--- title: Course Fees description: The Course Fees on this page are highly subsidised by the Australian Government and apply to APTC students who are citizens of and reside in one of the PIF countries listed below. --- [![APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/?hsLang=en) [![APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/?hsLang=en) - [Who we are](https://aptc.edu.au) - [Our Performance](https://aptc.edu.au/our-performance) - [APTC Locations](https://aptc.edu.au/locations) - [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/fiji-islands-regional-head-offic) - [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/papua-new-guinea-country-office) - [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/samoa-country-office) - [Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/kiribati-country-contact) - [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/solomon-islands-country-offic) - [Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/vanuatu-country-offic) - [Timor-Leste](https://aptc.edu.au/timor-leste-country-contact) - [Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/tonga-country-contact) - [Nauru](https://aptc.edu.au/nauru-country-contact) - [Tuvalu](https://aptc.edu.au/tuvalu-country-contact) - [Video Gallery](https://aptc.edu.au/video-gallery) - [Enquiries & Feedback](https://aptc.edu.au/feedback) - [What we do](https://aptc.edu.au/what-we-do) - [Australian TVET Qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/australian-tvet-qualifications) - [Labour Mobility](https://aptc.edu.au/labour-mobility) - [Gender Equity, Disability & Social Inclusion](https://aptc.edu.au/gedsi) - [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-infrastructure) - [Climate & Disaster Resilience](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-climate-and-disaster-resilience) - [Student Services](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-student-services) - [Alumni Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-hub) - [Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-spotlight) - [Stay Connected](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-update-details) - [Alumni Registration](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-registration) [Jobs Portal](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-jobs-portal?hsLang=en) [Jobs Portal](https://alumnijobs.aptc.edu.au/) More results - [Who we are](https://aptc.edu.au) - [Our Performance](https://aptc.edu.au/our-performance) - [APTC Locations](https://aptc.edu.au/locations) - [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/fiji-islands-regional-head-offic) - [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/papua-new-guinea-country-office) - [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/samoa-country-office) - [Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/kiribati-country-contact) - [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/solomon-islands-country-offic) - [Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/vanuatu-country-offic) - [Timor-Leste](https://aptc.edu.au/timor-leste-country-contact) - [Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/tonga-country-contact) - [Nauru](https://aptc.edu.au/nauru-country-contact) - [Tuvalu](https://aptc.edu.au/tuvalu-country-contact) - [Video Gallery](https://aptc.edu.au/video-gallery) - [Enquiries & Feedback](https://aptc.edu.au/feedback) - [What we do](https://aptc.edu.au/what-we-do) - [Australian TVET Qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/australian-tvet-qualifications) - [Labour Mobility](https://aptc.edu.au/labour-mobility) - [Gender Equity, Disability & Social Inclusion](https://aptc.edu.au/gedsi) - [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-infrastructure) - [Climate & Disaster Resilience](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-climate-and-disaster-resilience) - [Student Services](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-student-services) - [Alumni Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-hub) - [Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-spotlight) - [Stay Connected](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-update-details) - [Alumni Registration](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-registration) [Jobs Portal](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-jobs-portal?hsLang=en) ![APTC-Symbol-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg) # Course Fees The Course Fees on this page are subsidised by the Australian Government and apply to APTC students who are citizens of and reside in one of the PIF countries or Timor-Leste. ## Countries supported by APTC ##### Cook Islands ##### Federated States of Micronesia ##### Fiji Islands ##### Kiribati ##### Nauru ##### Niue ##### Palau ##### Papua New Guinea ##### Republic of the Marshall Islands ##### Samoa ##### Solomon Islands ##### Timor-Leste ##### Tonga ##### Tuvalu ##### Vanuatu If you are not a citizen of or reside in one of these PIF countries or Timor-Leste, you may apply to study at APTC as an international student. If you are a citizen of and reside in one of these PIF countries or Timor-Leste, you have two options for paying your Course