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5688 - TAFE FEES

Hornery, Sonia to the Minister for Education
  1. What research has the Government undertaken regarding the effect of significantly increasing fees for studying at TAFE?
  2. What effect will the proposed increase in TAFE fees have on the attendance numbers at TAFE colleges in the Hunter?
Answer -

(1) The prices, fees and subsidies to apply under Smart and Skilled are based on advice from the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) which included modelling student demand and consultation with industry and the community. The independent NSW Skills Board considered this advice and recommended some important changes to ensure students will not be unduly disadvantaged.

The new fees and prices mean that 46,000 more students will be able to train in 2015 than under the current arrangements.

(2) TAFE NSW will continue to provide high quality training that meets the needs of industry and provide students with qualifications that ensure they are work ready. Hunter TAFE is positioning itself to be the provider of choice for students in the region under Smart and Skilled.

Question asked on 27 May 2014 (session 55-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 218
Answer received on 1 July 2014 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 224

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