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Fee free course list

Learn in-demand skills for free

We want to give you the best possible support to gain the right skills to work in growing and in-demand areas to see South Australia thrive.

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

These courses allow you to train, retrain or upskill with in-demand skills 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, making 12,500 training places available.

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Agriculture2

Certificate III in Horticulture

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to work as a horticulturist or gardener. Learn all about plants and their culture, plant pests and diseases, how to control weeds, and how to improve gardens and turf areas.

Growsmart Training

Priority will be given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, and eligible visa holders. Contact: Jason Size (admin@growsmart.com.au) Phone: 08 8584 5147

Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Kick start your career in landscaping with this entry-level course that will give you the practical skills to become a landscape construction tradesperson.

ARO College

Priority will be given to First Nations Australians, young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, and women. Contact: Judy Parkes (judy.parkes@aro.edu.au) Phone: 0435 017 991

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Individual Support – Ageing skill set

This skill set reflects the skill requirements for providing person centred support to older people in various settings.

Allstaff Training Consultants

Priority will be given to people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment, and unpaid carers. Contact: Tom Reilly or Jane Beare (allstaff@iinet.net.au) Phone: 08 8212 1766

Auctus Training and Education

Priority will be given to First Nations Australians, unemployed or at risk of unemployment people, eligible visa holders, unpaid carers, and people from the LGBTIQ+ community. All classes are delivered face to face. Contact: Auctus Training and Education Phone: 1300 511 519

Equals International

Priority will be given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment, and unpaid carers. Contact: Khyati Gajjar (kgajjar@equals.edu.au) Phone: 08 8110 1200

Institute of Training & Further Education - iTFE

Priority will be given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment, eligible visa holders and unpaid carers. Contact: Melinda Octigan Phone: 0419 161 504.

TIME Education and Training

Priority will be given to First Nations Australians, young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, people who are unemployed or are at risk of unemployment, eligible visa holders, veterans, and LGBTIQ+ community. Contact: Jenny Baber or Graham Muller Phone: 08 8351 9888

Individual Support – Disability skill set

This skill set reflects the skill requirements for providing person centred support to people with disability in various settings.

Allstaff Training Consultants

Priority will be given to eligible visa holders and unpaid carers. Contact: Tom Reilly or Jane Beare (allstaff@iinet.net.au) Phone: 08 8212 1766

Auctus Training and Education

Priority will be given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, unemployed or at risk of unemployment, eligible visa holders, unpaid carers and people form the LGBTIQ+ community Contact: Auctus Training and Education Phone: 1300 511 519

Australian Employment and Training Services

Priority will be given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment, and eligible visa holders. Contact: Charmane Dennis (charmane@aeats.com.au) Phone: 1300 854 336

Equals International

Priority will be given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment, and unpaid carers. Contact: Khyati Gajjar (kgajjar@equals.edu.au) Phone: 08 8110 1200

Limestone Coast Training

Contact: Mardi Riley Phone: 08 8762 0016

Sureway Skills Training

A minimum of 40 places will be dedicated to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school and people who are unemployed or are at risk of unemployment. Contact: Darren Arbon Phone: 0433 500 860

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

This course will prepare you for working with young children where you'll learn how to interact and foster their development.

Australian Child Care Career Options

Priority will be given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment, eligible visa holders, and unpaid carers. Contact: Michele Desira (info.sa@accco.com.au) Phone: 08 8284 1794

Australian Employment and Training Services

Priority is given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, people who are unemployed or are at risk of unemployment and eligible visa holders. Contact: Charmane Dennis (0472 504 063) Phone: 1300 854 336

Limestone Coast Training

Priority will be given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, and people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment. Contact: Mardi Riley Phone: 08 8762 0016

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.

