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.
Eligibility criteria
- Live or work in South Australia (SA)
- Are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent Australian resident or hold a certain type of visa
- Are at least 16 years old
- Have left school; or enrolled in school and undertaking training through the Training Guarantee for SACE Students (TGSS); or undertaking training through a training contract as an apprentice or trainee in identified courses.
Popular Work Ready courses
Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of Work Ready funded places and eligibility requirements.
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Mental Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Nursing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Leadership and Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Building and Construction
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Disability Support
- Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications.
- Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Administration Support)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Accounts Administration
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Business
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Business Administration
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Education Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Health Administration
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Hospitality
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Tourism
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Health Administration
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Accounting
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Business
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Hospitality Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Practice Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Counselling
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Event Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV In Ageing Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Warehousing Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Youth Work
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Driving Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Procurement and Contracting
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Retail
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Mental Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Hospitality
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Legal Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Training Design and Development
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Tourism
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Disability
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Community Coordination and Facilitation
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Youth Work
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Travel
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Nail Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Beauty Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Retail Management
- Completed Certificate III in Retail or equivalent qualifications OR
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Events
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Engineering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Accounting
- Completed Diploma of Accounting or equivalent qualifications.
- Completed the BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets (or equivalent)
Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Cleaning Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Business (Procurement)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Information Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure
- Completed Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure or equivalent qualifications OR
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Patisserie
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Hairdressing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Salon Assistant
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Floristry
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Laundry Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Laboratory Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Interior Design
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Upholstery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Glass and Glazing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Engineering - Technical
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Engineering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Locksmithing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Dental Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Pathology Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Food Processing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Graphic Design
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Solid Plastering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Concreting
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Signs and Graphics
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Work Health and Safety
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
- Must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Automotive Sales
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Landscape Construction
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Rural Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Horticulture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Agriculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Farriery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in an animal science discipline OR
- Completed Certificate II in Animal Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Certificate IV in Cyber Security
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Engineering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Health Support Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Barbering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Technical
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Rural Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Community Development
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Landscape Design
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Agriculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Visual Arts
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Security Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
- Completed Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualifications.
Certificate III in Carpentry
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Information Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Baking
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Security Operations
- Must hold a current Security Officers licensing in the relevant jurisdiction.
Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Automotive Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Business
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Business
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Leadership and Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Information Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Furniture Finishing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Health Support Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Flooring Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
- Completed Certificate III in Community Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications OR
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Diploma of Surface Operations Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Animal Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Resource Processing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Food Processing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Enterprise Trainer-Presenting Skill Set
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Hospitality
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Hospitality Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Hospitality
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Accounting
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Hospitality
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Event Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Track Protection
- Completed Certificate II in Track Protection or equivalent qualifications OR
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Certificate III in Landscape Construction
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Assist clients with medication
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Health Administration
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Deliver E-Learning Skill Set
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Youth Work
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Youth Work
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Certificate IV in Cyber Security
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Horticulture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Horticulture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Agriculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Agriculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Horticulture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bread Baking for Pastry Cooks Skill Set
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Cake and Pastry baking for Bread Bakers Skill Set
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Horticulture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
- There are no mandated entry requirements.