I think you will find these '150 hour CPL courses' at the big part 142 schools will cost
a hell of a lot more than the typical '200 hour CPL' at a small school.
Not the other way round...
Don't think the small schools have anything to worry about, particularly if this HECS thing drys up.
Additionally the 200 hour course attracts GST. We are talking in the vicinity of an additional cost of $15,000. As you will appreciate, that's a serious amount of money
Woah hang on a minute! $150k for a pay as you go, non full time, stretched out CPL? 200hrs at ~$300/hr on average (including solo time) means 60k tops, no more than $6k in GST
When the big schools and
'cadetships' charge $150k you can be sure they've added the 10% back in to that price so they don't miss out on your money! Oh My! What a saving!
Anyone who does any research before making such a life changing decision would soon realise which is the more sound approach. It's just a shame kids these days don't and get sucked in to glossy brochures and massive mortgage sized student loans (ie. Free flying training!).