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Fee-Free vocational education courses for First Nations people

Learn in-demand skills for free through one of these private training providers

We want to give you the best possible support to gain the right skills to work in growing and in demand areas.

Our investment in your education is an investment in the future of South Australia.

These courses allow you to train, retrain or upskill with no tuition fee at selected private training providers.

How is this possible?

Fee Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and South Australian Governments.

Select a fee free course

Choose from one of the Fee-Free courses for First Nations offered through a private training provider.

Check availability

To check course availability, or what online opportunities exist for each course, please contact the training provider directly.

If the course you would like to study is not available here, you can also access Fee-Free courses through TAFE SA.

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Agriculture1

Certificate III in Horticulture

This qualification will provide you with the general skills and knowledge to undertake roles in the horticulture industry.

Ironwood Institute

Contact: Navtej Bal - ceo@ironwood.edu.au Phone: 08 8227 0300

Business2

Certificate III in Business

Gain skills to carry out a range of routine procedural, clerical, administrative or operational tasks that require technology and business skills.

Tauondi Aboriginal Community College

Contact: Tauondi Student Services - studentservices@tauondi.sa.edu.au Phone: 08 8240 0300

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Gain the skills to assist teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom setting under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional.

Australian Global Adademy of Education

Contact: Guler Ors - guler@agaeducation.com.au Phone: 0426 065 650

Care sector21

Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Care (AMIC) Specialisation Skill Cluster

Gain the skills to provide clinical and associated care and undertake a broad spectrum of health care and collaborates alongside other health care professionals to provide culturally safe care.

Aboriginal Health Council of SA

Contact: ahcsa@ahcsa.org.au Phone: 08 8273 7200

Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set

This skill set reflect the skill requirements for support workers providing services to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues.

Nunkuwarrin Yunti

Contact: PDU Admin - pduademin@nunku.org.au Phone: 08 8406 1600

Assist Clients with Mediation Skill Set

This skill set reflects the skill requirements to provide support to a person to self-administer medication.

Institute of Training and Further Education

Contact: Craig McGrath - craig.mcgrath@itfe.edu.au Phone: 0477 954 545

Individual Support – Disability Skill Set

This course will provide the skill requirements for providing person centred support to people with disability in various setting.

Institute of Training and Further Education

Contact: Craig McGrath - craig.mcgrath@itfe.edu.au Phone: 0477 954 545

Strategix Training Group

Contact: Katrina Tangaroa - katrina.tangarosa@strategix.edu.au Phone: 07 3207 9950

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety

Gain the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety.

Tauondi Aboriginal Community College

Contact: Tauondi Student Services - studentservices@tauondi.sa.edu.au Phone: 08 8240 0300

Nunkuwarrin Yunti

Contact: PDU Admin - pduademin@nunku.org.au Phone: 08 8406 1600

Certificate II in Community Services

This qualification may be used as a pathway for workforce entry as community services workers to provide a first point of contact and assist individuals in meeting their immediate needs.

Bradford Institute of Advanced Education

Contact: Carlee Kubler - carlee@biae.edu.au Phone: 1300 08 775

Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

This course is specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who work under general supervision as part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.

Aboriginal Health Council of SA

Contact: ahcsa@ahcsa.org.au Phone: 08 8273 7200

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in instrument sterilising roles in a sterilising service or reprocessing health settings.

Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation

Contact: Megain Corlis - megan.corlis@anmfsa.org.au Phone: 08 8334 1900

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

This qualification is specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.

Aboriginal Health Council of SA

Contact: ahcsa@ahcsa.org.au Phone: 08 8273 7200

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

This course will prepare you to work in youth and family intervention, including practice specialisations in family support.

Bradford Institute of Advanced Education

Contact: Carlee Kubler - carlee@biae.edu.au Phone: 1300 08 775

Certificate IV in Disability Support

This qualification will prepare you to work in a variety of roles, including with individuals in a range of community settings and peoples’ homes; and provide support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing.

Bradford Institute of Advanced Education

Contact: Carlee Kubler - carlee@biae.edu.au Phone: 1300 08 775

Certificate IV in Youth Work

This qualification reflects the role of workers who develop and facilitate programs for young people through a range of community-based programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, wellbeing, developmental and protection needs of young people.

