Skilling South Australia

About The Fund

Are you thinking about boosting your employability by gaining extra qualifications? If so, you may be eligible to have your course fees subsidised by the generous Government funding initiative: Skilling South Australia (SSA).

This fund was designed to help people gain the skills and qualifications they need for an exciting future, while meeting industry‘s workforce demands through growth in Traineeships and Apprenticeships. Don‘t miss out on this fantastic opportunity – check to see if you’re eligible today!

Funding Options

About The Fund

Courses Eligible For Funding

Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations

RIII30120

Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

RII30820

Fund Details

Eligibility Criteria
Student Contribution Fees
Concessions
Refund Policy

To be eligible to receive Skilling South Australia funding you must:

Be an Australian citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident, a New Zealand citizen, or an eligible Visa holder.
Live or work in South Australia.
Be over the age of 16.

Skilling South Australia funding is available to new workers who are employed as apprentices/trainees. Employees who are classified as ‘Existing Workers’ are not eligible under this program. Existing workers are those who have:

Worked 3 months full-time for the employer identified in the training contract; or
Worked 12 months part-time or casual for the employer identified in the training contract and as defined in the Department’s Existing Workers in Apprenticeships and Traineeships policy.

Student Co-contribution fees for participants apply to all qualifications offered through the Skilling South Australia program. Student Co-contribution fees are the essential costs for participants to undertake the qualification and include all costs associated with delivering the training.

RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations – $1,500.00 / $750.00 concessional
RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations – $1,500.00 / $750.00 concessional

The student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student service and resource fees.

Students who meet the following criteria will be charged at the concessional rate:

Persons or dependents of persons holding a pensioner concession card.
Persons or dependents of persons holding a repatriation health benefits card issued by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Persons or dependents of persons holding a health care card.
Persons or dependents of persons in receipt of AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY.
Persons or dependents of persons in receipt of the Youth Allowance.
Persons or dependents of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution.
Secondary school-aged persons, not enrolled at school.

For our refund policy, please see the Gold Training Student Handbook for our terms, conditions and cancellations policy.