What is JobTrainer funding?
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.
What courses are being funded in South Australia?
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.
Courses approved under JobTrainer South Australia include nationally recognised qualifications (from Certificate I though Advanced Diploma), as well as skill sets and short courses that enable the student to obtain a licence or work permit.
How much will the courses cost?
JobTrainer SA will open up approximately 23,500 new training opportunities — either free or at very low cost.
Who is eligible for JobTrainer?
To qualify for a free or subsidised course under SA JobTrainer you must be a resident of South Australia, aged 17-24 years of age or currently out of work (this includes school leavers and those who have recently lost their job) or receiving an income support payment (eg, JobSeeker, Austudy, Youth Allowance).
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
Popular JobTrainer courses
Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of JobTrainer funded places and eligibility requirements.
Certificate IV in Disability Support
- 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.




Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.




Certificate IV in Mental Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.



Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.



Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.



Certificate IV in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.



Certificate III in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.



Diploma of Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.



Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate III in Pathology Collection
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Diploma of Nursing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Diploma of Leadership and Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Youth Work
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