Bradford Institute of Advanced Education

Contact: Carlee Kubler - carlee@biae.edu.au Phone: 1300 08 775

Strategix Training Group

Contact: Katrina Tangaroa - katrina.tangarosa@strategix.edu.au Phone: 07 3207 9950

Diploma of Community Services

Support your community, help people during the difficult times in their lives, and develop the complex knowledge needed for a rewarding career in the community services industry.

Relationships Australia South Australia

Contact: Annie-Rose Thurnwald - admin@aisr.edu.au Phone: 08 8245 8100

Diploma of Counselling

Gain the skills as a counsellors, working with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities.

Bradford Institute of Advanced Education

Contact: Carlee Kubler - carlee@biae.edu.au Phone: 1300 08 775

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Educators with this qualification can work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations.

Institute of Training and Further Education

Contact: Craig McGrath - craig.mcgrath@itfe.edu.au Phone: 0477 954 545

The Suzan Johnstone Organization

Contact: Donna Leigh - dona@sj.vic.edu.au Phone: 09 9654 0999

Diploma of Nursing

Become an enrolled nurse and make a difference to your community in this skills-shortage industry.

Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation

Contact: Megain Corlis - megan.corlis@anmfsa.org.au Phone: 08 8334 1900

Certificate III in Individual Support

Gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to provide individual support in aged care as well as home and community settings.

Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation

Contact: Megain Corlis - megan.corlis@anmfsa.org.au Phone: 08 8334 1900

Career Employment Group

Contact: Jasmin Stainer & Shona Savaidis - jasmin.stainer@ceg.net.au Phone: 08 8645 6800

HITsa Training and Employment

Contact: Olivia Muller - omuller@hitsa.com.au Phone: 0439 861 114

Institute of Training and Further Education

Contact: Craig McGrath - craig.mcgrath@itfe.edu.au Phone: 477 954 545

Sureway Training Group

Contact: Wayne McCloskey - waynemccloskey@sureway.com.au Phone: 0438 893 518

Strategix Training Group

Contact: Katrina Tangaroa - katrina.tangarosa@strategix.edu.au Phone: 07 3207 9950
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Construction23

Introduction to Construction Skill set

This qualification will introduce you to the construction industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations.

Adelaide Training and Employment Centre

Contact: Rick Simunsen - ricks@atec.asn.au Phone: 1300 112 832

Certificate II in Civil Construction

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in an operational role in civil construction, undertaking a prescribed range of tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental knowledge, in a defined context working under supervision.

Carey Training

Contact: Jamie Kritharas - jamie.kritharas@careygroupholdings.com.au Phone: 08 8351 8812

Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations

This is a general qualification for people seeking to work in the supply chain industry.

Institute of Training and Further Education

Contact: Craig McGrath - craig.mcgrath@itfe.edu.au Phone: 0477 954 545

Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Workers with this qualification have tradesperson-level skills in the bricklaying, blocklaying or paving within residential, industry or commercial sites.

Flexible Construction Training and Assessment

Contact: Anne Howarth - admin@fcta.com.au Phone: 08 8367 5615

Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

Workers with this qualification have tradesperson-level skills in the manufacture and/or installation of products, including furniture and cabinetry, made from timber and other materials.

North East Vocational College

Contact: Adam Wiles - nevc@neda.asn.au Phone: 08 8397 9500

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Working as a skilled operator within a range of civil construction industries.

Civil Train

Contact: Marie Danzuso - courses@ccfsa.com.au Phone: 08 8111 8000

Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

This qualification will allow you to build skills as a civil construction plant operator.

Civil Train

Contact: Marie Danzuso - courses@ccfsa.com.au Phone: 08 8111 8000

Certiciate III in Concreting

Gain the skills to work as a concreter, working in concreting operations on residential and commercial projects.

North East Vocational College

Contact: Adam Wiles - nevc@neda.asn.au Phone: 08 8397 9500

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

This qualification provides individual with the skills and knowledge to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in building and premises.

