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Private Training Courses

This Fact Sheet discusses private training courses, and several things that people considering them should be aware of.

This Fact Sheet discusses private training courses, and what people considering them should be aware of.

Remember: Private trainers are businesses wanting to sell a product, and some are offered without any government approval. You need to be aware of the risks and choose courses and colleges with care. It’s your time and money.

Things to do and consider

  1. Find out what is on offer
  2. Enrol in an officially recognised course
  3. If the college/course is not officially recognised, get more information about them
  4. Centrelink support payments
  5.  Look out for misleading advertising
  6. Do not sign anything or pay fees on the spot
  7. Problem industries
  8. What to do in case of a problem

For more information about private training courses we recommend you download the ‘Private Training Courses’ Fact Sheet.

For further support

Call our Telephone Information Service on Melbourne Metro (03) 9662 1933 or Regional Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania on 1800 331 617.

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