its great that they perform this course, the cost is fkn ridiculous. Its profiteering off the popularity.
I was very very very lucky - I moved upto QLD in 07, and did a one day course to go from my L's to my open licence. Cost prob. $100-150 all up.
http://www.sa.gov.au...and+permit+fees
Rider Safe motorcycle training courses
Level one, basic $364.00
Level two, advanced $324.00
Rider Safe learner's permit (only issued for 24 months )$55.00
$743.00 WTF!!!