GOVERNMENT FUNDING
South Australia

Government Funding

South Australia

WorkReady

WorkReady allows eligible SA students to enrol in subsidised qualifications (Certificate II through to Advanced Diploma) across a range of industries. Regardless of the qualification level or industry, eligible students are able to access bridging units or learner support services to assist them complete their studies. Additionally, job seekers can access employment programs to connect them with jobs in their local area.

For more information on WorkReady SA, visit:

Entitlement

Assess entitlement to number of qualifications and levels allowable for subsidy.

Key Criteria:

  • Prior subsidised qualification/s
  • Highest accredited non-school qualification
  • Government concessions: Entitlement to course fee concession subsidy:
    • holders of Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, Veteran Affairs Concession Card
    • prisoners/detainees in a South Australian correctional institution/detention centre
    • Guardianship of the responsible Minister (GOM)

Course Conditions

Some subsidised training has course conditions and is only available to certain students, such as TGSS/VET for School Students or Training Contracts. 

The Subsidised Training List provides information on courses and conditions. You can also calculate subsidies and customise and export data.

To discover subsidised training opportunities, see Subsidised Training List.(hyperlink: https://providers.skills.sa.gov.au/Get-Started/Subsidised-Training-List)

Eligibility Criteria

A person can participate under JobTrainer if they are:

  • an Australian or New Zealand citizen
  • a permanent Australian resident
  • the holder of a state sponsored visa on a pathway to permanent residency (see Eligible visa types)
    • Skilled – Work Regional (subclass 491)
    • Skilled – Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 489)
    • Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494)
    • Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa, subclass 188
    • Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV), subclass 790
    • Bridging Visa A, subclass 010
    • Bridging Visa E (BE), subclass 050 and 051
    • Temporary Protection Visa (TPV), subclass 785
    • Bridging Visa F (BVF), subclass 060
    • Partner Visa (Temporary), subclass 820 and 309
  • Visa holders on the following repealed provisional visas are also eligible for subsidised training:
    • Skilled – Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 489)
    • Skilled – Regional Sponsored Visa (subclass 475)
    • Skilled – Regional Sponsored Visa (subclass 487)
    • Skilled Independent – Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 495)
    • Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Permanent) Visa (subclass 187)
    • Senior Executive (Provisional) Visa (subclass 161)
    • Investor (Provisional) Visa (subclass 162)
    • State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Provisional) Visa, subclass 163
    • State/Territory Sponsored Senior Executive (Provisional) Visa, subclass 164
    • State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) Visa, subclass 165

To check a visa type, visit the Department of Home Affairs.

To check any work or study entitlement conditions attached to a visa, visit the Australian Government’s Visa Entitlement Verification Online service.

Upfront Assessment Need (UAN)

SCEI will meet with the student to conduct an UAN process and assess the student’s ability to successfully complete chosen qualification.

Participant suitability and support needs assessment:

SCEI will determine the student’s suitability for to access a subsidised training place in their chosen qualification. SCEI will identify if there are any support needs relating to the student’s living circumstances, learning environment and study/employment transitions.

This part of the UAN process utilises the Suitability and Support Needs Checklist that identifies what at a minimum must be assessed by SCEI.

Participant literacy & numeracy assessment:

SCEI will conduct and identify the student’s level of literacy and numeracy capabilities and determine if support is necessary to ensure a successful outcome in the qualification of choice and transition to work.

This part of the UAN process utilises the Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) on-line literacy and numeracy assessment tool provided at no cost to training providers under Department license with the Australian Council for Educational Research. The CSPA provides for two approaches to assessment of literacy and numeracy and the choice of which is determined by the qualification AQF level. 5

    • Snapshot Reading and Numeracy Indicator (SRNI) 
      • Must be used under supervision to assess reading and numeracy capabilities in individuals seeking access to subsidised training in a Certificate II or III
      • The SRNI identifies further assessment is required if the individual is below Australian Core Skills Framework (ASCF) Exit Level 2 in either reading or numeracy
      • Where no further assessment is required the individual may proceed in the UAN process
      • Where further assessment is required the individual must undertake the Literacy and Numeracy Comprehensive Assessment

 

    • Literacy and Numeracy Comprehensive Assessment (LaNCA) 
      • Must be used under supervision to assess reading, writing and numeracy capabilities in individuals seeking access to subsidised training in a Certificate IV or higher qualification
      • The LaNCA identifies the individual meets the minimum level of ACSF Exit Level 3 in reading and numeracy and ACSF Exit Level 2 in writing for access to a Certificate IV or higher qualification
      • Where the student is meets the levels required the individual may proceed in the UAN process
      • Where the student is below the minimum level required the LaNCA must be interpreted to determine what literacy and/or numeracy supports are needed to support a successful training outcome in the course of choice
      • A LaNCA may only be interpreted by a Foundation Skills assessor who meets Departmental requirements
    • Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) Interpretation Report – online
      • A CSPA Interpretation Report is completed online where interpretation of a LaNCA is required
      • A CSPA Interpretation Report contains the LaNCA interpretation and identifies what literacy and numeracy support is required as a condition of access to the qualification of choice
      • A CSPA Interpretation Report may recommend foundation skills Bridging Units or foundation skills qualifications or other informal supports

 

    • Learning and Support Report (LSR) – online
      • The LSR is completed online for each participant (NB. On completion of on-line LSR, use link on the last page to download a copy for your files)
      • The LSR contains a summary of the findings of the UAN process
      • The LSR serves as a checklist of completion of the UAN process

 

    • Vocational and Foundation Skill Bridging Unit and Foundation Skill Qualification records Access to vocational or foundation skill Bridging Units or foundation skills qualifications is determined by the training provider and based on evidence collected through the UAN process. Establishing a training account is dependent on the training provider and individual fulfilling UAN requirements.

Refer to the UAN Map for further information

JobTrainer

The South Australian state government (in partnership with the federal government) have allocated more than $88 million in new training opportunities for the residents of South Australia.

The initiative is known as JobTrainer SA and enables thousands of job seekers, new workers, and school leavers to access free and heavily subsidised training. Additionally, the wages of apprentices and trainees are subsidised to ensure the completion of their trade qualification.

JobTrainer SA is designed to upskill workers in high demand employment sectors and growth industries. These include health care and personal support (disability, child care, aged care), defence forces, IT and cybersecurity, and creative industries, however there are limited places under this scheme (23,500 new training opportunities — either free or at very low cost).

What evidence do I need to enrol someone in JobTrainer?

In addition to the normal requirements for sighting and retaining evidence of eligibility for Skills First, student is either aged 17 to 24 or a job seeker to enrol them under the JobTrainer initiative.

Evidence of job seeker

If a student is over 24 and a job seeker you must sight and retain evidence of their job seeker status.

We accept the following:

  • A current and valid Commonwealth Health Care Card, Pensioner
  • Concession Card or Veteran’s Gold Card
  • A separation certificate from their employer
  • A letter from their employer or company receiver stating that they have been made, or will be made, redundant or retrenched. 

For more information on JobTrainer, visit:

Eligibility Criteria

A person can participate under JobTrainer if they are:

  • 17 to 24 years old when the course starts; or a job seeker of any age.
  • They must not have commenced a full qualification under JobTrainer before.

Eligibility Exemptions

The normal Skills First eligibility criteria apply to JobTrainer but with two exceptions.

  • No upskilling requirement

Student can grant an eligibility exemption who doesn’t meet the upskilling requirement.

  • No ‘two at level in a lifetime’ limit

Student can grant an eligibility exemption who doesn’t meet the ‘two at level in a lifetime’ limit.

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