All you ever wanted to know about Prace
Find answers to the most common questions we get asked about Prace and our courses. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, call 9462 6077 or email via our contact page.
About Prace
Here are our top five reasons why you should study at Prace.
- We offer pre-accredited and accredited TAFE courses.
- We keep our class sizes small so you can get the support you need to succeed.
- Our staff deliver high-quality training and all of our teachers hold appropriate qualifications.
- You will enjoy the benefits of belonging to a vibrant and welcoming community.
- We are conveniently located and close to various bus routes and train stations.
Prace was founded in 1993 and has been providing training opportunities and related services in the Northern Metropolitan area for over 30 years.
Our courses are delivered in multiple training venues across the northern suburbs of Melbourne including Reservoir, Thomastown, Mernda, Wallan, Donnybrook and Beveridge.
All of our English as an Additional Language classes are delivered at Merrilands Community Centre in Reservoir.
Prace College has two campuses – Reservoir and Mernda.
Our main office is located in Merrilands Community Centre, Reservoir.
Prace is a proud Learn Local. Learn Local courses enable you to develop your skills in a wide range of areas, opening up employment and further education possibilities, and helping you to better connect with your community
Prace is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), TOID 4036. We provide nationally recognised qualifications from the VRQA (Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority).
Studying at Prace
A USI is your lifelong education number – you only need to create it once.
If you’re studying nationally recognised training in Australia from 1 January 2015, you will be required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Your USI links to an online account that contains all your training records and results (transcripts) that you have completed from 1 January 2015 onwards.
Do you need to create a USI? Follow the link to create a USI.
At Prace, our courses are delivered in a supportive and inclusive, community environment. We strive to create an engaging, enjoyable and successful learning experience. This means you will receive individualised support to make sure you have the best experience possible.
Many of our courses require a pre-training interview. This helps us identify any support you might need and ensures that you are ready and able to participate in the training.
We do not have childcare facilities at our training locations. However, if you are an AMEP student, childcare services will be organised on your behalf by the NAMEP.
If you are eligible, our administration team can provide you with a confirmation of enrolment letter to assist you with obtaining funding for childcare through Centrelink.
The short answer is yes.
Pre-accredited courses, provided by Learn Locals, can count towards your Workforce Australia points score under Mutual Obligation. Did you know that AMEP class hours can now contribute to Workforce Australia mutual obligations?
And, AMEP participants who study for over 15 hours each week, don’t need to apply for a minimum number of jobs while they are doing this activity.
Learn more about mutual obligations.
About our courses
Prace delivers accredited (nationally recognised) and pre-accredited courses in the following areas:
- English as an Additional Language (EAL)
- Adult literacy and numeracy
- Vocational Education and Training (VET): computers, barista and cafe skills, short vocational courses and Certificate III in School Based Education Support CHC30221.
- Prace College – VCE Vocational Major, and Victorian Pathways Certificate.
View our courses to see a full list of what’s on offer.
Many of our courses allow for rolling enrolments. This means you can join the course after the start date.
Rolling enrolments are indicated on the course page and availability can be confirmed by calling 9462 6077.
Pre-accredited Courses: are courses designed for learners to gain confidence and skills. They focus on creating pathways to nationally accredited training or employment.
Accredited Courses: are nationally recognized within the Australian Qualifications Framework and Victorian Registration and Qualifications authority.
Yes, we can plan, develop and deliver customised education programs to meet the needs of your organisation.
To find out more about parterning with us, contact our preaccredited coordinator on 9462 6077.
Course fees
Yes, if you hold a valid concession card we offer a $50 fee cap for ACFE courses.
How it works. Enrol in any of our ACFE courses (call us to check if you are unsure) and you will pay a maximum of $50 in tuition fees per calendar year. You will still need to pay a Services and Amenities fee of $10 for each class you enrol in.
For example, if you enrol in Adult Literacy at the beginning of the year, you will pay $50 tuition + $10 = $60. Then if you enrol in any other courses in the same year we only charge you $10 for each course you enrol in.
There are many ways to access subsidised and free course places. Please contact us to discuss your eligibility.
Victorian Training Guarantee
You may be eligible for a government funded training place under the Victorian Training Guarantee. The Victorian Training Guarantee makes vocational training more accessible to people who do not hold a post-school qualification, or who want to gain a higher level qualification than they already hold.
Generally, you are eligible for a government-subsidised training place if you are:
- an Australian citizen
- an Australian Permanent Resident (holder of a permanent visa)
- a New Zealand citizen
and are any of the following:
- under 20 years of age
- seeking to enrol in a Foundation Skills List course (and do not hold a Diploma or above qualification or are receiving core skills training in other sectors)
- seeking to enrol in VCE
- seeking to enrol in an apprenticeship
- 20 years and older and ‘upskilling’ by seeking to enrol in a course at a higher level than your existing qualification.
Please note you are eligible to commence a maximum of two subsidised courses at the same qualification level in your lifetime. This restriction applies whether or not you complete the course.
Also you are eligible to enrol in a maximum of two government subsidised courses in any calendar year as long as you are not doing any more than two courses at a time
You can also check your eligibility for government subsidised training using the interactive Victorian Skills Gateway Eligibility Indicator.
Please note: Accessing the Victorian Training Guarantee may impact your future access to government subsidised training.
For short courses, a 20% deposit is required to secure your place in the course and full payment is required the week prior to commencement.
For all other courses, a 20% deposit is required to secure your place in the course. The remaining fees can be paid in instalments once the course commences.
Our service and amenities fee is used to maintain student areas and provide tea and coffee for our students.
If Prace cancels a course all fees paid will be refunded in full.
Tuition and Service & Amenities fees
If you are unable to commence your course, to be eligible for a refund of any fees you have paid, you need to formally withdraw in person or in writing at least 2 business days prior to the course commencement date. In this case, tuition and amenities fees and charges paid will be refunded minus an administration fee as outlined below:
| Administration Fees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee for Service | Full Fee | Concession | |
| Full nationally recognised qualifications | $150 | $100 | $50 |
| Single units and non accredited courses | $25 | $25 | $15 |
No refunds will be given after course commencement.
If a learner chooses to become part-time and therefore withdraws from only part of an enrolment, Prace will refund only the portion of the tuition fee and materials fee applicable to that part of the course.
Course Materials Fees
If the materials are returned to Prace and the Course Coordinator deems that the materials can be used in a subsequent course, based on currency and quality of the materials, then a full refund will be given.