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About The Funding

These courses are delivered with funding support from the Government of South Australia. Participant Eligibility Criteria apply. Visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria.

If you are interested in undertaking any of these courses with ETEA Adelaide, please submit your Expression of Interest at the bottom of this page. ETEA will contact you when enrolments open and provide full details about eligibility, enrolment requirements, course fees and any applicable incidental fees or additional costs.

 

Please Note:

Eligibility for South Australian subsidised training will be assessed by ETEA before enrolment and is subject to Skills SA Participant Eligibility Criteria, course availability and ETEA enrolment requirements.

As a general guide, you may be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia and:

  • are an Australian citizen; or
  • are a New Zealand citizen; or
  • are a permanent Australian resident; or
  • hold a state sponsored visa on a pathway to permanent residency.

You must also generally be 16 years or over and not enrolled at school. Separate eligibility criteria may apply for school-enrolled students.

Your eligibility may also depend on course conditions, your individual circumstances, concession or exemption eligibility and Skills SA requirements. ETEA will confirm your eligibility and fees before enrolment.

Check your eligibility here:
https://mytraining.skills.sa.gov.au/training/get-started/check-eligibility

For more information, please contact ETEA on 131 389.

Subsidised Training

If you want to study a course that will give you skills employers need, the South Australian Government pays part of your course fees for you.
Your eligibility for government subsidised training may depend on Skills SA Participant Eligibility Criteria, course conditions, your individual circumstances and course availability. ETEA will confirm your eligibility and fees before enrolment.
Check your eligibility here.

Fee schedule for funded training

Course Code Course Name Full Fee SA Subsidised Participant Fee Concession Fee Incidental Fees / Additional Costs Conditions
CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care $3,650 $700* Concession or fee exemption eligibility may apply. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Final concession fee or exemption status is confirmed before enrolment. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Incidental costs may include checks, placement requirements, resources, uniforms/PPE, First Aid/CPR, transport or other third-party costs where applicable. Final costs are confirmed before enrolment. Participant Eligibility Criteria apply. Eligibility and final fees are confirmed before enrolment.
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support $3,650 $950* Concession or fee exemption eligibility may apply. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Final concession fee or exemption status is confirmed before enrolment. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Incidental costs may include checks, placement requirements, resources, uniforms/PPE, First Aid/CPR, transport or other third-party costs where applicable. Final costs are confirmed before enrolment. Participant Eligibility Criteria apply. Eligibility and final fees are confirmed before enrolment.
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health $4,150 $950* Concession or fee exemption eligibility may apply. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Final concession fee or exemption status is confirmed before enrolment. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Incidental costs may include checks, placement requirements, resources, uniforms/PPE, First Aid/CPR, transport or other third-party costs where applicable. Final costs are confirmed before enrolment. Participant Eligibility Criteria apply. Eligibility and final fees are confirmed before enrolment.
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support $4,150 $800* Concession or fee exemption eligibility may apply. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Final concession fee or exemption status is confirmed before enrolment. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Incidental costs may include checks, placement requirements, resources, uniforms/PPE, First Aid/CPR, transport or other third-party costs where applicable. Final costs are confirmed before enrolment. Participant Eligibility Criteria apply. Eligibility and final fees are confirmed before enrolment.
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support $4,150 $800* Concession or fee exemption eligibility may apply. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Final concession fee or exemption status is confirmed before enrolment. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Incidental costs may include checks, placement requirements, resources, uniforms/PPE, First Aid/CPR, transport or other third-party costs where applicable. Final costs are confirmed before enrolment. Participant Eligibility Criteria apply. Eligibility and final fees are confirmed before enrolment.
CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services $4,150 $800* Concession or fee exemption eligibility may apply. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Final concession fee or exemption status is confirmed before enrolment. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Incidental costs may include checks, placement requirements, resources, uniforms/PPE, First Aid/CPR, transport or other third-party costs where applicable. Final costs are confirmed before enrolment. Participant Eligibility Criteria apply. Eligibility and final fees are confirmed before enrolment.
CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work $4,150 $800* Concession or fee exemption eligibility may apply. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Final concession fee or exemption status is confirmed before enrolment. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Incidental costs may include checks, placement requirements, resources, uniforms/PPE, First Aid/CPR, transport or other third-party costs where applicable. Final costs are confirmed before enrolment. Participant Eligibility Criteria apply. Eligibility and final fees are confirmed before enrolment.
CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services $6,150 $2,200* Concession or fee exemption eligibility may apply. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Final concession fee or exemption status is confirmed before enrolment. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Incidental costs may include checks, placement requirements, resources, uniforms/PPE, First Aid/CPR, transport or other third-party costs where applicable. Final costs are confirmed before enrolment. Participant Eligibility Criteria apply. Eligibility and final fees are confirmed before enrolment.
CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care $4,150 $2,000* Concession or fee exemption eligibility may apply. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Final concession fee or exemption status is confirmed before enrolment. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Incidental costs may include checks, placement requirements, resources, uniforms/PPE, First Aid/CPR, transport or other third-party costs where applicable. Final costs are confirmed before enrolment. Participant Eligibility Criteria apply. Eligibility and final fees are confirmed before enrolment.
CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health $6,150 $2,200* Concession or fee exemption eligibility may apply. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Final concession fee or exemption status is confirmed before enrolment. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Incidental costs may include checks, placement requirements, resources, uniforms/PPE, First Aid/CPR, transport or other third-party costs where applicable. Final costs are confirmed before enrolment. Participant Eligibility Criteria apply. Eligibility and final fees are confirmed before enrolment.
CHC40321 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention $4,150 $950* Concession or fee exemption eligibility may apply. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Final concession fee or exemption status is confirmed before enrolment. See “Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees” below. Incidental costs may include checks, placement requirements, resources, uniforms/PPE, First Aid/CPR, transport or other third-party costs where applicable. Final costs are confirmed before enrolment. Participant Eligibility Criteria apply. Eligibility and final fees are confirmed before enrolment.

