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100% HECS Waiver on Selected Undergrad & Post Grad Certificates, Associate Degrees (Up to 4 Course Units) and Diplomas @ UTAS

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100% HECS Waiver on Selected Undergrad & Post Grad Certificates, Associate Degrees (Up to 4 Course Units) and Diplomas @ UTAS
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Korban Dallas on 04/01/2022 - 21:13 utas.edu.au (20090 clicks)
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Just noticed this advertised on LinkedIn.

Just finished my free Diploma of Sustainable Living and it was such a good course.

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  • Ashmattic on 04/01/2022 - 22:09
    +4

    Can anyone working in the IT industry shed some light on the sort of roles (if any) an 'undergrad cert in Applied Technologies' may assist someone to land?
    I understand it would count as credit towards a degree but would this itself have any weight?
    Currently in another profession but looking at IT as another option for the future.

    • 6079 Smith on 04/01/2022 - 22:17
      +4

      I’m just looking forward to knowing what Python is

      • Clear on 04/01/2022 - 22:24
        +1

        When I studied at UTAS years ago it's all we ever did. So much Python and Java of course.

        • RichardMelbourne on 04/01/2022 - 22:45
          +9

          Clearly, "years ago", means a lot fewer years to you than it does to me: neither Java, nor python existed when I was at uni 😕

          • kiitos on 04/01/2022 - 22:58
            +1

            @RichardMelbourne: Ha, I had the exact same reaction to that comment that you did!

          • SBOB on 04/01/2022 - 23:00
            +7

            @RichardMelbourne: Comp101 - Introduction to punch cards?

            • SlickMick on 05/01/2022 - 16:03

              @SBOB: My first programming assignment was pencil-marked cards posted from Control Data Training Institute to head office where they had a server to process them.
              They would post back the cards with a compiler listing for any corrections.

          • Ethereal Winter on 04/01/2022 - 23:50
            +1

            @RichardMelbourne: Java is pretty old, and apparently so are you 😅🤣

          • Grunntt on 05/01/2022 - 06:54
            +8

            @RichardMelbourne:

            neither Java, nor python existed when I was at uni

            The correct use of "neither" "nor" indicates you are not a recent graduate too.

          • Clear on 05/01/2022 - 09:08

            @RichardMelbourne: Oh yeah we had older guys who had worked with Pascal and all the old school stuff. Should be easy enough to learn in comparison.

            • Damonator84 on 05/01/2022 - 15:13

              @Clear: My god, Pascal Days seem like yesterday yet decades ago

              • SlickMick on 05/01/2022 - 16:06

                @Damonator84: wow. I did Pascal when I went back to uni after 20 years in the workforce.
                Cobol, Fortran and RPG is what I was trained in.

        • HelpMeiCantSee on 05/01/2022 - 10:15

          Memories. BASIC and Pascal.

        • bdl on 05/01/2022 - 12:33
          +2

          Java is a pooflip

          • Clear on 05/01/2022 - 12:49

            @bdl: It really is. Still used by so much. Throw it in the trash like Flash I say.

      • ltwo on 04/01/2022 - 23:54
        +1

        which unit actually offers Python?

    • Xizor on 04/01/2022 - 22:32
      +24

      From my experience IT related field (telecommunications) a degree or whatnot is largely the key to get in the door. When you're in, often nobody cares. What matters more is what actual skills you have you can apply that are relevant for that role, work ethic and attitude, willingness to take on challenges, to be proactive, ability to learn/adapt and otherwise be more useful than others around you. And of course, relationships. In IT there is an absolute plethora of highly or even over qualified people (on paper) that fall well short in one or more of these more fundamental attributes. And i thank them every day for it as it's kept me employed.

    • anawth on 05/01/2022 - 08:55
      +7

      I work in IT and have hired hundreds of people. I'd probably just consider this as showing your ability to apply yourself to something, but definitely wouldn't hire someone based on that alone - or any bachelors/masters etc either.
      Realistically, if you're going for an entry level position, I'm more likely to take your attitude into account than anything else.
      I think if you're interested in it, you should go for it.
      By the way, dev opportunities right now are huge - also cyber security, so look at those if something of interest too

      • quikstix on 06/01/2022 - 17:06
        +3

        Agree i have hired loads and been given a few recent of job offers ,y my most recent cert was almost 10yrs ago but proof is in the pudding and i always get into an in-depth technical discussion in an interview when being interviewed myself. I dont care what degree or certificate you have as long as you can show willingness and ability to learn or that you know your stuff. Recently had someone say they had loads of experience in 2 areas i was needing, asked them to a question i would expect anyone who has atleast a functional understanding in either area to be able to answer and i got crickets.. they had a Masters in some shape or form in comp sciences. Hired the guy who has no qualifications but taught me something i didnt know about a gotcha he found with a tech we used but hadnt come across yet.

        also agree about those 2 areas… also dont forget devops, everyone's favourite key word right now

  • 6079 Smith on 04/01/2022 - 22:12
    +4

    Just I rolled in Applied Tech - I’ve been looking for something to keep me busy and upskill

    Thanks so much for sharing !