Adelaide Training and Employment Centre

Contact: Rick Simunsen - ricks@atec.asn.au Phone: 1300 112 832

Certificate III in Flooring Techology

Become a floor technician trained to install floors or flooring materials in residential or commercial premises.

FCIA Training Academy

Contact: Suchitra Ahlawat - sahlawat@fcia.org.au Phone: 0478 315 658

Certificate III in Heritage Trade Skills

The purpose of this qualification is to provide you with a range of skills to work on built heritage structures. It aims to provide skilled labour to address the critical shortage of heritage trade specialist.

Flexible Construction Training and Assessment

Contact: Anne Howarth - admin@fcta.com.au Phone: 08 8367 5615

Certificate III in Landscape Construction

This qualification covers the tradesperson-level skills in the landscape industry.

ARO Educational Services

Contact: Judy Parkes - judy.parkes@aro.edu.au Phone: 1300 276 786

Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

Gain the skills to install, maintain or repair gutters, downpipes or other accessories on residential, industrial and commerical buildings.

North East Vocational College

Contact: Adam Wiles - nevc@neda.asn.au Phone: 08 8397 9500

Certificate III in Stonemasonry

Gain skills to meet the needs of stonemasons working with sandstone, limestone, marble and other types of stone and stone products to produce stone monuments, buildings (heritage and new) and building components.

Flexible Construction Training and Assessment

Contact: Anne Howarth - admin@fcta.com.au Phone: 08 8367 5615

Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

Workers with this qualification have tradesperson-level skills in the construction industry, specifically in specialist areas of wall and ceiling lining.

North East Vocational College

Contact: Adam Wiles - nevc@neda.asn.au Phone: 08 8397 9500

Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Tiling

Gain tradesperson-level skills in wall and floor tiling for residential and commercial construction work.

Flexible Construction Training and Assessment

Contact: Anne Howarth - admin@fcta.com.au Phone: 08 8367 6515

Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Gain skills to work as a builder, site manager or manager of small to medium size building businesses.

Housing Industry Association

Contact: Learning and Pathways Advisory Team - learning@hia.com.au Phone: 03 9280 8289

Certificate IV in Building Project Support

This qualification will allow you to work as a estimator and scheduler or contract administration in the building and construction industry.

Housing Industry Association

Contact: Learning and Pathways Advisory Team - learning@hia.com.au Phone: 03 9280 8289

Certificate IV in Landscape Construction Management

Gain skills and knowledge for supervisory or managerial roles in the landscape industry; including leading hands, foreperson, site supervisor, landscape builder or construction manager.

ARO Educational Services

Contact: Judy Parkes - judy.parkes@aro.edu.au Phone: 1300 276 786

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Gain the skills and apply knowledge of structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects including residential and commercial jobs.

Housing Industry Association

Contact: Learning and Pathways Advisory Team - learning@hia.com.au Phone: 03 9280 8289

Diploma of Landscape Construction Management

Become a landscape project manager within the landscape industry. You will gain skills and knowledge to take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex landscaping roles.

ARO Educational Services

Contact: Judy Parkes - judy.parkes@aro.edu.au Phone: 1300 276 786

Diploma of Landscape Design

This qualification enables you to gain the skills and knowledge to become a landscape designer within the landscape industry.

ARO Educational Services

Contact: Judy Parkes - judy.parkes@aro.edu.au Phone: 1300 276 786
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Hospitality and tourism2

Certificate II in Cookery

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in kitchens who use a defined and limited range of food preparation and cookery skills to prepare food and menu items.

Career Employment Group

Contact: Jasmin Stainer & Shona Savaidis - Shona.savaidis@ceg.net.au / jasmin.stainer@ceg.net.au Phone: 08 8645 6800

Certificate III in Hospitality

Increase your hospitality skills and knowledge through this qualification, it is for workers who have a range of well-developed hospitality service, sales or operational skills and sound knowledge of industry operation.

Institute of Training and Further Education

Contact: Craig McGrath - craig.mcgrath@itfe.edu.au Phone: 0477 954 545

Sovereign capability5

Basic Welding Skill set

Gain basic welding skills to work in the agriculture sector, or pathway to the metal fabrication trade occupations. You will gain practical skills in how to use hand and power tools, perform metal and tungsten arc welding as well as communication and work safety.

