South Australia

Skills Checkpoint Funding

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.

What is Skills Checkpoint funding?

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. The Federal Government program features online assessments, career advice from a trained consultant and a training co-contribution incentive.

If you’re eligible for Skills Checkpoint you’ll undertake personalised assessments to find out your current skill levels, strengths and career preferences. The assessments might include occupational aptitude testing or psychomotor testing. You’ll also meet with a career advisor who will provide individualised advice and create a career plan for you.

The career plan will address the skills you need to develop or update and look at possible training options. It might examine current labour market trends and make recommendations based on your current skills, aptitude testing and your individual circumstances. Your consultant will then discuss the possibility of subsidised training. The Skills Checkpoint offers a 50% co-contribution on recommended vocational courses up to $2,200.

To be eligible for the Skills Checkpoint program you need to be aged 45-70 years and an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Participants should be currently in work and at risk of entering the income support system, or just recently unemployed (within the last nine months). You need to be not receiving any other Federal Government employment assistance.

Find a skills checkpoint course in your area.

Eligibility criteria

Popular Skills Checkpoint courses

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

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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.
Aboriginal Disability Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker
Lifestyle Coordinator Disability Support Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer NDIS Worker
+ 5 more
  • 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.
Aboriginal Disability Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Lifestyle Coordinator Disability Support Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer NDIS Worker + 5 more
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.
Room Assistant Family Day Care Educator Childcare Worker
Childcare Assistant Early Childhood Educator Nanny
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Room Assistant Family Day Care Educator Childcare Worker Childcare Assistant Early Childhood Educator Nanny + 3 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.
Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Mental Health Worker
Mental Health Support Worker Behaviour Therapist Mental Health Practitioner Community Rehabilitation Worker Mental Health Advocate Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Case Manager
+ 7 more
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.
Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader
Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker NDIS Worker Education Support Officer Home Carer
+ 6 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$30 - $4,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Life Coach Aboriginal Community Care Worker Peer Support Worker
Volunteer Coordinator Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker Community Development Worker Welfare Worker Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Case Manager Outreach Worker Youth Justice Officer Residential Care Officer Youth Case Worker Animal Shelter Attendant Family Support Worker Youth Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Housing Officer NDIS Worker Youth Advocate Community Recovery Officer Doula Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Youth Officer Probation Officer Disability Employment Consultant Mental Health Advocate Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Community Health Liaison Court Support Worker Case Worker Community Advocate Community Educator Migrant Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Community Support Worker Community Worker Social Welfare Officer Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Community Outreach Coordinator Behaviour Support Specialist Intake Worker
+ 44 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.
Home Carer Home Care Nurse Aged Care Worker
Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Officer Disability Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Home Care Nurse Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Officer Disability Support Worker + 6 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
9 - 12 months
$20 - $2,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Outreach Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Peer Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Community Support Worker Caseworker NDIS Worker
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Outreach Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Peer Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Community Support Worker Caseworker NDIS Worker + 7 more
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.
Case Manager Family Support Worker Youth Worker
Case Worker Program Coordinator Community Development Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Family Support Worker Youth Worker Case Worker Program Coordinator Community Development Officer + 3 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.
Home Carer NDIS Worker Home Care Assistance Worker
Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Disability Support Worker Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer NDIS Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Disability Support Worker Support Worker + 6 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.
Diversional Therapy Assistant Disability Support Worker Lifestyle Coordinator
Wellness Coordinator Community Support Worker Program Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diversional Therapy Assistant Disability Support Worker Lifestyle Coordinator Wellness Coordinator Community Support Worker Program Coordinator + 3 more
HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection
On Campus
8 months
$549 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Phlebotomist Pathology Assistant
Pathology Collector
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Phlebotomist Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector + 1 more
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Online
12 months
$20 - $2,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operating Theatre Technician Nursing Assistant Patient Care Assistant
Hospital Orderly Ward Assistant Hospital Attendant Patient Services Assistant Community Health Liaison
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operating Theatre Technician Nursing Assistant Patient Care Assistant Hospital Orderly Ward Assistant Hospital Attendant Patient Services Assistant Community Health Liaison + 5 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Online
12 months
$6,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Manager Operations Manager Sales Manager
Project Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Customer Service Manager General Manager Human Resources Manager Team Leader
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Manager Operations Manager Sales Manager Project Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Customer Service Manager General Manager Human Resources Manager Team Leader + 6 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.
Beautician Salon Manager Waxing Therapist
Spa Therapist Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant Skin Therapist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beautician Salon Manager Waxing Therapist Spa Therapist Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant Skin Therapist + 4 more
HLT54121

Diploma of Nursing
On Campus
20 months
$14,779 - $31,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Enrolled Nurse Aged Care Nurse Rehabilitation Nurse
School Nurse General Practice Nurse Community Health Nurse Palliative Care Nurse Aged Care Coordinator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Enrolled Nurse Aged Care Nurse Rehabilitation Nurse School Nurse General Practice Nurse Community Health Nurse Palliative Care Nurse Aged Care Coordinator + 5 more
CHCSS00093

Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set
Online
13 weeks
$342 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Support Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Community Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Outreach Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Support Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Community Support Worker Youth Case Worker Outreach Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker + 4 more
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.
Youth Support Worker Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Support Worker Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie
On Campus, Online
12 months
$1,600 - $9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Commis Chef Cook Demi Chef
Pastry Chef Patissier Assistant Baker Baker Chef Executive Chef Bakery Assistant Breakfast Chef Pizza Chef Cake Decorator Assistant Pastry Chef Bakery Production Operator
+ 12 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Commis Chef Cook Demi Chef Pastry Chef Patissier Assistant Baker Baker Chef Executive Chef Bakery Assistant Breakfast Chef Pizza Chef Cake Decorator Assistant Pastry Chef Bakery Production Operator + 12 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)
Online
18 months
$1,500 - $4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Developer Mobile Application Developer PHP Developer
Software Tester Database Administrator Programmer Software Developer Frontend Developer Web Developer Backend Developer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Developer Mobile Application Developer PHP Developer Software Tester Database Administrator Programmer Software Developer Frontend Developer Web Developer Backend Developer + 7 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Administration Support)
Online
18 months
$1,500 - $4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Network Administrator Systems Analyst Systems Administrator
Database Administrator IT Technician Cloud Support Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Network Administrator Systems Analyst Systems Administrator Database Administrator IT Technician Cloud Support Technician + 3 more
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