The South Australian Skills Commission’s endorsement of a micro-credential provides confidence to employers and individuals that the learning outcomes it delivers will meet current and future industry needs, and that learners will gain the relevant skills, knowledge and attributes that are required by industry.
The table below outlines the micro-credentials that have been endorsed by the Commission.
*Note - responsibility for maintaining the quality of training delivered remains with the provider of the micro-credential, in line with relevant state and national requirements.
Micro-credential name | Course description | The owner | Endorsement duration | |||
Small Civil Team Leader | This micro-credential enables learners to quickly develop skills in managing small civil works teams. The course includes online and offline delivery of three units of competency and one non-accredited subject, as per below:
| Civil Contractors Federation South Australia Ltd (RTO ID 45621) | 5 August 2021 – 5 August 2024 | |||
Cut-Off Saw Operator – Civil Construction | This micro-credential provides participants with the required skills and knowledge to enable the use of a cut-off saw in a safe and proficient manner in the workplace. The course includes online and offline delivery of two units of competency and one non-accredited subject, as per below:
| Civil Contractors Federation South Australia Ltd (RTO ID 45621) | 5 August 2021 – 5 August 2024 | |||
Community Broadcasting Delivery Skill Set | This micro-credential will provide students with technical and operational skills for broadcasting delivery. This course includes online and offline delivery of four units of competency, as per below:
| The Academy of Interactive Entertainment Ltd (RTO ID 88021) | 9 September 2021 – 9 September 2024 | |||
Introduction to Naval Shipbuilding | Introduction to Naval Shipbuilding Micro-credential will help prepare for employment in the Defence Industry. This course will expose learners to naval shipbuilding industry and terminology and to prepare potential naval shipbuilding employees with an understanding of naval shipbuilding products, process, and people. The course consists of the following seven non-accredited subjects and can be delivered via face to face or self-paced online. It is anticipated that each subject would take either 16 hours face to face training and assessment or over 4 weeks for self-paced learning:
| TAFE SA (RTO ID 41026) | 4 November 2021 - 4 November 2024 | |||
Introduction to Combat Systems Engineering | The Introduction to Combat Systems Engineering micro-credential is a skill set that meets the unique needs of Naval Shipbuilding programs in South Australia. This micro-credential will be offered through the Naval Shipbuilding College as a part of its registered learning packages to support the shipbuilding industry. The Introduction to Combat Systems Engineering micro-credential consists of the following four (4) non-accredited modules. It will focus on providing students with both theory and practical training in the Combat Systems. The Introduction to Combat Systems Engineering micro-credential will be delivered and assessed over 75 hours via online or face to face learning.
The Introduction to Combat Systems Engineering micro-credential can be delivered in modules over a three-month period, or as an intensive course over two weeks depending on the characteristics of the target group. | SAAB Australia Pty Ltd | 2 December 2021 - 2 June 2023 | |||
Cloud Computing Practitioner | Cloud Computing Practitioner - AWS re/Start is a full-time, skills development program that prepares learners for careers in the Cloud. Through scenario-based learning, hands-on labs, and coursework, learners can gain the technical and soft skills they need for an entry-level Cloud role. Cloud Computing Practitioner - AWS re/Start also focuses on building professional skills such as adaptive communication, time management, and collaboration. The program aims to build a diverse pipeline of entry-level Cloud talent and it is suitable to all cohorts including young people (17-24 years old), job seeker, workers reskilling to perform changing job tasks, workers upskilling to progress in their career, transitioning workers changing industries and apprentices or trainees. This Cloud Computing Practitioner micro-credential course consists of seven non-accredited subjects as follows:
The Cloud Computing Practitioner micro-credential can be made available via online, face-to-face and blended delivery mode to meet industry skills needs. | Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd | 3 February 2022 – 3 August 2023 | |||
Global Wind Organisation Basic Safety Training | The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) is the global body which sets training standards for the wind renewable energy sector. Thomson Bridge is accredited by the GWO to deliver GWO Basic Safety Training. The GWO Basic Safety Training micro-credential has been tailored based on industry best-practice and consists of First Aid (as prescribed by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines), Fire Awareness, Manual Handling, Low Voltage Rescue and Working at Heights. This course will be supervised and/or trained by an experienced Electrical Supply Industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner. The GWO Basic Safety Training micro-credential consist of the following nine units of competency which form the basic safety requirements for workers involved in the construction and operation of wind farms:
This GWO Basic Safety Training micro-credential is targeted at personnel who work in the wind industry and will have their duties in a wind turbine environment. Graduates of the GWO Basic Safety Training micro-credential will meet the regulatory requirements to seek employment within operational roles within the power generation sector (wind farms, solar farms or legacy thermal power stations). This includes a range of job roles such as operator, technician or maintenance worker. This course will ensure that the experienced workforce can be mobilised to support the state investment into renewable energy generation. This South Australian endorsed micro-credential course is available to South Australia residents only. This micro-credential consists of around 109 nominal hours, and it is anticipated to deliver over three days. Training consists of trainer led classroom presentations, theory assessment and onsite practical exercises and assessment. | Thomson Bridge Pty Ltd (RTO ID 40754) | 3 February 2022 – 3 August 2023 | |||