Allstaff Training Consultants

Priority will be given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment, and eligible visa holders. Contact: Tom Reilly or Jane Beare (allstaff@iinet.net.au) Phone: 08 8212 1766

Australian Employment and Training Services

Priority is given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, people who are unemployed or are at risk of unemployment and eligible visa holders. Contact: Charmane Dennis (0472 504 063) Phone: 1300 854 336

Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (ANMFSA)

Priority will be given to First Nations Australians, young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, people who are unemployed or are at risk of unemployment, eligible visa holders, and unpaid carers. Contact: Email training@anmfsa.org.au Phone: 08 8178 4205

Australian Workplace Training

Priority will be given to people with disability, young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment, eligible visa holders. Contact: Zoe or Deanne (enrolments@awt.edu.au) Phone: 08 8282 7600

Career Employment Group

Priority will be given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school and people who are unemployed or are at risk of unemployment. Contact: Andrew Anninos Phone: 0407 945 191

Equals International

Priority will be given to unpaid carers, young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, and people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment. Contact: Khyati Gajjar (kgajjar@equals.edu.au) Phone: 08 8110 1200

Limestone Coast Training

Priority will be given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment, and eligible visa holders. Contact: Mardi Riley Phone: 08 8762 0016

Norgrove Training

Priority will be given to people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment, and unpaid carers. Contact: Sam Nicholas Phone: 08 8361 9969

Total Training Solutions

Priority will be given to First Nations Australians, young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, women, people who are unemployed or are at risk of unemployment, eligible visa holders, unpaid carers, veterans, and LGBTIQ+ community. Contact: Navneet Kaur (Admin@ttsadelaide.com.au) Phone: 08 8285 3495

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Gain a deep working knowledge of the aged care sector, develop your personal leadership style and get on-the-job experience in this high growth industry.

Equals International

Priority will be given to people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment, and people with disability. Contact: Khyati Gajjar (kgajjar@equals.edu.au) Phone: 08 8110 1200

Certificate IV in Health Administration

This course focuses on practical learning and will provide you with the skills to undertake a range of administrative tasks relevant to the health services.

Medical Administration Training

Priority will be given to people who are unemployed or are at risk of unemployment, eligible visa holders, and unpaid carers. Contact: Donna Menzies (info@medtrain.com.au) Phone: 1300 887 082

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Take the next step in your career in community services with this intermediate-level course and get the skills you need to support people in a diverse range of settings.

ARC Training

Priority will be given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, and eligible visa holders. Contact: Stephanie Obset (stephanie.obst@arcgroup.com.au) Phone: 0431 547 762

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

Priority will be given to First Nations Australians, people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment, and eligible visa holders. Contact: Andrew Berkinshaw (A.Berkinshaw@rasa.org.au) Phone: 08 8245 8100

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Further your career in early childhood education by gaining the skills and knowledge to become a team leader, director or educational leader in a range of education settings.

Limestone Coast Training

Contact: Mardi Riley Phone: 08 8762 0016

Diploma of Nursing

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

Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (ANMFSA)

Priority will be given to First Nations Australians, young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, women, people who are unemployed or are at risk of unemployment, and unpaid carers. Contact: Email training@anmfsa.org.au Phone: 08 8178 4205

Equals International

Priority will be given to First Nations Australians, young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, women, people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment, and unpaid carers. Contact: Khyati Gajjar (kgajjar@equals.edu.au) Phone: 08 8110 1200

TAFE SA

Fee Free TAFE places are available for students enrolling to start in 2023, subject to funding availability, and will remain free for eligible students for the duration of the course. Phone: 1800 882 661
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Introduction to Construction

This qualification provides an introduction to the construction industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations.

Adelaide Training & Employment Centre (ATEC)

Priority will be given to First Nations Australians, young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, women, and people who are unemployed or are at risk of unemployment. Contact: Rick Simunsen (0413 948 823) Phone: 1300 112 832

Carey Training

Priority will be given to Frist Nations Australians, young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, women, people who are unemployed or are at risk of being unemployed, eligible visa holders and unpaid carers.. Contact: Paige Keogh Phone: 08 8351 8812

North East Vocational College

Priority will be given to First Nations Australians, young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, and people who are unemployed or are at risk of unemployment. Contact: Hayley Riddle (nevc@neda.asn.au) Phone: 08 8397 9500

Certificate II in Civil Construction

Begin building your career in the construction industry as you learn to use power tools, work with building materials and read and interpret plans.

