Queensford College

Fees and Funding Options In

Adelaide

WorkReady

The WorkReady program is a South Australian government initiative that consolidates funding for training, employment, and skills development, aiming to align opportunities with the needs of individuals, key industries, and regions. Individuals must meet course entry requirements and verify eligibility before enrolling in a government-subsidized training place. For more information, visit the Government of South Australia Department of Industry and Skills website.

WorkReady offers flexible options to help participants complete training or employment and advance their careers. An initial assessment identifies learning and support needs, guiding access to training via three streams:

Preparatory: Foundation literacy/numeracy, prevocational, and Adult Community Education (ACE) courses.
Industry Entry Level: Courses for direct job entry, traineeships, apprenticeships, and employment projects for job seekers facing barriers.
Upskilling: Higher-level courses, skill sets, and clusters for employed individuals to improve or reskill, including priority courses.

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View More Information and Costs

Supported by Government of South Australia.

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Entry Requirements

You may be eligible for a government subsidised training place if you either live or work in South Australia, and:

are an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, or
are a permanent Australian resident, or
hold a state sponsored visa on a pathway to permanent residency (see eligible visa types below)

You also need to be one of the following:

aged 16 years or over and not enrolled at school

Check your eligibility by  click here, and to view details on the Subsidised Training List, please click here.

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Concession Eligibility

Students who hold any of the following concession cards at the time of their enrolment may be eligible to for a concession fee:

Hold a health care card
Hold a pensioner concession card
Hold a pensioner concession card issued by the Department of Veteran Affairs
Are a prison inmate, a detainee, on remand, held in a South Australian institution in connection with the commission of an offence, or a child in a South Australian detention centre older than 16 years.

Please note: Proof of eligibility for concession must be demonstrated at the time of enrolment. If the concession is valid for the full enrolment period, then all eligible units commenced within that period attract the concession rate. If the concession is valid for part of the enrolment period, then only eligible units commenced prior to the expiry of the concession attract the concession rate.

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Enrolment Process

Contact the Queensford College Adelaide Campus for assistance with information and the enrolment process.

Phone: +61 8 8410 4605

Email: sa@queensford.edu.au

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Support, Resources, and Costs

Participants receive an upfront assessment of their learning and support needs, including a foundation skills assessment. Resources such as the Domestic Student Handbook and information on miscellaneous fees are available on the Queensford College Resources page.

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Course Costs to the Participant

Course	Fee Type	Description	Amount (AUD)	Notes
CHC33021 Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)	WorkReady Funding	Participant Fee	$312.50	For students meeting eligibility criteria
	WorkReady Funding	Concession Fee	$250.00	For students meeting eligibility criteria
	Fee-For-Service	Fee For Service Fees	$1,750.00	For students not meeting eligibility criteria
	Incidental Fees	National Police Check	$42.00	Associated fees for students to undertake before commencing vocational placement. Refer to SA Police website.
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care	WorkReady Funding	Participant Fee	$600.00	For students meeting eligibility criteria. Check eligibility for concession.
	WorkReady Funding	Concession Fee	$300.00	For students meeting eligibility criteria. Check eligibility for concession.
	Fee-For-Service	Fee For Service Fees	$3,500.00	For students not meeting eligibility criteria
	Incidental Fees	Working with Children Check	$65.45	Associated fees for students to undertake before commencing vocational placement. Refer to DHS Screening units.
*Indicative fees may/may not include enrolment and material fees; all fees are subject to change.