Enrolment
Are you undertaking Nationally Recognised (accredited) Training? If so you need to obtain your Unique Student Identifier (USI) before enrolling. Click here for further information.
How to Enrol
Once you have chosen your course, please ensure you read the enrolment conditions and complete the enrolment forms.
You can enrol online for most of our courses via the 'Enrol Now' button on each course page on our website.
Forms are also available to download from our website or in person from our Kiama and Shoalhaven offices. If you need assistance, one of our friendly team can help you fill them out in person or over the telephone. Once you have completed your enrolment forms, you can choose to submit them either by email or drop them off in person. See our Contact page for details.
When to Enrol
Enrol as early as possible as courses require a minimum number of students to run and will be cancelled if this number is not reached.
Please Note: this does not apply to distance courses which have continuous enrolment for individuals.
Who can Enrol
Generally, no prior experience or qualifications are necessary, however, occasionally selection criteria may apply, in which case this will be specified in the course description. Anyone aged 15yrs and over may enrol. Persons under 15yrs may be eligible for enrolment where specified. Registered Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer are offered to all students enrolling in accredited courses.
How to Pay
Mail:
Credit card, cheque, money order
Cheques made payable to Kiama Community College.
Please forward with fee to:
Kiama Community College
PO BOX 52 Kiama NSW 2533
In Person:
Credit card, cheque, cash or money order
Visit our friendly team at 7 Railway Pde, Kiama, NSW 2533 or Shoalhaven College, 1 Mattes Way, Bomaderry, NSW 2541
You may also pay by credit card over the phone or using the Direct Debit details provided on your invoice.
Concessions
Fees are kept as low as possible to cover co-ordination, tuition, venue hire, insurance and other costs associated with the course. The College offers a 10% concession for all courses (excluding subsidised courses) for students who hold a Health Care Card.
Confirmation & Receipts
Enrolment is confirmed on payment of fees. Receipts are issued immediately where enrolment is made in person. For phone and mail enrolments receipts are issued by email or may be posted where a self addressed, stamped envelope is supplied.
Induction & Orientation
Occurs on the first day of the course or when you receive your materials for distance or online courses. Students enrolling in accredited courses may access our Student Handbook or in the office.
Refunds & Cancellations
Please refer to the Fees and Refund Policy.
Certificates
Certificates or Statements of Attainment are issued to students who successfully complete the requirements for accredited courses unless there are fees still owing.
Access & Equity
We recognise that access and equity in adult education involves the removal of obstacles to learning and the active encouragement of participation through careful planning, scheduling and costing of courses. We offer support and advocacy as required including LLN support and special requirements to meet the needs of people with disabilities where practicable. It is the participant's responsibility to notify the College of support needs.
Appeals & Complaints
If you feel the College has been unjust and not acted in good faith on any issue including assessment, enrolment or course delivery please contact the Centre Manager.
Rights & Responsibilities
Participants have the right to a qualified tutor and a learning environment that is free from harassment or discrimination. The College reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any person from a class if their behaviour is deemed to be unacceptable, offensive or dangerous to themselves, staff or other students. Participants should be responsible for their own possessions during class and should adhere to WHS requirements such as wearing appropriate clothing and ensuring awareness of emergency procedures.