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EDTAS2004 VET in Society

This unit is designed to raise students' awareness of the ways in which VET can both assist and impede the life-chances of individuals and groups in society. Students will develop an understanding of the social implications of VET policy developments and the reasons why strategies to increase participation rates may succeed or fail. They will understand that the issues in Australian VET are not necessarily the same as those in other countries. Students will study a particular equity group of their choice (eg students from a particular culturally and linguistically diverse background or from a low socio-economic group) and the relationship of group members to the VET system. They will visit a relevant agency to examine in detail services offered to clients and will reflect on ways in which in their own practice they could better cater for such students.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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