Program time caps

The AGPT program is a three-year, full-time (or part-time equivalent) program. If you’re doing rural generalist training, this increases to a four year full-time (or part-time equivalent) program. These are minimum program times, not including RPLE. The time cap differs according to your training stream and whether you’re training full time or part time. 

What’s not included in the program time caps

Some types of leave are not included in the training caps

• Category 1 leave – leave entitled by law (eg sick leave, carer’s leave, etc)
• Category 3 leave – Australian Defence Force (ADF) service leave. 

Extending your program time

If you need to extend your program time, and you expect your overall program time will exceed the times listed above, you’ll need to seek approval. For more information about program  time caps, please refer to the AGPT Registrar Handbook.