What is JobTrainer South Australia?
JobTrainer provides low-fee training in industries with high skills demand and employment growth.
JobTrainer was designed to help people who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially younger people and jobseekers. After its first rollout, the JobTrainer subsidy became available to all Australians, regardless of age or employment status, for specific qualifications in areas with high demand for skills.
The Australian and South Australian Governments jointly manage JobTrainer SA. Eligibility requirements vary in each state and territory, as set by the state or territory governments.
Courses in South Australia
What courses are offered by JobTrainer?
JobTrainer provides a wide range of free short courses (skill sets), qualifications at the Certificate III, Certificate IV, and Diploma levels, apprenticeships, and traineeships.
Selected courses are in fields with rising employment, including:
• Aged care
• Disability care
• Digital skills
• Childcare
• Community services
• Healthcare
• Building and construction
• Accounting and bookkeeping
The South Australian Department of Education determines priority courses, which are then put on the Subsidised Training List.
Courses for JobTrainer are available from recognised Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and TAFE institutions. Make an enquiry about a course to verify your eligibility and for further information about fees.
Find the full list of JobTrainer courses at: www.myskills.gov.au/jobtrainer
Am I eligible for JobTrainer?
To be eligible for JobTrainer, you must be:
• An Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible visa holder
• Living or working in South Australia
You must also be one of the following:
• 16 or older and not enrolled in school
• Unemployed
• Holding a Health Care, Pensioner or Veteran Affairs concession card
To find out if you qualify to enrol with JobTrainer, enquire about a course. When you speak with the training provider, they will check your eligibility and determine if any training places are available.
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How long will JobTrainer last for?
JobTrainer should be accessible until March 2024. As part of the 2022–23 Budget, the Australian government declared in March 2022 that it would boost its two-year investment in the JobTrainer Fund to $48.5 million (subject to states matching funds).
How many courses can you do with JobTrainer?
Each student is limited to enrolling in one JobTrainer course, but you can take multiple short courses (skill sets).