02 9715 8679 or 1300 362 890
Fax : 02 9715 8549
TAFE NSW Libraries
As a student enrolled at OTEN, you can visit
libraries at any TAFE NSW college. You will need a
TAFEcard or you may be able to register as a
library borrower using your Enrolment
Confirmation letter. To find out more about
college library locations and services, and to view
the TAFE NSW Online Catalogue, go to http://wsi.
tafensw.edu.au/LibraryServices/welcome.htm
Interstate students may also access the TAFE
Libraries-National Reciprocal borrowing scheme,
allowing students of participating TAFE libraries to
register and borrow materials in person from any
other participating TAFE library in any other state.
To access this service and for any other enquiries,
email WSIOTENLibraryServices@det.nsw.edu.au
OTEN Learning Support
The OTEN Learning Support (OLS) site provides
support to all enrolled OTEN students. The OLS
gives you the opportunity to get frequent updates
on your course and unit/s, study progress and
supplementary study resources. You can also
contact your teachers by email and correspond
with other OTEN students.
You can take a virtual tour of the OLS before you
apply to enrol at www.ols.oten.edu.au
If you do not have the internet at home, you can
access the OLS through computers at TAFE NSW
colleges and public libraries, and other private
internet facilities.
Don’t worry if you do not have access to the
internet, as teachers will forward you new
information released on the OLS in hard copy
through the post.
Who studies with OTEN?
Minimum age
The minimum age for studying at TAFE NSW
is 15 years.
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Australian citizens overseas
If you are an Australian citizen or Australian
permanent resident living overseas you may apply
to enrol, but you must provide certified proof of
your Australian citizenship or residency status
when applying to enrol. You are required to pay
the TAFE NSW fee and the $120 OTEN Student
Materials and Handling Charge.
You can still be at school
The vocational education and training for school
students program allows Year 11 and 12 students
to get a head start by studying Vocational
Education and Training (VET) courses as part
of the HSC.
Find information on TVET courses:
Online at : www.tafensw.edu.au/oten/tvet
Phone : 02 9715 8153 or 1300 554 014
Email : oten.tvet@tafensw.edu.au
Trainees
Traineeships combine work with training so you
can earn as you learn. You need to gain a
traineeship position with an employer before
applying to enrol with OTEN. OTEN delivers
courses for New Entrant and Existing Worker
trainees by distance.
There is a fixed TAFE NSW fee for all Department
of Education and Training (DET) approved
traineeship enrolments and the OTEN Student
Materials and Handling Charge does not apply.
(Note: Where an exemption to the TAFE NSW fee
is approved, you will need to pay the OTEN
Student Materials and Handling Charge.)
Find information about traineeships:
Online at : www.newapprenticeships.gov.au
Phone : 1800 639 629
For information on traineeship courses
and enrolment contact the
OTEN Traineeship Coordinator:
Phone : 02 9715 8406 or 1300 362 418
Students on Visas
Temporary Visa Holders
If you hold a temporary visa, subject to certain
conditions, you may be eligible to apply to enrol
with OTEN. Depending on the type of visa
sub-class you hold, you may also need to pay
tuition fees.
When applying to enrol you must provide a
certified copy of:
• your passport showing your visa sub-class or
• certified documentation from the Department
of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA).
Your enrolment application will not be accepted if
you cannot complete your studies before your visa
expires. OTEN is not responsible for the non-
completion of your course if you are required to leave
Australia.
People living overseas
People living overseas who are not Australian
citizens or Australian permanent residents may
apply to enrol with OTEN. Fees and charges
are calculated on the hours attached to each unit
within a course. Hours for each unit within a course
are listed on the Course Information Leaflet.
For more information:
Online at : www.tafensw.edu.au/oten
and go to Enrolment, Students on Visas

TAFE NSW conducts random audits twice a year

verifying an enrolled student’s residency status
with DIMA. You may be contacted and required
to provide proof of your residency status. False
claims about your residency can lead to
disciplinary action.
International students on student visas
If you are the principal visa holder of a student
visa, living in Australia and you are enrolled
full-time at another TAFE NSW college or with
another CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of
Institutes and Courses for Overseas Students)
approved provider, you may apply to enrol
or co-enrol with OTEN.
When applying to enrol you will need:
• written approval from your TAFE NSW
Institute’s International Student Coordinator
• certified proof of your visa class and your
full-time enrolment with your CRICOS provider.
Certified copy
Certified copy means that the
original document has been sighted
and a copy of it has been signed and
dated by the organisation that
issued the original document or by a
government official, such as a Public
Notary or Justice of the Peace.
Alternatively, you may show your
original documents to TAFE NSW
staff or at OTEN Course Information
who will sight, copy and verify your
original documents.

Find information on enrolment conditions:

Online at : www.tafensw.edu.au/oten
and go to Enrolment, Students on Visas

Course Information

Email : oten.courseinfo@tafensw.edu.au

Phone : 02 9715 8333 or 1300 362 346

Fax : 02 9715 8445

OTEN Multicultural Education and Support Unit

Phone : 02 9715 8676 or 1800 637 535

Fax : 02 9715 8549

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