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.
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Choose from one of the Fee-Free courses for First Nations offered through a private training provider.
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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.
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
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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
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Certificate III in Health Administration
Gain the skills to work as a administrative worker in the health industry.Health Industry Training Pty Ltd
Contact: Anita Pacey - iinfo@healthindustrytraining.com.au Phone: 07 2111 7956
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Diploma of Practice Management
This qualification is for those who want to become business or practice managers who manage the operation of small to medium sized health practices.Health Industry Training Pty Ltd
Contact: Anita Pacey - info@healthindustrytraining.com.au Phone: 07 2111 7956 Website: https://healthindustrytraining.org
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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
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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
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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 008 775
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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
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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
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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
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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 008 775
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Certificate IV in Mental Health
Explore mental health issues and gain the necessary skills to make a difference in the lives of others.Health Industry Training Pty Ltd
Contact: Anita Pacey - info@healthindustrytraining.com.au Phone: 07 2111 7956
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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 008 775
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Strategix Training Group
Contact: Katrina Tangaroa - katrina.tangarosa@strategix.edu.au Phone: 07 3207 9950
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Diploma of Community Services
Become involved in the community services specifically the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups or communities.Relationships Australia South Australia
Contact: Annie-Rose Thurnwald - admin@aisr.edu.au Phone: 08 8245 8100
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Health Industry Training Pty Ltd
Contact: Anita Pacey - info@healthindustrytraining.com.au Phone: 07 2111 7956
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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
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Open Colleges
Contact: Marissa Armiento - info@ocschoolofhealth.edu.au Phone: 1300 866 204
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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.Open Colleges
Contact: Marissa Armiento - info@ocschoolofhealth.edu.au Phone: 1300 866 204
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Tauondi Aboriginal Community College
Contact: Tauondi Student Services - studentservices@tauondi.sa.edu.au Phone: 08 8240 0300
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Immunisation Education Program (non-accredited)
Aboriginal Health Council of SA
Contact: Maja Young - ahcsa@ahcsa.org.au Phone: 08 8273 7200
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Cancer Health Promotion and Support Skill Set (Female Stream)
Students will learn to provide support to women with cancer and promote awareness and early detection of cancer to women.Aboriginal Health Council of SA
Contact: Maja Young - ahcsa@ahcsa.org.au Phone: 08 8273 7200
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Cancer Health Promotion and Support Skill Set (Male Stream)
Students will learn to provide support to men with cancer and promote awareness and early detection of cancer to menAboriginal Health Council of SA
Contact: Maja Young - ahcsa@ahcsa.org.au Phone: 08 8273 7200
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Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Research Theory and Practice
Students will graduate with skills in research methodologies and practices in a First Nations context.Aboriginal Health Council of SA
Contact: Maja Young - ahcsa@ahcsa.org.au Phone: 08 8273 7200
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Certificate IV Stolen Generation Family Research and Case Management
This qualification is designed for individuals seeking to become skilled Stolen Generations Family Research Caseworkers.Nunkuwarrin Yunti
Contact: PDU Admin - pduademin@nunku.org.au Phone: 08 8406 1600
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Diploma of Narrative Approaches for Aboriginal People (Counselling, Group and Community Work)
This course will provide you with a range of knowledge and skills to use a narrative approach to work with Aboriginal persons, their families and community systems.Nunkuwarrin Yunti
Contact: PDU Admin - pduademin@nunku.org.au Phone: 08 8406 1600
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First Aid for Aboriginal People Skill Cluster
In this course, students will learn Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Provide First Aid.Tauondi Aboriginal Community College
Contact: Tauondi Student Services - studentservices@tauondi.sa.edu.au Phone: 08 8240 0300
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Certificate III in Carpentry
Become a trade carpenter working in residential and commercial workplaces.North East Vocational College
Contact: Adam Wiles - nevc@neda.asn.au Phone: 08 8397 9500
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Adelaide Training and Employment Centre
Contact: Rick Simunsen - ricks@atec.asn.au Phone: 1300 112 832
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 tourism1
Food Safety Supervision
Gain skills in hygienic practices and handling food safely during the storage, preparation, display, service, and disposal of food.Tauondi Aboriginal Community College
Contact: Tauondi Student Services - studentservices@tauondi.sa.edu.au Phone: 08 8240 0300
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Certificate IV in Teaching an Australian First Nation's Language
This qualification is designed to prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and cultural competencies required to teach their First Nation’s language in schools, early childhood centres, community programs, and other educational settings.Tauondi Aboriginal Community College
Contact: Tauondi Student Services - studentservices@tauondi.sa.edu.au Phone: 08 8240 0300
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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
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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
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