High Voltage Operations | Within South Australia the requirements for training and authorisation of persons operating high voltage equipment are mandated by the Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2013 and the High Voltage Switching Manual issued by the Switching Committee Office of the Technical Regulator. The High Voltage Operations micro-credential delivers a customised skillset based on accredited units of competency. This course is designed to train individuals who are required to operate high voltage equipment and hold a current qualification or relevant certificates. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The High Voltage Operations micro-credential consists of eight units of competency as follows:
The High Voltage Operations micro-credential is suitable for job seekers, transitioning workers changing industries, workers reskilling to perform changing job tasks and workers upskilling to progress their career. This South Australian endorsed micro-credential is available to South Australia residents only. This micro-credential consists of around 190 nominal hours, and it is anticipated to deliver over four days. Training consists of trainer led classroom presentations, theory assessment and onsite practical exercises and assessment. | Thomson Bridge Pty Ltd (RTO ID 40754) | 3 February 2022 – 3 August 2023 | |||
Drive a taxi – Earn a living | The Drive a taxi – Earn a living micro-credential will enable new entrants to gain Taxi Driver Accreditation, equip them with knowledge and the skills to meet the recent amendments to the SA Passenger Transport Regulations in relation to:
This course consists of four units of competency and two non-accredited subjects:
*This subject will equip taxi drivers with knowledge about how to identify special health needs for elderly people or people with a disability, injury or illness, and safely transport them to their selected location including aged care facility, hospital, rehabilitation or doctor’s appointment. **This subject will enable taxi drivers to engage with newly arrived tourists at the airport, port or railway station and provide tourist information as appropriate. The Drive a taxi – Earn a living micro-credential course is suitable to many cohorts including workers reskilling to perform changing job tasks, those upskilling to progress their career and workers changing industries. The training will include classroom and e-learning, with four weeks mentoring. Participants will be assessed via on-the-job application of skills. | Taxi Council South Australia Inc (RTO ID 40310) | 3 March 2022 – 3 September 2023 | |||
Be your own Taxi boss | The Be your own Taxi boss micro-credential provides skills gap training for existing taxi operators and equips taxi drivers who want to become taxi operators with the knowledge and skills to meet requirements of the South Australian Passenger Transport Regulations 2009. This course consists of two units of competency and two non-accredited subjects:
The training will include classroom learning, eLearning and on-the-job mentoring and assessment. Taxi drivers who complete this course will be able to start a taxi business, manage new taxi drivers and grow their taxi business. | Taxi Council South Australia Inc (RTO ID 40310) | 7 April 2022 – 7 October 2023 | |||
Course in Prefabricated Light Gauge Steel Frame Installation | The Course in Prefabricated Light Gauge Steel Frame Installation micro-credential aims to address the industry skill gaps specific to light gauge steel frame installers. This course is suitable for apprentice or trainees, job seekers and workers changing industries, reskilling to perform changing job tasks or upskilling to progress their career. Graduates of this course will be able perform a job role of prefabricated light gauge steel frame installer or light gauge steel frame component assembly (in factory). The course consists of two units of competency and one non-accredited subject:
Participants are required to have minimum language, literacy and numeracy skills that are equivalent to Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework. The course will be delivered by Registered Training Organisations in classroom and simulated workplace environments to prepare participants for working on-site. Participants will have hands-on experience working with the steel components and tools. | National Association of Steel Framed Housing (NASH) | 7 April 2022 – 7 April 2024 | |||
MATES Life Skills Toolbox | The MATES Life Skills Toolbox micro-credential is designed to ensure young people entering the construction and allied industries are taught resilience and practical life skills. It is suitable for first year of apprentice (17 -24 years of age) within the Construction industry. The course consists of six industry subjects:
The course will be delivered over two days as an interactive workshop to encourage engagement, conversation and reflection. | MATES in Construction SA Ltd | 7 April 2022 – 7 April 2025 | |||
Taxi travel for the disabled passenger | The Taxi travel for the disabled passenger micro-credential will develop the skills of taxi drivers to safely move and assist wheelchaired passengers onto an electronic hoist and lift and move the wheelchair into the back of an Access Taxi. Participants will gain skills in communicating with people with severe speech, hearing and sight impairments coupled with mobility issues and abide by the Discrimination & Disability Acts. They will become competent to complete National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) vouchers and use the South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme (SATSS) App. The course is suitable for skills gap training for existing taxi operators and taxi drivers with knowledge and skills to meet the recent amendments to the SA Passenger Transport Regulations 2009 for Access Taxis. The course consists of two units of competency and two non-accredited subjects:
The training will include classroom & eLearning and four weeks of mentoring and assessed on-the-job application of skills and knowledge. | Taxi Council South Australia Inc (RTO ID 40310) | 5 May 2022 – 5 November 2023 | |||
Mentor Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People | The Mentor Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People micro-credential aims to develop the knowledge and skills of mentors to assist them to establish a culturally safe workplace and to provide culturally appropriate, respectful support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander workers to increase their retention in the workplace. The course consists of one unit of competency and two industry subjects:
