South Australia

Government Funded Courses in SA

Find subsidised courses and check if you're eligible for funding in South Australia.

Government funding available in SA

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.

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.

Popular government funded courses

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

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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
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 - 12 months
$500 - $8,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$49 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Senior Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Outreach Worker
Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Community Development Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Family Support Worker Conservation Manager Financial Counsellor Housing Officer Park Manager Aboriginal Community Care Worker Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Council Member Intake Worker Community Worker Community Arts Worker International Development Worker Community Outreach Coordinator Social Welfare Officer Art Therapist Migrant Support Worker Community Educator Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Clinical Supervisor Aged Care Coordinator Youth Advocate Global Health Advisor Healthcare Social Worker Program Evaluator Education Support Officer Mental Health Case Manager Probation Officer Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Doula Community Recovery Officer Social Work Supervisor Wellbeing Coordinator Addiction Counsellor Nutrition Scientist Nutrition Advisor Health Advisor Gerontologist Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Community Advocate Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Neurologist Agricultural Economist Resource Economist Climate Scientist Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Community Rehabilitation Worker Family Therapist Disability Employment Consultant Arts Programmer Policy Researcher Community Engagement Coordinator Community Services Officer Youth Support Officer Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Behaviour Support Specialist Intelligence Officer Human Rights Activist Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Community Health Liaison
+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Senior Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Community Development Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Family Support Worker Conservation Manager Financial Counsellor Housing Officer Park Manager Aboriginal Community Care Worker Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Council Member Intake Worker Community Worker Community Arts Worker International Development Worker Community Outreach Coordinator Social Welfare Officer Art Therapist Migrant Support Worker Community Educator Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Clinical Supervisor Aged Care Coordinator Youth Advocate Global Health Advisor Healthcare Social Worker Program Evaluator Education Support Officer Mental Health Case Manager Probation Officer Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Doula Community Recovery Officer Social Work Supervisor Wellbeing Coordinator Addiction Counsellor Nutrition Scientist Nutrition Advisor Health Advisor Gerontologist Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Community Advocate Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Neurologist Agricultural Economist Resource Economist Climate Scientist Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Community Rehabilitation Worker Family Therapist Disability Employment Consultant Arts Programmer Policy Researcher Community Engagement Coordinator Community Services Officer Youth Support Officer Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Behaviour Support Specialist Intelligence Officer Human Rights Activist Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Community Health Liaison + 80 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
$20 - $3,375
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection

