South Australia

Work Ready Funding

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.

What is Work Ready funding?

WorkReady allows eligible SA students to enrol in subsidised Certificate II qualifications through to Advanced Diploma across a range of industries. Regardless of the qualification level or industry, eligible students are able to access bridging units or learner support services to assist them complete their studies. Additionally, job seekers can access employment programs to connect them with jobs in their local area.

Training is delivered by both TAFE South Australia and private Registered Training Providers (RTOs).

Find Your Course Funding

WorkReady only applies to students seeking funding for training in South Australia. If you reside in South Australia and would like to find a suitable course, please browse approved WorkReady online courses here.

Find a work ready course in your area.

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 Work Ready courses

Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of Work Ready 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
  • Completion of 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
  • 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.
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.
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.
Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker Outreach Worker
Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Park Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Family Support Worker Conservation Manager Financial Counsellor Housing Officer Aboriginal Community Care Worker Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Council Member Intake Worker Community Worker International Development Worker Community Outreach Coordinator Community Arts Worker Social Welfare Officer Art Therapist Community Educator Migrant Support Worker Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Global Health Advisor Youth Advocate Aged Care Coordinator Clinical Supervisor Education Support Officer Program Evaluator Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Social Work Supervisor Doula Community Recovery Officer Wellbeing Coordinator Addiction Counsellor Nutrition Scientist Nutrition Advisor Health Advisor Gerontologist Disability Advocate Hospital Social Worker Community Advocate Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Family Therapist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Human Rights Activist Policy Researcher Community Engagement Coordinator Community Services Officer Youth Support Officer Social Justice Advocate Crime Prevention Officer Behaviour Support Specialist Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Intelligence Officer Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Community Health Liaison
+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker Outreach Worker Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Park Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Family Support Worker Conservation Manager Financial Counsellor Housing Officer Aboriginal Community Care Worker Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Council Member Intake Worker Community Worker International Development Worker Community Outreach Coordinator Community Arts Worker Social Welfare Officer Art Therapist Community Educator Migrant Support Worker Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Global Health Advisor Youth Advocate Aged Care Coordinator Clinical Supervisor Education Support Officer Program Evaluator Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Social Work Supervisor Doula Community Recovery Officer Wellbeing Coordinator Addiction Counsellor Nutrition Scientist Nutrition Advisor Health Advisor Gerontologist Disability Advocate Hospital Social Worker Community Advocate Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Family Therapist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Human Rights Activist Policy Researcher Community Engagement Coordinator Community Services Officer Youth Support Officer Social Justice Advocate Crime Prevention Officer Behaviour Support Specialist Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Intelligence Officer Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Community Health Liaison + 80 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.
  • 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.
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.
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Online
12 months
$6,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator
Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Venue Manager Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Park Manager Strata Manager Event Planner Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Financial Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Museum Assistant Librarian Accounting Manager Financial Controller Fraud Analyst Forensic Accountant Facilities Manager Plant Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Sports Facility Manager Resilience Officer Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Cellar Door Manager Vineyard Manager Winemaker Radio Producer Office Manager Account Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Supervisor Team Leader General Manager Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Cabin Crew Supervisor Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Catchment Officer Trade Waste Officer Presales Consultant Area Manager Regional Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Business Specialist Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Procurement Consultant Procurement Manager Category Specialist Retail Executive Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Service Director Workforce Analyst Customer Success Manager Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Scrum Master Program Coordinator Chief Operating Officer (COO) Cost Controller Relationship Manager Technical Consultant Engagement Manager Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Business Leader Travel Operator Lobbyist Policy Specialist Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Cluster Manager Commercial Analyst Technical Lead Technical Business Analyst Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Abattoir Supervisor Geological Technician Driller Offsider Electrical Fitter Funeral Assistant Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Environmental Health Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dog Trainer Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security 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 Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Exhibition Manager Event Director Life Coach Fleet Manager Executive Housekeeper Service Manager Parts Manager Theatre Manager Corporate Services