WHAT IS SMART AND SKILLED?
Mark McGaw Institute of Sports Science (MMISS) is a proud provider of The NSW Government’s Smart and Skilled Program. Smart and Skilled is a reform of the NSW Vocational Education and Training (VET) system and is helping people in NSW get the skills they need to find a job and advance their careers. Under this program, most of our courses are partially or fully subsidised based on the eligibility of the individual applying for these courses listed below.
WHAT COURSES CAN I DO WITH MMISS THAT ARE UNDER THE SMART AND SKILLED FUNDING PROGRAM?
Courses available for Smart and Skilled funding We have Smart and Skilled funding caps in NSW regions, including:
- Certificate III in Fitness SIS30321 (Capital Region)
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR SUBSIDISED TRAINING UNDER SMART AND SKILLED THROUGH NTS?
If you live or work in NSW AND BE:
- An Australian citizen; or
- An Australian permanent resident; or
- A humanitarian visa holder; or
- A New Zealand citizen;
AND:
- Are aged 15 years or older; and
- Are no longer in secondary education.
Extra Student Information
Please refer to our Student handbook
ELIGIBILITY CHECKER
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE.
To determine your eligibility for Smart and Skilled training you can visit the Eligibility Checker at the NSW Government Smart and Skilled website. Eligibility Evidence Guide Students must provide at least ONE piece of evidence for EACH eligibility category that applies:
| Evidence List | Date of Birth | Live or Work in NSW* | Aust/NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW Driver’s Licence | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Australian Passport | ✓ | ✓ | |
| New Zealand Passport | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Proof of Age Card | ✓ | ||
| Australian Birth Certificate | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Other Birth Certificate | ✓ | ||
| USI | ✓ | ||
| Citizenship Certificate | ✓ | ||
| Permanent Humanitarian Visa | ✓ | ||
| Current Medicare Card (green only) | ✓ | ||
| Certificate of Evidence of Resident Status (CERS), which confirms status as Australian permanent resident | ✓ | ||
| Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) check, which confirms status as Australian permanent resident | ✓ | ||
| Current NSW Employer Letter | ✓ | ||
| Current NSW Employment Payslip | ✓ | ||
| Any Commonwealth or NSW Government issued document providing evidence of living location | ✓ |
*Additional requirement for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Person who lives in specific defined interstate NSW border areas – Must provide evidence of living location (Any Commonwealth or NSW Government issued document).
Notification of Enrolment
Once a student has completed an Enrolment Form, MMISS will notify the Department through the Notification of Enrolment Process. Eligibility for funding can only be determined once a student has passed through the Notification of Enrolment Process.
Please note: The Notification of Enrolment process must not be concurrently completed for the same qualification and/or the same units of competency for the same or other qualification(s).
USI PROCESS
All students undertaking nationally recognised training require a Unique Student Identifier (USI). A USI is a reference number made up of numbers and letters that gives students access to their USI account. An individual’s USI account is linked to the VET Data Collection allowing an individual to see all of their training results from all providers including all completed training units and qualifications.
To create your USI go to the USI website at www.usi.gov.au and follow the steps below:
- View the Student Video
- Click on the Create a USI Panel and follow the directions
- Set access controls on the USI Portal to allow Strategic Corporate Training and the Department access to information
- Record your USI number on the Enrolment Application form
- Store your USI number in a secure place
Under the Student Identifiers Act, a training organisation cannot issue a Statement of Attainment or a Qualification unless the student has been assigned a USI for course completion.
CONSUMER PROTECTION
As an RTO, MMISS has an obligation to meet legislation, the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 and the Smart and Skilled Contract requirements. Students can therefore expect that the service they receive before, during and after training and assessment will be of a quality consistent with these requirements.
As a student enrolled in Smart and Skilled training, you are also covered by consumer protection measures under the Smart and Skilled Consumer Protection Strategy. A copy of this strategy is available by contacting Strategic or visiting the Smart and Skilled website at Smart and Skilled Consumer protection.
Fees and Charges
FEE INFORMATION
Smart and Skilled qualifications are a set price for the full qualification. MMISS must charge the student the relevant fee set by the NSW Government. If you’re eligible for subsidised training under Smart and Skilled, you pay only a portion of the training cost. The NSW Government subsidises the rest.
Fee Exemptions can apply.