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Skilling South Australia (SA)
Government Funding


Published 30 Mar 2020

Skilling South Australia (SA) Government Funding

Claudia Reiners

 

What is Skilling South Australia Government Funding?


The Skilling South Australia is a government funding program for that pays part of your course fees in a traineeship, as well as a selection of priority funded qualifications that can be taken outside a traineeship.

This funding initiative is a partnership between the South Australian Government and the Commonwealth Government. It aims to encourage more people to enter vocational education and training so they can take advantage of growing industries such as social care, digital, tourism, and cybersecurity.

What does the Skilling South Australia Program offer participants?


The Skilling South Australia program gives students the opportunity to access:

  • over 700 subsidised apprenticeship programs
  • A selection high priority courses in areas of skills need, which can be taken without traineeships.

What kinds of courses am I eligible for?


Both the list of apprenticeship programs and high priority qualifications can be found on the State Government’s Subsidised Training List.

Funding in South Australia is paid directly to the Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Am eligible to participate in Skilling South Australia funding training?


To access Skilling South Australia funding, you need to be:

  • An Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or hold an eligible visa, AND
  • 16 years of age or older & not enrolled in secondary school, OR
  • 16 years of age or older, at secondary school and participating in training through the Training Guarantee for SACE Students (TGSS), OR
  • Currently training through a training contract

If you meet the above requirements, you may be eligible to access government-subsidised training.

How do I apply for Skilling South Australia funding?


The first step to applying for Skilling Australia funding is to check your eligibility.


Check Your Eligibility

Then you can search courses on the Skilled Careers website, and enquire with the training provider of your choice.


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