This course is suitable to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in any industry. Graduates of this micro-credential will be able obtain jobs as mentors, career development officers, managers and officers in Human Resources, supervisory and managerial workers in any industry. The course will be delivered and assessed by qualified and experienced Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander trainers/assessors as a three-day short program or customised to suit business and individual needs. A project is required to be completed following completion of the course to demonstrate how skills and knowledge acquired can be applied to each participant’s workplace. The project is part of the assessment for the CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety. | Tauondi Aboriginal Corporation (RTO ID 2370) | 2 June 2022 – 2 December 2023 | |||
Live Event Volunteer | The Live Event Volunteer micro-credential aims to prepare learners for entry level roles in a range of creative industries such as a Live Events Volunteer at NSS, Stagehand or Production Assistant (in the production of live entertainment), a runner (in film production), animation or visual effects, or an assistant to a talent agent or artist manager. The course provides basic technical skills and knowledge of production operations at a live entertainment venue. It is based upon work tasks undertaken by a Live Events Volunteer at NSS and involves working effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, following established procedures, responding to rapid instructions, and reacting appropriately to unexpected situations. This course is suitable for young people or any volunteers at NSS who are interested in pursuing or exploring a career in the creative industries. The course consists of one non-accredited subject, NSS001 – Support Crew at a Live Event, covering a total of 36 hours. It can be delivered on-the-job over a duration of six weeks. | Northern Sound System (NSS) | 3 November 2022 – 3 November 2024 | |||
Sound Recording Volunteer | The Sound Recording Volunteer micro-credential aims to prepare learners for entry level roles in a range of creative industries such as a Sound Recording Volunteer at NSS, Sound Technician, Production Assistant (in sound engineering or music production), a runner (in film production), animation or visual effects or an assistant to a talent agent or artist manager. The course provides basic technical skills and knowledge of production equipment and operations in a recording studio. It is based upon work tasks undertaken by a Sound Recording Volunteer at NSS and involves working effectively with an artist to build rapport, determine their needs, take direction, and offer creative solutions. This course is suitable for young people or any volunteers at NSS who are interested in pursuing or exploring a career in the creative industries. The course consists of one non-accredited subject, NSS002 - Use Pro Tools to Record and Mix a Basic Demo, covering a total of 60 hours. It can be delivered on-the-job over a duration of six weeks. | Northern Sound System (NSS) | 3 November 2022 – 3 November 2024 | |||
Artist Development Volunteer | The Artist Development Volunteer micro-credential aims to prepare learners for entry level roles in a range of creative industries such as a runner in film production, animation or visual effects, talent spotter, production assistant and other entry level roles in public relations or communications, such as assistant to a talent agent or artist manager, digital content contributor, social media content manager and junior photographer. The course provides basic technical skills and knowledge of digital photography, graphic design, music services, and communication strategies for artists releasing new music. It is suitable to youth or any volunteers at NSS who are interested in pursuing or exploring a career in the creative industries. The course consists of two non-accredited subjects, and is delivered on-the-job covering a total of 60 hours:
Participants are required to complete NSS003 - Produce Digital Images for Artist Promotion prior to undertaking training of NSS004 – Develop an Artist. | Northern Sound System (NSS) | 3 November 2022 – 3 November 2024 | |||
Visioning Your Future | The Visioning Your Future micro-credential aims to assist rural, regional and remote South Australian women aged 18 and over (at all stages of their learning and career journey) to identify barriers and to develop confidence, a personal learning plan, and roadmap to workforce participation. This course consists of one non-accredited subject: ‘Visioning Your Future’. There is no entry requirement for this proposed micro-credential, and the course can be delivered via blended mode (a combination of face-to-face and online) or face-to-face classroom setting over five sessions with three hours per session, totalling 15 hours, over five consecutive weeks. | SkillSmart-Careers Pty Ltd | 2 February 2023 - 2 August 2024 | |||
Support Coach Nursing Program | The Support Coach Nursing Program micro credential provides bite sized information in a flexible format to equip existing nurses to support new nurses entering aged care with practical coaching skills to successfully supervise and assist then transfer into an operational environment. This course consists of six non-accredited subjects:
To be suitable for the course, participant must be employed as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse for a minimum of two years post registration. | Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (SA Brand) (RTO ID: 40064) | 6 April 2023 – 6 April 2027 | |||
Transition to Professional Practice Program – Nursing Aged Care | The Transition to Professional Practice Program – Nursing Aged Care micro credential will provide bite sized information in a flexible format to equip new nurses entering aged care with practical operational skills to successfully transition with an aged care facility. This course consists of six non-accredited subjects:
The course will be delivered using a framework of reflective practice, real-life problem-solving and group learning delivered face to face or online over a 6-month timeline with approximately 100 hours of learning in total, equivalent to 4 hours per week. Each subject will be provided over a 4-week duration equivalent to 16 hours of study. | Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (SA Brand) (RTO ID: 40064) | 6 April 2023 – 6 April 2027 | |||