South Australia

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.

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).

Find a jobtrainer 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 JobTrainer courses

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

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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 Collector
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Phlebotomist Pathology Collector
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.
Life Coach Mental Health Support Worker Crisis Support Worker
Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Clinician Rehabilitation Counsellor Relationship Counsellor Support Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Family Support Worker Mental Health Worker Student Counsellor
+ 11 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.
Home Carer Mental Health Support Worker Trainee Support Worker
Aboriginal Disability Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Senior Support Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer
+ 10 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.
Support Worker Disability Support Worker Senior Support Worker
Residential Care Officer Aged Care Manager Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Worker Community Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Patient Care Assistant Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer
+ 11 more
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Online
12 months
$2,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patient Services Assistant Allied Health Assistant Hospital Attendant
Biomedical Engineer Animal Shelter Attendant Kennel Hand Occupational Therapy Assistant Operating Theatre Technician Nursing Assistant Patient Care Assistant Hospital Orderly Ward Assistant Pathology Assistant Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator
+ 11 more
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.
Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer
Disability Support Worker
+ 1 more
  • 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.
Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer Disability Support Worker + 1 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
$567 - $3,375
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Aboriginal Disability Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker
Trainee Support Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Support Worker Senior Support Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer
+ 9 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$100 - $4,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Youth Case Worker
Welfare Worker Residential Care Officer Housing Officer Peer Support Worker Case Manager Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Rehabilitation Counsellor Outreach Worker Support Worker Youth Justice Officer Family Support Worker Youth Worker Animal Shelter Attendant Aboriginal Community Care Worker Intake Worker Community Support Worker Case Worker Mental Health Support Worker Life Coach
+ 22 more
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.
Room Assistant Childcare Worker Outside School Hours Care Coordinator
Family Day Care Educator Dance Teacher Trainee Nanny Childcare Assistant Early Childhood Educator Home Tutor
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Room Assistant Childcare Worker Outside School Hours Care Coordinator Family Day Care Educator Dance Teacher Trainee Nanny Childcare Assistant Early Childhood Educator Home Tutor + 7 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$100 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Senior Support Worker Case Manager Community Corrections Officer
Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Community Development Worker Housing Officer Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Park Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Family Support Worker Financial Counsellor Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Aboriginal Community Care Worker Council Member Remedial Yoga Therapist Life Coach Case Worker Intelligence Officer Intake Worker
+ 23 more
CHC40421

Certificate IV in Youth Work
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$615 - $3,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Counsellor Outreach Worker Youth Justice Officer Support Worker Community Coach
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Counsellor Outreach Worker Youth Justice Officer Support Worker Community Coach + 5 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 Occupational Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator
Diversional Therapist Remedial Yoga Therapist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diversional Therapy Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapist Remedial Yoga Therapist + 2 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
9 - 12 months
$191 - $2,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Audiometrist Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD)
Support Worker Outreach Worker Welfare Worker Volunteer Coordinator Peer Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Animal Shelter Attendant
+ 10 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 Rehabilitation Nurse Cosmetic Nurse
Mental Health Nurse Aged Care Nurse Community Health Nurse
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Enrolled Nurse Rehabilitation Nurse Cosmetic Nurse Mental Health Nurse Aged Care Nurse Community Health Nurse + 3 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.
Analyst Programmer Salesforce Developer Application Developer
Backend Developer Game Developer PHP Developer Database Administrator Programmer Software Developer Software Tester E-learning Developer Frontend Developer Web Developer
+ 10 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Online
12 months
$6,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Librarian
Accounting Manager Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Fraud Analyst Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Gym Manager Sports Facility Manager Facilities Manager Plant Manager Resilience Officer Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Cellar Door Manager Vineyard Manager Winemaker Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Radio Producer Account Manager Supervisor Team Leader Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager General Manager Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Park Manager Strata Manager Event Planner Regional Coordinator Travel Agency Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Venue Manager Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Operations Officer Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Electrical Fitter Funeral Assistant Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Presales Consultant Area Manager Regional Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Technical Project Manager Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Abattoir Supervisor Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Landfill Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) RTO Compliance Officer Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Helicopter Pilot Drilling Supervisor Grip Gaffer Driller Tour Operations Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Fleet Manager Executive Housekeeper Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Innovation Strategist Data Miner Customer Experience Manager Product Specialist ICT Project Manager Logistician Innovation Manager Customer Success Manager Service Director Team Administrator Governance Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator National Security Adviser Creative Entrepreneur Intelligence Officer Social Media Strategist
+ 107 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Librarian Accounting Manager Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Fraud Analyst Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Gym Manager Sports Facility Manager Facilities Manager Plant Manager Resilience Officer Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Cellar Door Manager Vineyard Manager Winemaker Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Radio Producer Account Manager Supervisor Team Leader Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager General Manager Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Park Manager Strata Manager Event Planner Regional Coordinator Travel Agency Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Venue Manager Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Operations Officer Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Electrical Fitter Funeral Assistant Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Presales Consultant Area Manager Regional Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Technical Project Manager Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Abattoir Supervisor Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Landfill Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) RTO Compliance Officer Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Helicopter Pilot Drilling Supervisor Grip Gaffer Driller Tour Operations Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Fleet Manager Executive Housekeeper Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Innovation Strategist Data Miner Customer Experience Manager Product Specialist ICT Project Manager Logistician Innovation Manager Customer Success Manager Service Director Team Administrator Governance Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator National Security Adviser Creative Entrepreneur Intelligence Officer Social Media Strategist + 107 more
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$1,200 - $19,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Scaffolder Rigger Building Supervisor
Renewable Energy Tradesperson Electrical Fitter Mobile Crane Operator Bricklayer Infrastructure Engineer Structural Project Manager Building Estimator Wind Turbine Engineer Site Foreman Construction Supervisor Construction Estimator Construction Project Manager Construction Manager Building Contractor
+ 14 more
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Blended, On Campus
18 months
$18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Spa Therapist Laser Therapist Dermal Therapist
Waxing Therapist Massage Therapist Beautician Salon Manager Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant Cosmetic Nurse
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Spa Therapist Laser Therapist Dermal Therapist Waxing Therapist Massage Therapist Beautician Salon Manager Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant Cosmetic Nurse + 7 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
Blended, On Campus
18 months
$1,500 - $4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Administrator Senior Systems Engineer Blockchain Engineer
Software Tester Junior Website Designer Network Technician Cyber Security Engineer Data Miner ICT Support Engineer IoT Engineer Cloud Support Technician E-Commerce Developer Javascript Developer Computer Technician IT Technician IT Support Officer Network Specialist Network Administrator Drone Operator
+ 16 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
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