Adelaide Training and Employment Centre

Contact: Rick Simunsen - ricks@atec.asn.au Phone: 1300 112 832

Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation

Individuals working in the resources and infrastructure industries can perform mainly routine tasks and procedures, using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, and taking some responsibility for the quality of the work outcomes.

Career Employment Group

Contact: Jasmin Stainer & Shona Savaidis - Shona.savaidis@ceg.net.au Phone: 08 8645 6800

Certificate III in Food Processing

As a food processor, you will have responsibility for overseeing all or part of a processing plant and related equipment.

Strategix Training Group

Contact: Katrina Tangaroa - katrina.tangarosa@strategix.edu.au Phone: 07 3207 9950

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Become an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication tradesperson and work within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

Adelaide Training and Employment Centre

Contact: Rick Simunsen - ricks@atec.asn.au Phone: 1300 112 832

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Gain the trade-level skills to work as an engineering tradesperson – Mechanical within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

Adelaide Training and Employment Centre

Contact: Rick Simunsen - ricks@atec.asn.au Phone: 1300 112 832

Other7

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Tutor Skill Set

This skill set reflects the skill requirements for developing the language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) competence of people within our community.

Tauondi Aboriginal Community College

Contact: Tauondi Student Services - studentservices@tauondi.sa.edu.au Phone: 08 8240 0300

Ready, Set, Go Employability Skill Set

This course provides you with the skills all employers expect you to have and are transferrable to just about any workplace or training course. Learn to be an effective and confident communicator, plan and organise your work to get the job done and use technology in a work content.

Sureway Training Group

Contact: Wayne McCloskey - waynemccloskey@sureway.com.au Phone: 0438 893 518

Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways

This course is for individuals who require significant foundation skills support to access a vocational learning pathway.

Tauondi Aboriginal Community College

Contact: Tauondi Student Services - studentservices@tauondi.sa.edu.au Phone: 08 8240 0300

Certificate II in Learning an Australian First Nation's Language

This course will enable you to gain basic skills to undertake speaking and writing tasks in a specified Australian First Nation's language for function and contemporary purposes.

Tauondi Aboriginal Community College

Contact: Tauondi Student Services - studentservices@tauondi.sa.edu.au Phone: 08 8240 0300

Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

This course is for individuals who require further foundation skills development to prepare for workforce entry or vocational training pathways.

Tauondi Aboriginal Community College

Contact: Tauondi Student Services - studentservices@tauondi.sa.edu.au Phone: 08 8240 0300

Certificate III in Learning an Australian First Nation's Language

This course will enable you to gain intermediary skills to undertake speaking and writing tasks in a specified Australian First Nation's language for function and contemporary purposes.

Tauondi Aboriginal Community College

Contact: Tauondi Student Services - studentservices@tauondi.sa.edu.au Phone: 08 8240 0300

Certificate IV in Learning an Australian First Nation's Language

This course will enable you to develop advanced skills to undertake speaking and writing tasks in a specified Australian First Nation's language for function and contemporary purposes.

Tauondi Aboriginal Community College

Contact: Tauondi Student Services - studentservices@tauondi.sa.edu.au Phone: 08 8240 0300
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VET Workforce3

Design and Deliver E-learning Skills Set

This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required for those who design and deliver e-learning in online and remote learning environments.

SG Learning and Development

Contact: Kathy Pillion - kathy@sglearning.com.au Phone: 0408 827 477

Facilitation Skill set

Gain the necessary skills and knowledge to facilitate training under supervision in the vocational education and training (VET) sector and deliver training activities via a face-to-face and in-person delivery model.

SG Learning and Development

Contact: Kathy Pillion - kathy@sglearning.com.au Phone: 0408 827 477

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

This qualification reflects the roles of an entry-level vocational education and training (VET) teacher, trainer and/or assessors who deliver training services to vocational learners and assessment services to learners.

SG Learning and Development

Contact: Kathy Pillion - kathy@sglearning.com.au Phone: 0408 827 477