Enrolment

Program Fees

The Program fee per participant is currently $5,800 GST-free. The fee for the Program includes:

  • Program materials and resources.
  • Face-to-face delivery of all four units by expert presenters.
  • Registration and assessment through the National Assessment Centre.
  • Administrative costs associated with workshops.
  • Support from the PSM Program Office.
  • University accreditation.
  • The graduation ceremony.

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Terms and Conditions – effective 3 October 2008

Acceptance
  • Applications for the Program will be processed by the SA PSM Program Manager within three working days of lodgement.
  • Applicants who have been accepted for the Program have up until the Close of Applications date (of the enrolled intake) to defer or withdraw without incurring the Program Fee.
Payment
  • An invoice for the Program fee will be issued in the week after the Close of Applications date
  • Program fees are to be paid in full and prior to commencement
  • Program fees will not be refunded under any circumstances
Deferral
  • Accepted applicants or participants seeking to defer from the Program must apply in writing to the SA PSM Program Manager
  • Deferrals will only be granted once, and in exceptional circumstances and are subject to the availability of places in future intakes
  • Any outstanding assignments must be submitted by a deferred participant prior to re-joining the Program and due dates will be set by the PSM Program Manager. Alternatively re-attending a workshop is an option (see Workshop Attendance below)
  • If approved, participants must complete the Program within their two-year active registration period
Withdrawal
  • Accepted applicants or participants who withdraw at any stage after the Close of Applications date will incur the full Program fee.
  • If an accepted applicant withdraws prior to commencing  i.e before attending the Unit 1 workshop, the sponsoring agency can nominate a new applicant for the same intake
Workshop Attendance
  • Attendance at the workshops is a requirement of the PSM Program as follows:

          Unit 1 - 4 days; Unit 2 - 3 days; Unit 3 - 3 days; Unit 4 - 4 days;  A total of 14 days

  • Re-attendance at a workshop will incur a fee of $242 (inc GST) per day
  • Participants need to notify the PSM Program office at least 5 working days prior to a workshop if they are unable to attend, otherwise a catering fee of $33 (inc GST) per day will apply

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Program Dates

Three new Adelaide intakes of the PSM Program commence each year, usually starting in February, June and October. A regional intake may also be held in addition to the Adelaide intakes. The dates for upcoming intakes (and availability of places) are listed on the home page. Places are limited to approximately twenty two participants per intake, so applying early is recommended.

Workshop dates and assignment due dates are available for current participants of the Program.

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Applicants require the endorsement of their manager/mentor before commencing the PSM Program. This person will become your workplace sponsor.

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Recognition of Prior Learning

Participants who have previously completed tertiary postgraduate studies may wish to request a credit transfer, recognition of prior learning or standing towards the PSM Program.The graduate certificate awarded by our university partner is a postgraduate award. Work done in an undergraduate degree cannot be counted again as a full component towards a postgraduate qualification. Exemption from assessment (credit or standing) will only be considered if you have entered the PSM Program with a graduate certificate or higher degree, completed within the past ten (10) years.

Credit may be granted for one unit only, if you have satisfactorily completed assessed university accredited work in a relevant area as part of a postgraduate course. You will need to supply an academic transcript together with curriculum content and assessment methods. If credit is granted for a unit you will not need to complete any assessment for that unit. Under no circumstances will credit be granted for PSM Unit 4, which includes the Work Based Project. Since the Work Based Project is the key assessment item, if it and the unit are not undertaken by a participant there is no way of assessing if they have achieved the appropriate level of understanding of the subject matter.

Participants will have to contact the PSM Program Manager to apply for credit transfer. You will be required to provide full details of previous work completed, make a case for recognition and supply certified copies of student records (testamur, result transcripts, subject synopsis and assessment requirements).
The full PSM Program fee will still be payable even if a participant gains credit towards a PSM Program graduate certificate qualification. Workshop attendance is still recommended.

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Application Forms

Before you fill out the PSM Program application form, please ensure:

If you have further questions please contact the SA PSM Program Office. Otherwise you are now ready to enrol. By completing this online application form, you have read and agreed with the terms and conditions of the PSM Program. The enrolment process is simple:

  1. Complete the online application form. Make sure you select South Australia as the State/Territory.
  2. Once your application has been received by the PSM Program Office, you will be sent a ‘Confirmation of Acceptance and Invoicing Details’ Form, which you will need to fill out and return via fax.
  3. Once your ‘Confirmation of Acceptance and Invoicing Details’ Form has been received by the PSM Program Office, the SA PSM Program Manager will process your application. You will be notified of the outcome of your application via email.

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