    Also keen for student discounts again

    • Classo on 04/01/2022 - 22:15

      Do they say how much it'll cost?

      Reading the site, it only states:
      Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
      Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

      • 6079 Smith on 04/01/2022 - 22:16
        +2

        I did see that but it says in a few places that for 2022 the tuition and SSAF are waived, but will double check it’s free when I get accepted

        • DukeNinja on 04/01/2022 - 23:15
          -2

          What a palaver to enrol though. You have to go through the full enrolment process 🤯

          • 6079 Smith on 05/01/2022 - 19:48

            @DukeNinja: Yeah but like I just put my tertiary stuff in and didn’t bother with high school or uploading anything so it wasn’t too bad really, much less effort than most job applications I’ve done

      • twobit on 04/01/2022 - 23:21
        +3

        Seems only first 4 (of 16) are free -

        Eligibility for Associate Degree in Applied Technologies HECS Scholarship

        For domestic students commencing study in 2022, we are pleased to offer the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies with 100% tuition fee waiver for the first four units of your associate degree.

        Typically a unit is around $3000 each, so you still have to pay up to 12x$3000

        • Ploix on 05/01/2022 - 04:37
          +5

          Undergrad Cert is 4 units. Go with that instead

  • ganjadeals on 04/01/2022 - 22:18

    Personal competency statement => this is like those selection criteria for jobs xD

  • mrtee on 04/01/2022 - 22:22
    +6

    So 100% hecs waiver means 100% of the cost moves to your hecs? Or do you never have to pay it off, as in free? Please helps me understand

    • Korban Dallas on 04/01/2022 - 22:24
      +1

      Correct. Think my diploma was supposed to cost around 9k. It was all free

    • SnowDragon on 05/01/2022 - 07:43
      +2

      It means that the university waives your HECS contribution.

      Technically the courses are not "free" since the government still pays UTAS for the place, but from the students perspective it is.

      There is also the SSAF as mentioned above, but you may be able to unload that to HECS (I did while doing a degree)

  • ialam99 on 04/01/2022 - 22:22

    Just curious, if the HECS loan is being waved, how exactly is this university staying afloat? Or are other courses subsidising the free courses?

    • Korban Dallas on 04/01/2022 - 22:25
      +14

      Government handouts and international students

    • Clear on 04/01/2022 - 22:26

      Well it's not like there are any other universities in Tasmania. Everything has been done online since COVID so they've saved money there considering most of the international students are gone.

    • thydzik on 04/01/2022 - 23:14
      +2

      huge class sizes, and reused online content.

      • Aussiebargainer on 04/01/2022 - 23:54
        +3

        Spot on, I’m currently studying my Masters online through UNSW. Most subjects have between 150 - 350 students enrolled at $4460 domestic or $6460 International per student / subject.

        Online learning is becoming huge business for Uni’s as they can enrol hundreds of students per subject.

        Most of the course material I’ve used to date is from 2020. Just reuse the content

        • SlickMick on 05/01/2022 - 16:13

          which school? At UNSW Canberra it seems you have to be quick to get a spot in some classes - only 20-40 spots for all the cyber security postgraduate distance-learning courses.

          • Aussiebargainer on 05/01/2022 - 16:36

            @SlickMick: It's the Masters of Analytics through UNSW Business School.

            Depending on the subject, some subjects default to 999 spots whereas others start with 100 then open more if it fills up.

            My current subject (which started yesterday) has 187 students enrolled across 3 lecturers.

    • SnowDragon on 05/01/2022 - 07:46

      These courses are actually big money makers for the uni. The government pays for half of the place of these courses.

      So if the course cost was $2,000 for the student, the government would match that. What UTAS (and perhaps other uni's) do is create a whole lot of fairly interesting courses with little man power and waive their side of the fees. They may not be making $2,000 per student, but since it's $0 they'll get a LOT more enrolments.

      Gotta fund their move into the CBD somehow.

  • Kawaii on 04/01/2022 - 22:39
    -4

    utas is poop, I would never suggest anyone has anything to do with it.

    • Borg on 04/01/2022 - 22:46
      +1

      Why? I have done a few things with them and didn't have any issues.

    • RichardMelbourne on 04/01/2022 - 22:47
      +13

      So we should flip it?

