Fees
Assessments and Exams
AUD from 1 April 2018 – 31 March 2019
Desktop assessment of eligibility (overseas qualified)
$1,340
Skills Migration Assessment (Australian qualified and DSR Candidates that have passed the MCQ exam)
$250
Mutual Recognition assessment – New Zealand
$300
Written MCQ Exam – Application to sit in Australia in September 2018 & March 2019
$1,150
Written MCQ Exam – Application to sit offshore in September 2018 & March 2019
$1,350
Oral Counselling Interview Exam – Application for Australian sitting May/October 2018
Oral Counselling Interview Exam – UK or Canada sitting
$1,225
$1,950
Ad Hoc (unscheduled) Oral Counselling Interview Exam*
Ad Hoc (unscheduled) UK or Canada Oral exam sitting
$1,575
$2,425
Lodgement of application for special consideration
$50
*Ad hoc (unscheduled) Oral exams can be arranged outside of the scheduled timing. Enquiries can be forwarded to dsr@daa.asn.au
Appeals
Stage 1 – Assessment
L1 appeal of assessment of eligibility to sit examinations
$150
L2 appeal of assessment of eligibility to sit examinations
$700
Stage 2 – Multiple Choice Question Exam
L1 appeal outcome of written MCQ exam
$250
L2 appeal outcome of written MCQ exam
$800
Stage 3 – Oral Counselling Interview Exam
L1 appeal outcome of oral counselling interview exam
$250
L2 appeal outcome of oral counselling interview exam
$800
NB. Assessments and examinations are exempt from the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).
These fees were current at the time of this website update, however, they may change from time to time. Please note that fees are subject to increases as determined by the Board of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
Each fee allows you only one attempt at each examination.
English language testing
You should contact the OET (www.occupationalenglishtest.org) for up to date information on locations and fees.
You should contact IELTS (www.ielts.com.au) organisations for up to date information on locations and fees.
Reapplying for an Assessment of Eligibility
Candidates who do not successfully complete the oral and written examination requirements within three years of assessment of their eligibility will need to re-apply for a new Assessment of Eligibility to sit the DAA Examinations in Dietetics and pay the appropriate fee in full.
Cancellations of exam sitting
Once candidates have applied and been accepted for a particular examination session, withdrawal will result in a cancellation fee being charged.
Written Multiple Choice Question Exam Cancellation
Cancellation by candidate of exam booking up to 9 weeks prior
Refund of 50%
Cancellation by candidate of exam booking up to 2 weeks prior
Refund of 20%
Cancellation by candidate of exam booking less than 2 weeks prior
No refund
Oral Counselling Interview Exam Cancellation
Cancellation by candidate of exam booking up to 6 weeks prior
Refund of 50%
Cancellation by candidate of exam booking up to 2 weeks prior
Refund of 20%
Cancellation by candidate of exam booking less than 2 weeks prior
No refund