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1.1.S.160 Short course (YA, Austudy, PES)

Definition

For the purposes of YA, Austudy and PES, a short course is a full-time course of education that lasts for 30 weeks or less, including vacations.

Act reference: SSAct section 23(1)-'short course'

Policy reference: SS Guide 1.1.F.210 Full year course (PES)

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