Frequently Asked Questions
About Studying With GTI

Yes. Every GTI course is a nationally recognised qualification, delivered by Global Training Institute (RTO 31192). They sit on the Australian Qualifications Framework and are recognised by employers across Australia.

It can. Some universities grant credit or advanced standing for a relevant diploma or advanced diploma, which can shorten a degree. The amount of credit is decided by the receiving university and varies by institution and course, so it is worth checking directly with the university you have in mind. Your GTI qualification gives you a recognised, AQF-level foundation to take into that conversation. 

Yes. Global Training Institute is a Registered Training Organisation, RTO no: 31192. Our qualifications are nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework and listed on the national training register at training.gov.au

Our qualifications are widely accepted across construction, civil, government, mining, defence, health, logistics and the corporate sector. They are the credentials many Australian employers list in job ads, and many government tenders specifically require staff to hold an AQF-level qualification. Because the training is nationally recognised, it is accepted by employers across Australia. 

Yes. Employer-funded enrolments are common, and many of our students arrive because a manager directed them here. We can deal directly with your employer on quotes, invoicing and, for organisations enrolling several staff, account management and progress reporting. Talk to our team and we will set it up. 

Full fees for our diplomas are typically around $7,680, with GTI scholarships available that reduce this significantly, subject to eligibility. The exact figure depends on the qualification and any credit you receive, so your advisor confirms your price before you pay; nothing is locked in until then. Payment plans are available, and we accept VISA and MasterCard. GTI scholarships available.

A VET Student Loan is an Australian Government loan that helps eligible students pay tuition fees for approved higher-level qualifications, repaid later through the tax system once you earn above the threshold. Eligibility depends on the qualification, your residency status and academic suitability. We can check whether your course and situation qualify on your first call.

Your refund entitlements are set out in your enrolment agreement, which you sign before you pay, so the terms are clear up front. Because the course is self-paced with no fixed cohorts, you can also apply to pause or defer rather than withdraw if life gets in the way. If you are weighing this up, talk to our course advisors and they will walk you through your options. 

Yes. Many of our graduates have completed paired or stacked qualifications, for example a Diploma of Leadership and Management alongside a Diploma of Civil Construction Management. Because study is self-paced and assessment draws on your real work, combining qualifications can be an efficient way to formalise the full breadth of what you do. Your advisor can map out a combination that makes sense for your role. 

They vary slightly by qualification, but for our diplomas you generally need to be 25 or over, with either Year 12, an AQF qualification at Certificate IV level or above, or a pass in a government-approved language, literacy and numeracy test. You also need relevant industry experience, usually around two to three years, or a related Certificate IV. If you are close but not quite there, talk to us and we will tell you honestly whether you are ready. 

You can start any time. There are no fixed intakes or cohorts, so you are not waiting months for a term to begin. Most people start within about two weeks of their first call. Talk to us and we will tell you honestly whether you are ready.

That is exactly what the first call is for. We cover business and leadership, project management, construction and civil, safety and compliance, and operations and government, so the right fit depends on the work you do and where you want it recognised. We will talk through your role, your experience, and your goals, and we will not push you into a qualification that is not right for you.

Yes. Your experience is the starting point, not an afterthought. Once you enrol, your trainer works through the qualification with you and, where you have relevant experience for a specific unit, runs a Competency Conversation to recognise it. This is an interview of roughly one to two hours where the trainer talks through the assessment questions, reviews the workplace examples you can submit as evidence, and flags anything you still need to complete. 

A Competency Conversation for a single unit usually takes one to two hours. Across the whole qualification, RPL for prior study and work experience can save most experienced professionals three to six months, with up to 60% credit possible against the qualification. The exact saving depends on how much relevant experience and prior study you bring. 

Workplace examples that show you can do the work. That can include documents or work samples you have produced, referee or supervisor confirmation, and your answers in the Competency Conversation itself. Evidence needs to be relevant to the unit, your own work, recent (work samples are generally under three years old), and enough to cover the requirements. Your trainer tells you exactly what fits before you gather anything, so you are not chasing paperwork you do not need. 

That is the most common outcome, and it is completely normal. RPL is assessed unit by unit, so you get credit for the parts your experience covers and complete the remaining units through the course. Your trainer flags exactly what is left after each Competency Conversation, so you always know where you stand. 

RPL is how we formally recognise skills you already have, so you are not made to relearn the job you have been doing for years. At GTI it happens in two stages. Before you enrol, credit transfer covers any units you have already completed in another nationally recognised qualification. After you enrol, your trainer recognises relevant work experience unit by unit through a Competency Conversation. Most experienced people combine both and finish sooner than they expect. 

No. There are no exams in any GTI qualification. Every assessment is competency based and built around the work you already do, so you show what you can do rather than sit a test. You submit your work, get feedback from your trainer, and refine it. You get up to five guaranteed submission attempts per unit.

Yes. The course is 100% online and works on any device, so you can study from your phone, tablet, or computer, wherever you are. We do recommend that our students use a computer for completing the written work as it’s easier. But a tablet with an attached keyboard will work just as well.

Most working professionals find four to six hours a week sustainable, including time for the workplace-based assessment tasks. Because it is self-paced, you can push harder when work is quiet and ease off when life is busy. 

It is 100% online. No classrooms, no campus visits, no set class times. You study from anywhere, and your trainer is available by phone and email throughout.

End dates will depend on the type of qualification you are completing.  Most students complete in around 9 to 16 months at four to six hours a week, faster with RPL, but you set the pace. If work or family gets in the way you can apply to extend deadlines or defer; one of our students finished after a six-month deferral following the birth of her second child. Your enrolment agreement sets out the maximum enrolment period, and your advisor can confirm it for your course and funding type.  

You study 100% online and completely self-paced. Most students put in around four to six hours a week, in the evenings or at weekends, around work and family. You get a dedicated trainer with real industry experience, and there is no fixed cohort or start date, so you begin when you are ready.

There is no pass-or-fail exam to fail. Assessment is competency-based, which means your trainer reviews your submission, gives you feedback, and you revise and resubmit until you have demonstrated the unit. The goal is to get you to competent, not to catch you out, and your trainer supports you the whole way. 

Yes. The courses are 100% online with no set class times. Most students study 4-6 hours per week, typically evenings or weekends. You can pause or extend if work gets demanding.

Call a Course Advisor on 1800 998 500 or check your eligibility online, and they will confirm the course is the right fit, walk you through RPL, and set you up. Every course comes with a 20-day risk-free guarantee: trial it for 20 days from your start date and, if it is not right, withdraw with a full refund of fees paid.

Life happens. You can pause your studies, extend deadlines, or adjust your schedule. We’re here to help you succeed, not add stress.

You are assigned a dedicated trainer who knows your industry, and support runs the whole way through, not just at enrolment. You can book competency conversations, ask for feedback on drafts, and reach the team by phone or email whenever you need a hand.

Yes. These are nationally recognised qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework. They are the same qualifications offered by TAFEs and universities.