Fees. You may either privately fund your studies or apply for an [APTC Bursary](https://aptc.edu.au/financial-assistance?hsLang=en) to cover your fees. 2024 APTC Course Fees Country Fees 11054NAT Certificate II in Plumbing Services Samoa WST 2,500 AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology Fiji PNG FJD 3,500 PGK 5,200 CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support Fiji FJD 2,100 CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling Fiji FJD 5,200 CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction Samoa PNG Solomon Islands WST 2,200 PGK 4,000 SBD 4,500 CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry Fiji PNG Vanuatu Solomon Islands FJD 3,500 PGK 5,200 VUV 120,000 SBD 6,700 CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall & Floor Tiling Fiji FJD 2,900 MEM20422 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways Fiji PNG FJD3,500 PGK5,200 SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality PNG PGK 6,500 SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism Vanuatu VUV 120,000 SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality PNG Samoa PGK 6,500 WST 2,800 SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery PNG Samoa PKG 6,500 WST 3,000 UEE22120 Certificate II in Sustainable Energy Fiji \- *\*Course offerings, fees and delivery locations are indicative only and may vary depending on student and industry demand. Current as of June 2018.* # International Students If you are not a Pacific Island Forum citizen or from Timor-Leste, you may be eligible to undertake training at APTC if you pay full fees. For eligible international students, the following course fees currently apply: - Applicants need to check the [Course](https://aptc.edu.au/courses?hsLang=en) page to determine in which country courses are being delivered. - Applicants will be invoiced on acceptance of offer. - The invoice will be raised in local currency equivalent of the $AUD based on the exchange rate of the day (using [www.oanda.com](https://www.oanda.com/)). - For international students, payment must be received in full prior to course commencement. 2024 APTC Course Fees (International Students) Country Fees 11054NAT Certificate II in Plumbing Services Samoa AUD $... AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology Fiji PNG AUD $... AUD $... CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support Fiji AUD $... CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling Fiji AUD $15,500 CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction Samoa PNG Solomon Islands AUD $... AUD $... AUD $... CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry Fiji PNG Vanuatu Solomon Islands AUD $23,000 AUD $27,500 AUD $... AUD $... CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall & Floor Tiling Fiji AUD $23,000 MEM20422 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways Fiji PNG AUD $... AUD $... SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality PNG AUD $... SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism Vanuatu AUD $10,000 SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality PNG Samoa AUD $19,000 AUD $22,500 SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery PNG Samoa AUD $15,000 AUD $19,000 UEE22120 Certificate II in Sustainable Energy Fiji AUD $... *\*Course offerings, fees and delivery locations are indicative only and may vary depending on student and industry demand. Current as of June 2018.* ## What is included? The Course Fees are on an individual student basis and delivered on-site at one of our campuses. Fees include training and assessment, learning resources, personal protective equipment/uniform, and training consumables.  The delivery model is based on 22 weeks with a one-week break during the semester. Semesters typically run from January to June or July to December each year. No further registration or union fees apply. ### Student Fee Refunds You may be eligible for a refund of tuition fees when you withdraw from a qualification or unit/s of competency within the specified timeframes listed below: Refund Amount Withdrawal from a 'qualification' or 'unit of competency' two weeks or more before the start date Full Tuition Fee refund Student withdraws between the first day of study and the end of week 2 75% of Full Tuition Fee Student withdraws between the start of week 3 and the end of week 4 50% of Full Tuition Fee Student withdraws after the start of week 5 No refund Feature ![comptab-yes-icon](https://273774.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/273774/act3/images/comptab-yes-icon.svg) Students dismissed from APTC for disciplinary reasons are not eligible for fee refunds. To request a refund, submit a written application using the [Application for Refund form](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Files/F-MG22%20Student%20Withdrawal%20and%20Reallocation%20v7.0.docx?hsLang=en), available at any [APTC Country Office](https://aptc.edu.au/locations?hsLang=en). Keep in mind that applying does not guarantee approval. The APTC academic unit will notify you of the outcome. ### Request Course Information #### Subscribe to the latest APTC News & Events. 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