    • carbeeye on 05/01/2022 - 18:13
      +1

      on the other hand, I had a great experience with utas (I have studied at UniMelb and ANU). They create a really safe and welcoming space and the profs were helpful and considerate. Did the Diploma of Sustainable Living, and I found cohort to be great and engaging. The amount of diversity, ages, work experiences, and knowledge from students contributed to a lot of different perspectives and a systems understanding of some of the issues we face. I felt the profs treated you more as a person rather than a student.

      • camshandez on 09/01/2022 - 22:20

        Could you possibly weigh in on how much time was needed per week? Did you do the 4 units in 6 months or 12?

        • carbeeye on 15/01/2022 - 00:31

          I was still studying at a different university and was doing UTas as a hobby. I probably spent 2-3 hours each fortnight, and slightly more when assessments were due. At the same time, the quality of my work was definitely not as high as my primary university. I started mid 2019 and finished Dec 2021. I was able to knock off 2 units as soon as I enrolled as they were winter intensives. I tried to do as many summer or winter intensives as I could so it wouldn't comprise my other studies. I found it quite manageable.

          • camshandez on 15/01/2022 - 06:56

            @carbeeye: Oh that's good to hear, sounds a lot more manageable than I thought!
            I've submitted an application the other day so will see how it goes if the units I'm after are available.
            Thanks for the response

  • bigchunguss on 04/01/2022 - 22:47

    Are these online or in person?

    • Gandalf the Thrifty on 04/01/2022 - 23:32
      +1

      Mostly online, but FAQ says some courses might have small on campus component.

  • Magicmagic on 04/01/2022 - 22:50
    +1

    Thanks OP. I applied for the Education Support course

  • avidd on 04/01/2022 - 22:50
    +1

    Thanks, signed up to the applied design course. It offers distance learning - how do I check if real time tutorial attendance is required? I work full time so might have to withdraw/cancel if it is.

    • Korban Dallas on 04/01/2022 - 22:51
      +1

      Check assessment items and course content. Should be a PDF.

      • avidd on 04/01/2022 - 22:52
        +1

        Great, there are a few assessment tasks but doesn't seem to mention tutorial attendance as one of them. Hopefully the tutorials/lectures get recorded otherwise I probably won't pass…

      • avidd on 19/01/2022 - 22:19

        I ended up deciding to withdraw from the course. Unfortunately working full time really means that I probably would miss all the tutorials (even at 6pm). Disappointing, Applied Design looked interesting.

  • AKJJ on 04/01/2022 - 22:58
    +3

    Thanks for sharing. The Diploma of Sustainable Living also still appears to be free, with waivers on some other courses too: https://www.utas.edu.au/study/scholarships-fees-and-costs/fe…

  • CI on 04/01/2022 - 23:00
    +1

    Can you link the diploma ? I can only see under grad cert not diploma as the outcome.

  • MS Paint on 04/01/2022 - 23:01
    +1

    Social Care

    Is this free or half price?

    Social Care

    Sem 2 | Online | 50% Tuition Fee

    • Clear on 05/01/2022 - 09:09
      +1

      Sem 2 | Online | 50% Tuition Fee

      There's your answer. It's only half waived.

  • nix1016 on 04/01/2022 - 23:13
    -2

    It looks like you can’t apply if you’ve studied at universities before?

    • Sweet3st on 05/01/2022 - 00:17

      Is this the case? Thought OP had bachelors already?

    • w37hsyea on 05/01/2022 - 00:58
      +6

      Doesn't look like that at all. Don't make things up.

    • blamesociety on 05/01/2022 - 10:47

      I have 2 degrees already and was able to do the diploma over the last 18 months with no issues.

    • 6079 Smith on 05/01/2022 - 19:50

      For some reason I read it this was as well the first time I ran through the page, not sure what but something about the wording made me think it was for first time students

      • nix1016 on 05/01/2022 - 20:10
        +1

        yeah it's actually on their application page for undergraduate certificates:

        Apply here if you're a domestic student, haven't studied at university before, or haven't completed a degree. For example, a Bachelor of Arts or Associate Degree.

        I read it as if you could only apply if you haven't studied at uni before.

  • ThemDealsThough on 04/01/2022 - 23:20

    Anyone know if New Zealanders in Aus on a Special visa get access to these courses for free?
    (Just wondering as they dont get access to HECS)

    • hnl on 04/01/2022 - 23:23
      +1

      You can apply for AU citizenship

    • mcbargainmeal on 05/01/2022 - 00:01

      Yes you should be fine

    • maroubra on 05/01/2022 - 00:01

      FAQ > Am I eligible for the HECS fee waiver?
      * a New Zealand citizen, who will be resident in Australia for the duration of their unit(s) of study

  • ltwo on 04/01/2022 - 23:34
    +2

    Note Introduction to Data Science KIT102 is delivered on-campus - so I think this precludes anyone looking to do Undergraduate Certificate in Data and Environmental Management remotely

    • hexcide on 05/01/2022 - 02:33
      +1

      "Data and Environmental Management
      Sem 1 | On Campus"

      The link to that course explicitly says that it has on campus requirement. Not flippin' poo at you, just saving time and confusion for others, in case there are other courses also requiring physical attendance. Courses saying "Online" are the ones you want if you are on the mainland.

