South Australia

Work Ready Funding

WorkReady is the funding and incentive program in South Australia for Vocational Education and Training (VET). WorkReady provides training and employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups, strategic industries and regional locations.

What is Work Ready funding?

WorkReady allows eligible SA students to enrol in subsidised Certificate II qualifications through to Advanced Diploma across a range of industries. Regardless of the qualification level or industry, eligible students are able to access bridging units or learner support services to assist them complete their studies. Additionally, job seekers can access employment programs to connect them with jobs in their local area.

Training is delivered by both TAFE South Australia and private Registered Training Providers (RTOs).

Find Your Course Funding

WorkReady only applies to students seeking funding for training in South Australia. If you reside in South Australia and would like to find a suitable course, please browse approved WorkReady online courses here.

Find a work ready course in your area.

Eligibility criteria

  • be 16 years of age or older
  • not enrolled at any school
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in SA

Popular Work Ready courses

Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of Work Ready funded places and eligibility requirements.

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$49 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Family Support Worker Youth Worker
Case Worker Community Development Officer Program Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Family Support Worker Youth Worker Case Worker Community Development Officer Program Coordinator + 3 more
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
5 - 12 months
$504 - $8,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Childcare Worker Family Day Care Educator Room Assistant
Childcare Assistant Early Childhood Educator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Childcare Worker Family Day Care Educator Room Assistant Childcare Assistant Early Childhood Educator + 2 more
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$99 - $7,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Residential Care Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader
Disability Support Worker Community Support Worker NDIS Worker
+ 3 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Residential Care Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Disability Support Worker Community Support Worker NDIS Worker + 3 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
$20 - $3,375
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Home Carer Community Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Home Carer Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Support Worker + 6 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$30 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Advocate Community Support Worker Community Health Liaison
Case Worker Community Care Worker Youth Worker Family Support Worker Community Development Worker Case Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Advocate Community Support Worker Community Health Liaison Case Worker Community Care Worker Youth Worker Family Support Worker Community Development Worker Case Manager + 6 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
10 - 12 months
$20 - $2,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Peer Support Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Community Support Worker Caseworker NDIS Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Peer Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Community Support Worker Caseworker NDIS Worker + 6 more
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$100 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crisis Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker Outreach Worker
Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crisis Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker + 3 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
On Campus
3 - 5 months
$27 - $3,375
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer
Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker NDIS Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker NDIS Worker + 4 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
On Campus
3 - 5 months
$27 - $3,375
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker Personal Carer
Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Officer Disability Support Worker Home Carer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker Personal Carer Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Officer Disability Support Worker Home Carer + 5 more
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Blended, On Campus
8 - 12 months
$100 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapy Assistant Wellness Coordinator
Program Coordinator Community Support Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapy Assistant Wellness Coordinator Program Coordinator Community Support Worker + 2 more
HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection
On Campus
8 months
$549 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Pathology Collector Phlebotomist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Pathology Collector Phlebotomist
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Online
12 months
$20 - $2,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patient Care Assistant Operating Theatre Technician Nursing Assistant
Ward Assistant Hospital Orderly Patient Services Assistant Hospital Attendant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patient Care Assistant Operating Theatre Technician Nursing Assistant Ward Assistant Hospital Orderly Patient Services Assistant Hospital Attendant + 4 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Online
12 months
$6,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Manager Sales Manager Project Manager
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) General Manager Human Resources Manager Team Leader Customer Service Manager Business Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Manager Sales Manager Project Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO) General Manager Human Resources Manager Team Leader Customer Service Manager Business Manager + 6 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)
Online
18 months
$1,500 - $4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Developer Mobile Application Developer PHP Developer
Backend Developer Programmer Software Developer Frontend Developer Web Developer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Developer Mobile Application Developer PHP Developer Backend Developer Programmer Software Developer Frontend Developer Web Developer + 5 more
HLT54121

Diploma of Nursing
On Campus
20 months
$14,779 - $31,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rehabilitation Nurse School Nurse Enrolled Nurse
Aged Care Nurse General Practice Nurse Community Health Nurse Palliative Care Nurse Aged Care Coordinator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rehabilitation Nurse School Nurse Enrolled Nurse Aged Care Nurse General Practice Nurse Community Health Nurse Palliative Care Nurse Aged Care Coordinator + 5 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Administration Support)
Online
18 months
$1,500 - $4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Administrator Help Desk Support Network Administrator
IT Technician IT Support Officer Cloud Support Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Administrator Help Desk Support Network Administrator IT Technician IT Support Officer Cloud Support Technician + 3 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
Blended, On Campus
18 months
$1,500 - $4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Help Desk Support Systems Administrator Network Administrator
Network Technician Network Analyst
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Help Desk Support Systems Administrator Network Administrator Network Technician Network Analyst + 2 more
AHC30722

Certificate III in Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
$2,700 - $0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Council Maintenance Worker Greenkeeper Irrigation Assistant
Groundsperson Nurseryperson Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Nursery Hand
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Council Maintenance Worker Greenkeeper Irrigation Assistant Groundsperson Nurseryperson Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Nursery Hand + 5 more
CHC33015

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
On Campus
11 months
$400 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Disability Support Worker Aged Care Worker
Residential Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Personal Carer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Disability Support Worker Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Personal Carer + 4 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development)
Online
18 months
$1,500 - $4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UX Developer E-Commerce Developer Javascript Developer
Backend Developer Full Stack Developer Frontend Developer Web Developer E-learning Developer Website Designer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UX Developer E-Commerce Developer Javascript Developer Backend Developer Full Stack Developer Frontend Developer Web Developer E-learning Developer Website Designer + 6 more
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