*Important: The SA subsidised participant fee applies only to eligible South Australian students accessing an approved subsidised training place. Participant Eligibility Criteria apply. Course availability, eligibility, concession eligibility, exemption eligibility, final student contribution fees and any incidental fees/additional costs are confirmed before enrolment. For applicants not eligible for funding, refer to ETEA’s standard course Fee Schedule.

*SUBJECT TO ELIGIBILITY

For applicants not eligible for funding, refer to ETEA’s course Fee Schedule

For More Details Visit: www.skills.sa.gov.au

Concessions, Fee Exemptions and Incidental Fees

Concession Eligibility

Eligible students undertaking South Australian subsidised training may be eligible for a concession fee if they hold an eligible concession card or meet other Skills SA concession criteria.

Concession eligibility may include students who:

  • hold a Health Care Card;
  • hold a Pensioner Concession Card;
  • hold a Veteran’s Affairs Card;
  • are in a South Australian detention centre and between 16 and 18 years of age; or
  • are a prisoner in a South Australian correctional institution.

Concession eligibility and the applicable concession fee will be confirmed by ETEA before enrolment.

Fee Exemptions

A fee exemption may be available for eligible students who are, or have been, under a Guardianship Order in Australia and are 16 years or older. Fee exemption eligibility will be assessed and confirmed before enrolment.

Incidental Fees and Additional Costs

The SA subsidised participant fee listed above covers the course tuition/student contribution fee only. Additional incidental fees or third-party costs may apply depending on the course, placement provider requirements and the student’s individual circumstances.

Incidental fees or additional costs may include, where applicable:

  • National Police Check;
  • Working with Children Check;
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check;
  • First Aid and/or CPR requirements;
  • immunisation or health evidence required for placement;
  • uniforms, closed shoes or personal protective equipment;
  • textbooks, learner resources or online resources;
  • transport to and from work placement;
  • placement compliance documents or checks required by host employers or placement providers.

These incidental costs are not included in the SA subsidised participant fee unless expressly stated. ETEA will confirm all known course fees, concession or exemption eligibility, and any applicable incidental fees or additional costs before enrolment.

Participant Eligibility Criteria apply. Visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria.

Term 1

Enrolments Open: 06th October 2025
Enrolments Close: 16th January 2026
Course Commencement: 02nd February 2026*

Term 2

Enrolments Open: 02nd February 2026
Enrolments Close: 06th April 2026
Course Commencement: 20th April 2026*

Term 3

Enrolments Open: 20th April 2026
Enrolments Close: 26th June 2026
Course Commencement: 13th July 2026*

Term 4

Enrolments Open: 13th July 2026
Enrolments Close: 21st September 2026
Course Commencement: 05th October 2026*

*Course commencements are dependent on minimum enrolment numbers.

Register your Interest Now

You will be contacted by the college when enrolments open and provided with full details on how to enrol, and the enrolment requirements