    • pieweight on 05/01/2022 - 19:57
      +5

      I completed this last year, and just emailed the coordinator Son Tran and he said online was fine.

  • carlost82 on 04/01/2022 - 23:40
    +1

    Hey Korban, thanks for sharing. So you did the undergraduate certificate in sustainable living (Zou)? Approx 10 hours per week for how long do you reckon to complete the suggested for unit of communicating sustainability and the other 3 units?
    Sounds as if you did 7?

    • Korban Dallas on 04/01/2022 - 23:49
      +1

      No, I got the diploma.

      1.5 years to complete working full time.

      • Fishballs on 04/01/2022 - 23:51
        +1

        Did you start doing the undergrad certificate and then move on to the diploma? not sure if I want to commit to the diploma yet, but it sounds like you can continue on after the certificate and subjects are credited, is that righht?

        • Korban Dallas on 04/01/2022 - 23:56
          +2

          Full diploma start to finish.

          You could do a diploma and if you don't finish and completed required subjects get the certificate or yes, can continue. But run the risk of the courses not being free in the future.

  • SnoopX on 04/01/2022 - 23:43

    Thanks OP. This will help wifey as she has been looking into her Education Support Cert to compliment her diploma in Childcare. Cheers!

  • kgree92 on 04/01/2022 - 23:44

    Im confused how they can give these for free…. (even no HECS)

    • blerk on 05/01/2022 - 16:32

      Normal situation at uni, you get HECS debt of $3k-$9k per year to the ATO. The govt gives that money to the uni now (not whenever you pay it back). Since it’s a Commonwealth Supported Place the government pitches in some $ on their own behalf too… in the realm of $2k-$11k per year to the uni (on top of your HECS debt amount).

      So the uni misses out of the HECS debt $ in these “free” courses but still gets the government pitching in component.

  • Drakesy on 05/01/2022 - 00:01

    Government still ends up paying/non completion surely would have some clause associated with it

    • blerk on 05/01/2022 - 16:35

      They are bringing in a max of 7 years FTE CSP/HECS support, after that it’s full fee.

  • Cookiescream on 05/01/2022 - 00:07
    +3

    I am such a nerd, I love a free course!

  • Homr on 05/01/2022 - 00:40

    wow, free degrees and diplomas?

  • DukeNinja on 05/01/2022 - 00:54
    +1

    Looks like only the first 4 units are free. Certainly for the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies: https://www.utas.edu.au/courses/university-college/courses/z…

    • 11112007 on 05/01/2022 - 01:03
      +2

      Yeah just do the certificate, it's the first four courses of the associate degree and is covered.

    • Kustard King on 05/01/2022 - 04:31
      +1

      Those are the most weird courses ever..

    • Clear on 05/01/2022 - 09:12
      +5

      When I was at UTAS doing an Associate Degree was the cheaper shortcut to getting a Bachelor. AD had 6 units a year, while the Bachelor had 8 units a year. Complete your AD in 2 years and then study a further year to get your Bachelor. Essentially shaving off a few units and $$$.

      Fairly certain that loophole was closed not long after I exploited it.

      • w37hsyea on 05/01/2022 - 10:55

        Neither a loophole nor exploit.

        • Clear on 05/01/2022 - 11:12
          +1

          They certainly tried to stop me from graduating.

  • haxormad on 05/01/2022 - 01:44
    -8

    Looks like this is only for domestic students. Sadly international students won't be benefitted with this as they may have to pay.

    • inasero on 05/01/2022 - 06:02
      +21

      Why would the Australian govt subsidise international students? Do you offer to buy groceries for all the families in your neighbourhood?

  • HecticCrunt on 05/01/2022 - 01:50

    Will this affect my WAM/gpa? Im interested but have a strong WAM at the moment and want to keep options for medicine and law open.

    • Glorion on 09/01/2022 - 11:27

      Do you think that there is some database calculated your accumulated WAM? Your WAM is calculated from whatever transcripts YOU provide and will be specific to whatever you are applying for. I wouldn't worry one iota about this "bringing down" my WAM.

  • b0b0 on 05/01/2022 - 02:02

    Dumb question…

    I'm in the midst of application and I was being completely honest with all my education history like year 11, year 12 and Undergraduate and now the application is asking for supporting documents like Transcripts..

    College and University are decades ago for me and it will be a nightmare locating these documents… Did anyone else have this problem?

    • Kustard King on 05/01/2022 - 05:30

      Ha, I would have the same issue. Surely they don't want high school education details?

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