Where to Study? Gowrie Victoria or Practical Outcomes

[Paloma]

Hi
I am in my mid 30's and am about to enrol into a Cert III in childcare. Due to previous studies, I am classified as a full fee student and as such, I cannot enrol into the TAFE courses as they are too expensive and I cannot afford them.
I have narrowed my search down to 2 institutions Gowrie Victoria and Practical Outcomes. Can anybody provide feedback on either course and/or can they nominate another course they would recommend?. I enrol in 2 week’s time
Thanks

[Lorina]

Haven't studied through either however I've been looking into the two course providers you mentioned above. From the information I have read thus far:

Gowrie Victoria - $3200 included materials, texts and first aid certificate
Practical Outcomes - $3900 includes materials and texts and an extra $110 for first aid course

It's pretty expensive. Although if I were to choose between the two Gowrie Victoria is a more suitable option. Even though you are a full fee paying student, are TAFE course fees more than those mentioned above? I thought it is a lot cheaper because it is from the government rather than privately owned...

Sorry for my late response, I've been away for the past few days.

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L.A

[fchaudari76]

Wow that is super expensive!
Can you not study through Open TAFE? Even with full fees, surely TAFE would still work out cheaper...would it not?

[Paloma]

No TAFE is $5,000 for full fee students

[fchaudari76]

Wow that's insane