Carey Training

Priority will be given to First Nations Australians, young people (17-24 years) not enrolled in school, women, people who are unemployed or at risk of being unemployed, eligible visa holders and veterans. Contact: Paige Keogh Phone: 08 8351 8812

Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

This course is for anyone who wants to work towards recognition as a qualified bricklayer or blocklayer.

Flexible Construction Training and Assessment

Priority will be given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school. Contact: Anne Howarth (admin@fcta.com.au) Phone: 08 8367 5615

Diploma of Local Government (Planning Specialisation)

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to work in local government.

TAFE SA

Fee Free TAFE places are available for students enrolling to start in 2023, subject to funding availability, and will remain free for eligible students for the duration of the course. Phone: 1800 882 661

Diploma of Surveying

Become a land or building surveyor with the Diploma of Surveying. Enhance your practical surveying skills as you learn to design basic engineering structures and carry out a range of surveying calculations.

TAFE SA

Fee Free TAFE places are available for students enrolling to start in 2023, subject to funding availability, and will remain free for eligible students for the duration of the course. Phone: 1800 882 661

Advanced Diploma of Surveying

Enhance your practical surveying skills as you learn to design basic engineering structures and carry out a range of surveying calculations.

TAFE SA

Fee Free TAFE places are available for students enrolling to start in 2023, subject to funding availability, and will remain free for eligible students for the duration of the course. Phone: 1800 882 661
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Education5

Enterprise Trainer – Presenting skill set

This skill set provides the necessary skills and knowledge for people training under supervision in the VET sector, who work mainly in classroom situations.

Accellier

Priority will be given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, people who are unemployed or at risk of being unemployed, eligible visa holders, veterans and people with a disability. Contact: Jasmin Quirk Phone: (02) 5616 0111

ASC Training and Development

Priority will be given to women and people from the LGBTIQ+ community. Contact: Sophie Carter Phone: 08 8410 2627

Auctus Training and Education

Priority will be given to women looking to complete this course. Contact: Auctus Training and Education Phone: 1300 511 519

Centre for People Development

Priority will be given to women and people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment. Contact: Simon Krieg Phone: 08 8351 5827

Healthy Business Training Academy

Priority will be given to women or people who are unemployed or are at risk of unemployment Contact: Douwlene Burdett Phone: 0432 275 033

SG Learning & Development

Priority will be given to First Nations Australians, women, eligible visa holders, unpaid carers, veterans and people with a disability. Contact: Kathy Pillion Phone: 08 8347 2640

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

This qualification is suitable for those who would like to deliver and assess competency based training within a workplace context, whether that is within a registered training organisation, industry or community organisation.

Accellier

Contact: Jasmin Quirk Phone: (02) 5616 0111

Centre for People Development

Contact: Simon Krieg Phone: 08 8351 5827

Healthy Business Training Academy

Contact: Douwlene Burdett Phone: 0432 275 033

TIME Education and Training

Priority will be given to First Nations Australians. Contact: Jenny Baber or Graham Muller Phone: 08 8351 9888

Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

This qualification reflects the roles of experienced practitioners delivering training and assessment services usually within Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) within the vocational education and training (VET) sector.

Healthy Business Training Academy

Contact: Douwlene Burdett Phone: 0432 275 033

SG Learning & Development

Contact: Kathy Pillion Phone: 08 8347 2640

TIME Education and Training

Contact: Jenny Baber or Graham Muller Phone: 08 8351 9888

Diploma of School Age Education and Care

This qualification reflects the role of educators who are responsible for the day-to-day running of a before and after school care and/or vacation care service, including planning, implementing and managing programs which address regulatory and duty of care requirements.

Australian Child Care Career Options

Priority will be given to young people (17-24 years) who are not enrolled in school, people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment, eligible visa holders, and unpaid carers. Contact: Michele Desira (info.sa@accco.com.au) Phone: 08 8284 1794