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2020 Fees
Accreditation of a counselling or psychotherapy training program
There is a two-stage fee structure when applying for PACFA accreditation. There is a non-refundable application fee and an accreditation fee which covers accreditation for either 5 or 7 years for each location where the course is delivered. Applicants are required to pay any travel costs that are incurred to undertake site visits. PACFA aims to reduce travel costs for applicants by appointing local panellists, whenever possible, to undertake the site visits. Small providers with less than 15 students at first year intake are eligible for the discounted fees.
| One course location | Fee (inc GST) < 15 students |
Fee (inc GST) > 15 students |
| Application fee (per course) | $1,000 | $1,400 |
| Accreditation for 5 years (per course) | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Accreditation for 7 years (per course) | $1,400 | $2,100 |
| Travel for site visit | At cost | At cost |
| TOTAL | $2000 / $2,400 | $2,900 / $3,500 |
| Additional course location | Fee (inc GST) | |
| Accreditation for 5 years (per location) | $600 | $1,000 |
| Accreditation for 7 years (per location) | $840 | $1,400 |
| Travel for site visit (if required) | At cost | At cost |
| TOTAL | $600 / $840 | $1,000 / $1,400 |
Accreditation of a specialist training program
There is a two-stage fee structure when applying for PACFA accreditation of a specialist training program. There is a non-refundable application fee and an accreditation fee which covers accreditation for 5 years for each location where the course is delivered. Applicants are required to pay any travel costs that are incurred to undertake site visits. PACFA aims to reduce travel costs for applicants by appointing local panellists, whenever possible, to undertake the site visits. Small providers with less than 15 students at first year intake are eligible for the discounted fees.
| One course location | Fee (inc GST) < 15 students |
Fee (inc GST) > 15 students |
| Application fee | $500 | $1,000 |
| Accreditation for 5 years | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Accreditation for 7 years | $1,400 | $2,100 |
| Travel for site visit | At cost | At cost |
| TOTAL | $1,500 / $1,900 | $2,500 / $3,100 |
| Additional course location | Fee (inc GST) < 15 students |
Fee (inc GST) > 15 students |
| Accreditation for 5 years | $600 | $1,200 |
| Travel for site visit (if required) | At cost | At cost |
| TOTAL | $600 | $1,200 |
Fees for Extension or Changes of Accredited Courses
Course Extension:
The administration fee for course extensions is $220.00 (inc. gst). Fees for extensions to existing accreditation are calculated on a pro-rata basis on current rates.
Course Change:
The administration fee for changes to the course is $220.00 (inc. gst). There may be additional fees for work undertaken to assess that the course meets PACFA accreditation.
To apply for an extension or change to an accredited course please complete the application form
Withdrawal of application and refunds
The application fee is not refundable after 14 days of receipt of payment. Where a request for a refund is received within 14 days together with a request to withdraw the application, a 20% administration fee is payable. Applicants will be invoiced for accreditation fees once accreditation has been approved.
How to pay
Full payment of the application fee must accompany the relevant application form. Assessment of an application will not commence until payment is received by PACFA. Please contact the EPAC Administrator to ask for an Invoice prior to submitting the application.
EPAC Administrator
Luise Tartaglia
Phone: 03 9486 3077 or click here to email
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