Manager Athletic Director Superintendent Clinical Supervisor Digital Project Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Early Childhood Center Manager Innovation Strategist Pharmacy Manager Clinical Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Talent Acquisition Manager Vendor Manager Quality Control Manager Nurse Manager Program Evaluator Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Finance Director Site Manager Development Manager Political Consultant Risk Consultant Media Relations Specialist Social Work Supervisor Food Service Supervisor Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Wellbeing Coordinator Contract Specialist Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Performance Coach Leadership Coach Employee Relations Manager Business Relationship Manager Company Director Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Strategy Manager ICT Project Manager Operations Analyst Commercial Manager Health Administrator Primary Health Organisation Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Transport Manager Strategic Advisor IT Specialist Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist Logistician Nutrition Scientist IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Innovation Manager Research and Development Manager Healthcare Manager Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Education Coordinator Business Process Analyst Organisational Development Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Training and Development Manager Customer Experience Manager Technical Manager Public Administrator Project Director Chief Project Officer Senior Project Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator International Project Manager National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Community Engagement Coordinator Social Media Strategist Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Policy Writer Mining Manager Executive Director Meteorologist Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Creative Writer Neurologist Agricultural Economist Recruitment Manager Location Manager Film Producer Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Venue Manager Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Park Manager Strata Manager Event Planner Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Financial Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Museum Assistant Librarian Accounting Manager Financial Controller Fraud Analyst Forensic Accountant Facilities Manager Plant Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Sports Facility Manager Resilience Officer Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Cellar Door Manager Vineyard Manager Winemaker Radio Producer Office Manager Account Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Supervisor Team Leader General Manager Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Cabin Crew Supervisor Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Catchment Officer Trade Waste Officer Presales Consultant Area Manager Regional Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Business Specialist Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Procurement Consultant Procurement Manager Category Specialist Retail Executive Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Service Director Workforce Analyst Customer Success Manager Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Scrum Master Program Coordinator Chief Operating Officer (COO) Cost Controller Relationship Manager Technical Consultant Engagement Manager Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Business Leader Travel Operator Lobbyist Policy Specialist Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Cluster Manager Commercial Analyst Technical Lead Technical Business Analyst Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Abattoir Supervisor Geological Technician Driller Offsider Electrical Fitter Funeral Assistant Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Environmental Health Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dog Trainer Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security 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 Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Exhibition Manager Event Director Life Coach Fleet Manager Executive Housekeeper Service Manager Parts Manager Theatre Manager Corporate Services Manager Athletic Director Superintendent Clinical Supervisor Digital Project Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Early Childhood Center Manager Innovation Strategist Pharmacy Manager Clinical Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Talent Acquisition Manager Vendor Manager Quality Control Manager Nurse Manager Program Evaluator Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Finance Director Site Manager Development Manager Political Consultant Risk Consultant Media Relations Specialist Social Work Supervisor Food Service Supervisor Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Wellbeing Coordinator Contract Specialist Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Performance Coach Leadership Coach Employee Relations Manager Business Relationship Manager Company Director Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Strategy Manager ICT Project Manager Operations Analyst Commercial Manager Health Administrator Primary Health Organisation Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Transport Manager Strategic Advisor IT Specialist Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist Logistician Nutrition Scientist IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Innovation Manager Research and Development Manager Healthcare Manager Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Education Coordinator Business Process Analyst Organisational Development Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Training and Development Manager Customer Experience Manager Technical Manager Public Administrator Project Director Chief Project Officer Senior Project Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator International Project Manager National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Community Engagement Coordinator Social Media Strategist Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Policy Writer Mining Manager Executive Director Meteorologist Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Creative Writer Neurologist Agricultural Economist Recruitment Manager Location Manager Film Producer Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager + 267 more
CHC43215

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

On Campus, Online
14 months
$1,209 - $4,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC40421

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$615 - $3,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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