A micro-credential is shorter than a qualification and certifies the learning of a defined set of skills, knowledge and attributes through a bite-sized course. It provides businesses with flexibility to rapidly adjust to changes in technology and the labour market.
Micro-credentials increasingly play a role in a range of settings, including work readiness, upskilling and reskilling, transitioning workers, and supporting people to gain additional skills and knowledge outside of their qualifications. They provide an opportunity for workers to engage in lifelong learning through shorter training opportunities as they progress through their career.
In South Australia, micro-credentials are endorsed by the South Australian Skills Commission and focus on encouraging people to gain the contemporary skills, knowledge and attributes to develop more competitive businesses.
Employers benefit from their staff undertaking timely and targeted training that addresses current or future skills needs identified by industry, while individuals gain a recognised credential that can help them to get a job, change jobs, develop their career, and work towards a full qualification.
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A South Australian Skills Commission endorsed micro-credential provides businesses and individuals with confidence that the course can deliver the contemporary skills required by industry.
South Australian Skills Commission Endorsement is determined based on the course’s alignment with the following five principles:
To request endorsement of a micro-credential by the Commission, please complete and submit an Expression of Interest.
All micro-credentials include a statement of purpose, learning outcomes and evidence of current or anticipated need by industry, employers or the community.
The outcomes and impact of the program are subject to evaluation at the end of the pilot.
South Australia’s course development advisory service supports industry to develop micro-credentials for endorsement by the Commission.
This service can also help develop nationally recognised accredited courses for approval by the Australian Skills Quality Authority.
Before looking to develop a new course, you can check what courses are currently available through the National Register of VET.
To find out which courses the South Australian Government subsidises, go to Skilled Careers.
If your business or industry needs new training developed, the advisory service can guide you through the course development process. For assistance, please contact us.
Register an Expression of Interest for a micro-credential through the online registration form.
Micro-credentials Endorsement Guidelines
Register of South Australia’s endorsed micro-credentials
FAQs - South Australian Micro-credentials
SASC Micro-credentials checklist
SASC Industry Letter of Support Guidelines
South Australian Delivery of Endorsed Micro-credentials Guidelines
SA Micro-credentials - Quarterly Reporting Template
Application for renewal duration of endorsement of a micro-credential