On Campus
8 months
$549 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Online
12 months
$6,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Digital Project Manager
Early Childhood Center Manager Theatre Manager Corporate Services Manager Athletic Director Performance Coach Superintendent Clinical Supervisor Pharmacy Manager Innovation Strategist Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Quality Control Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Vendor Manager Nurse Manager Program Evaluator Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Finance Director Site Manager Political Consultant Development Manager Risk Consultant Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Continuous Improvement Manager Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Social Work Supervisor Wellbeing Coordinator Contract Specialist Leadership Coach Employee Relations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Business Relationship Manager Company Director Promotions Manager Operations Analyst ICT Project Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Strategy Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Commercial Manager Geochemist Transport Manager Strategic Advisor IT Specialist Nutrition Scientist Palaeontologist Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist IT Operations Manager Innovation Manager Logistician Research and Development Manager Education Coordinator Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Business Process Analyst Organisational Development Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Training and Development Manager Customer Experience Manager Technical Manager Public Administrator Program Leader Capability Manager Project Director Chief Project Officer Senior Project Manager Data Miner Mining Manager Executive Director Neurologist Meteorologist Human Rights Advocate Creative Writer Editorial Writer Agricultural Economist Climate Scientist Resource Economist Arts Programmer Film Producer Location Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer International Project Manager Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Social Justice Advocate Crime Prevention Officer Investigator Court Administrator Records Manager Museum Director Social Media Strategist Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Financial Regulator Watchkeeper Deck Officer Environmental Health Officer Dog Trainer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Geological Technician Substation Technician Driller Offsider Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Abattoir Supervisor Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant RTO Compliance Officer Landfill Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) Airport Operations Manager Clinical Coder Bakery Manager Gaffer Driller Flying Instructor Helicopter Pilot Drilling Supervisor Grip Tour Operations Manager HVAC Technician Reservations Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director Life Coach Fleet Manager Executive Housekeeper Parts Manager Service Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Area Manager Assistant Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Dam Operations Manager Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Irrigation Water Supervisor Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Cabin Crew Supervisor Catchment Officer Business Specialist Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Services Manager Team Administrator Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Service Director Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Retention Specialist Grants Officer Workshop Supervisor Scrum Master Operations Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Cost Controller Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Travel Operator Diversity Consultant Business Leader International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Engagement Manager Cluster Manager Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Governance Coordinator Claims Specialist Performance Manager Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Library Assistant Assistant Broker Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Accounting Manager Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Resilience Officer Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Cellar Door Manager Winemaker Vineyard Manager Radio Producer Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager General Manager Supervisor Team Leader Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Park Manager Planning Officer Strata Manager Event Planner Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Digital Project Manager Early Childhood Center Manager Theatre Manager Corporate Services Manager Athletic Director Performance Coach Superintendent Clinical Supervisor Pharmacy Manager Innovation Strategist Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Quality Control Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Vendor Manager Nurse Manager Program Evaluator Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Finance Director Site Manager Political Consultant Development Manager Risk Consultant Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Continuous Improvement Manager Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Social Work Supervisor Wellbeing Coordinator Contract Specialist Leadership Coach Employee Relations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Business Relationship Manager Company Director Promotions Manager Operations Analyst ICT Project Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Strategy Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Commercial Manager Geochemist Transport Manager Strategic Advisor IT Specialist Nutrition Scientist Palaeontologist Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist IT Operations Manager Innovation Manager Logistician Research and Development Manager Education Coordinator Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Business Process Analyst Organisational Development Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Training and Development Manager Customer Experience Manager Technical Manager Public Administrator Program Leader Capability Manager Project Director Chief Project Officer Senior Project Manager Data Miner Mining Manager Executive Director Neurologist Meteorologist Human Rights Advocate Creative Writer Editorial Writer Agricultural Economist Climate Scientist Resource Economist Arts Programmer Film Producer Location Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer International Project Manager Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Social Justice Advocate Crime Prevention Officer Investigator Court Administrator Records Manager Museum Director Social Media Strategist Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Financial Regulator Watchkeeper Deck Officer Environmental Health Officer Dog Trainer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Geological Technician Substation Technician Driller Offsider Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Abattoir Supervisor Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant RTO Compliance Officer Landfill Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) Airport Operations Manager Clinical Coder Bakery Manager Gaffer Driller Flying Instructor Helicopter Pilot Drilling Supervisor Grip Tour Operations Manager HVAC Technician Reservations Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director Life Coach Fleet Manager Executive Housekeeper Parts Manager Service Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Area Manager Assistant Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Dam Operations Manager Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Irrigation Water Supervisor Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Cabin Crew Supervisor Catchment Officer Business Specialist Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Services Manager Team Administrator Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Service Director Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Retention Specialist Grants Officer Workshop Supervisor Scrum Master Operations Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Cost Controller Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Travel Operator Diversity Consultant Business Leader International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Engagement Manager Cluster Manager Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Governance Coordinator Claims Specialist Performance Manager Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Library Assistant Assistant Broker Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Accounting Manager Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Resilience Officer Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Cellar Door Manager Winemaker Vineyard Manager Radio Producer Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager General Manager Supervisor Team Leader Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Park Manager Planning Officer Strata Manager Event Planner Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer + 267 more
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Blended, On Campus
18 months
$8,500 - $18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00093

Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set

Online
13 weeks
$342 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00102

Mental Health Co-existing Needs Skill Set

On Campus, Online
13 weeks
$308 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie

On Campus, Online
12 months
$1,600 - $9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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