Adelaide

Government funded courses

Government funding provides subsidised course fees to eligible students in an effort to address skills shortages.

Government funding available in Adelaide

Fee-Free TAFE

Looking to upgrade your skillset and propel your career forward? If you're in South Australia (SA), you might have the opportunity to access free training.

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Eligibility criteria


You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

  • be a First Nations Australian; OR
  • be 17-24 years of age; OR
  • be unemployed or receiving income support payments; OR
  • be an unpaid carer; OR
  • be a person who identifies as female and is facing economic insecurity; OR
  • be a person who identifies as female and is undertaking study in non-traditional fields; OR
  • be a person with a disability, including autism and neurodivergence.
  • be a certain category of visa holder.

 

As well as ALL of the following requirements:

  • be 16 years of age or older
  • not enrolled at any school
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in SA
Additional criteria may apply.

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.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 16 years of age or older
  • not enrolled at any school
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in SA
Additional criteria may apply.

Skilling South Australia

Skilling South Australia allows eligible SA students to enrol in subsidised qualifications from Certificate I through to an Advanced Diploma.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 16 years of age or older
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in SA
Additional criteria may apply.

Skills Checkpoint

Skills Checkpoint is a program offering career guidance and training options for older workers within South Australia. It’s designed for people aged over 45 and it helps workers to stay in their current job role, transition to a new role at their workplace or find a whole new career path.

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Eligibility criteria Additional criteria may apply.

Work Ready

WorkReady is the funding and incentive program in South Australia for Vocational Education and Training (VET). WorkReady provides training and employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups, strategic industries and regional locations.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 16 years of age or older
  • not enrolled at any school
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in SA
Additional criteria may apply.

Popular government funded courses

Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of funded places and eligibility requirements.

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection
On Campus
8 months
$6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Phlebotomist Pathology Collector
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Phlebotomist Pathology Collector
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
On Campus, Online
3 - 11 months
$27 - $3,375
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal Disability Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer
Mental Health Support Worker Senior Support Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer Disability Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer
+ 10 more
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$100 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Counsellor Support Worker Outreach Worker Relationship Counsellor Peer Support Worker Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Student Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker
+ 9 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 11 months
$27 - $3,375
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker
Aged Care Manager Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Officer Support Worker Disability Support Worker Senior Support Worker Home Carer Trainee Support Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Patient Care Assistant
+ 11 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$100 - $4,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker
Mental Health Support Worker Residential Care Officer Community Care Worker Youth Justice Officer Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Peer Support Worker Case Manager Community Development Worker Outreach Worker Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Senior Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Housing Officer Residential Care Worker Family Support Worker Youth Worker
+ 18 more
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Online
12 months
$2,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operating Theatre Technician Occupational Therapy Assistant Patient Care Assistant
Nursing Assistant Pathology Assistant Ward Assistant Patient Services Assistant Allied Health Assistant Hospital Attendant
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operating Theatre Technician Occupational Therapy Assistant Patient Care Assistant Nursing Assistant Pathology Assistant Ward Assistant Patient Services Assistant Allied Health Assistant Hospital Attendant + 6 more
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 - 12 months
$504 - $8,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Room Assistant Childcare Worker Family Day Care Educator
Childcare Assistant Nanny Early Childhood Educator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Room Assistant Childcare Worker Family Day Care Educator Childcare Assistant Nanny Early Childhood Educator + 3 more
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$99 - $7,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer
Disability Support Worker
+ 1 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer Disability Support Worker + 1 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$100 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker Community Care Worker
Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Community Development Worker Case Manager Housing Officer Family Support Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Intake Worker
+ 10 more
HLT54121

Diploma of Nursing
On Campus
20 months
$31,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rehabilitation Nurse Mental Health Nurse Aged Care Nurse
Enrolled Nurse Community Health Nurse
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rehabilitation Nurse Mental Health Nurse Aged Care Nurse Enrolled Nurse Community Health Nurse + 2 more
CHC40421

Certificate IV in Youth Work
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$3,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Youth Counsellor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Youth Counsellor + 4 more
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Blended, On Campus
8 - 12 months
$100 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lifestyle Coordinator Occupational Therapy Assistant Diversional Therapy Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lifestyle Coordinator Occupational Therapy Assistant Diversional Therapy Assistant
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
$567 - $3,375
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Aboriginal Disability Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker
Trainee Support Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Senior Support Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker
+ 9 more
AHC30722

Certificate III in Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson Landscape Labourer Garden Labourer
Nursery Hand
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson Landscape Labourer Garden Labourer Nursery Hand + 1 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)
Online
18 months
$4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Developer Game Developer Backend Developer
Database Administrator Programmer Frontend Developer Software Developer Web Developer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Developer Game Developer Backend Developer Database Administrator Programmer Frontend Developer Software Developer Web Developer + 5 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Online
12 months
$6,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager General Manager Project Coordinator
Supervisor Team Leader Assistant Manager Area Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Team Administrator Service Director
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager General Manager Project Coordinator Supervisor Team Leader Assistant Manager Area Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Team Administrator Service Director + 8 more
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie
On Campus, Online
12 months
$9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Bakery Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Bakery Assistant
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
Blended, On Campus
18 months
$4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Administrator IT Support Officer Network Administrator
Network Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Administrator IT Support Officer Network Administrator Network Technician + 1 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
9 - 12 months
$191 - $2,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Peer Support Worker
Support Worker Outreach Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker
+ 6 more
CHC43215

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
On Campus, Online
14 months
$4,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Welfare Worker Substance Abuse Counsellor Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Welfare Worker Substance Abuse Counsellor Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
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