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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:
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:
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
Refer to the UAN Map for further information
Useful Links and Relevant Documents
Process Map Establishing eligibility, entitlement and conducting the upfront assessment of need:
Eligibility Checking:
https://www.skills.vic.gov.au/s/how-to-check-your-eligibility
Upfront Assessment of Need Guidelines:
Suitability and Support Needs Assessment:
https://providers.skills.sa.gov.au/Deliver/Upfront-Assessment-of-Need
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:
For more information on JobTrainer, visit:
Eligibility Criteria
A person can participate under JobTrainer if they are:
Eligibility Exemptions
The normal Skills First eligibility criteria apply to JobTrainer but with two exceptions.
Student can grant an eligibility exemption who doesn’t meet the upskilling requirement.
Student can grant an eligibility exemption who doesn’t meet the ‘two at level in a lifetime’ limit.
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