- Home
- Careers and Pathways
- South Australian Micro-credentials
- Register of South Australian Skills Commission Endorsed Micro-credentials
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:
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.
*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 | |||
| 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 – 3 December 2025 | |||
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. | 7 April 2022 – 7 April 2025 | ||||
| Family Group Conferencing Practice | The Family Group Conferencing Practice micro-credential provides workers with the skills and knowledge to engage key people in shared approaches to children’s safety and wellbeing and facilitate family group conferencing. At the end of this micro-credential, participants will have gained knowledge of restorative practice principles (with a specialised focus on child protection sector work), and understand how to facilitate family-led decision making. They will also be eligible to be considered for a Ngartuitya Family Group Conference Coordinator role within Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA). The Family Group Conferencing Practice micro-credential consists of two accredited Units of Competency:
The micro-credentials will be delivered and assessed over 3 days through blended learning methods, including an online self-paced component followed by face to face workshop attendance, simulated practice and assessment tasks. There is an additional option for formal assessment of 14 hours against the national Units of Competency from the Certificate IV in Community Services, if students choose to do so. The micro-credential is targeted at people working in or interested in working in the community services and welfare sectors. The South Australian endorsed micro-credential is available to South Australian residents only. | Relationships Australia South Australia Ltd | 7 September 2023 – 7 September 2025 | |||
Game Play Tester | The Game Play Tester micro-credential is one of six micro-credentials that will prepare learners to work in entry level roles in quality assurance testing for game development. Job roles such as Quality Assurance (QA) Tester and Game Tester will use these foundation and employability skills, along with technical skills and knowledge to fill gaps in the gaming industry’s workforce. The micro-credential involves playtesting video games and providing feedback individually or as part of a group participating in the playtesting session. It provides basic technical skills and knowledge of playtesting video games, evaluating gameplay, mechanics, user interface, and overall player experience, and providing constructive feedback to improve game quality and performance. The Game Play Tester micro-credential consists of one non-accredited industry subject:
The micro-credential will be delivered and assessed face to face over 40 hours through an authentic work-based delivery in the workplace format. The micro-credential is aimed at neuro-diverse young people aged 17 to 24 interested in working in the game development sector. There are no pre-entry requirements, however students may wish to begin with the Game Play Tester micro-credential and progress through the other five micro-credentials according to the capability and desire to work in the sector. The South Australian endorsed micro-credential is available to South Australian residents only. | Youth Options | 7 September 2023 – 7 September 2025 | |||
Lead Game Play Tester | The Lead Game Play Tester micro-credential is one of six micro-credentials that will prepare learners to work in entry level roles in quality assurance testing for game development. Job roles such as Quality Assurance (QA) Tester and Game Tester will use these foundation and employability skills, along with technical skills and knowledge to fill gaps in the gaming industry’s workforce. This micro-credential involves organising and conducting playtest sessions to gather feedback and improve game quality, usability, and player experience. The micro-credential develops identified foundation and employability skills sought by employers in the game development industry, and provides basic technical skills and knowledge of planning, recruitment, facilitation and collecting and analysing feedback from participants in playtest sessions. The Lead Game Play Tester micro-credential consists of one non-accredited industry subject:
The micro-credential will be delivered and assessed face to face over 60 hours through an authentic work-based delivery in the workplace format. The micro-credential is aimed at neuro-diverse young people aged 17 to 24 interested in working in the game development sector. There are no pre-entry requirements, however students may wish to start with the Game Play Tester micro-credential and progress through the other five micro-credentials according to their capability and desire to work in the sector. The South Australian endorsed micro-credential is available to South Australian residents only | Youth Options | 7 September 2023 – 7 September 2025 | |||
Game Bug Tester | The Game Bug Tester micro-credential is one of six micro-credentials that will prepare learners to work in entry level roles in quality assurance testing for game development. Job roles such as Quality Assurance (QA) Tester and Game Tester will use these foundation and employability skills, along with technical skills and knowledge to fill gaps in the gaming industry’s workforce. This micro-credential involves bug testing video games and providing feedback individually or as part of a team in a structured testing process. It provides basic technical skills and knowledge of bug testing a video game following a pre-specified plan, identifying and documenting defects, and providing feedback using a range of tools to improve game quality performance. The Game Bug Tester micro-credential consists of one non-accredited industry subject:
The micro-credential will be delivered and assessed face to face over 40 hours through an authentic work-based delivery in the workplace format. The micro-credential is aimed at neuro-diverse young people aged 17 to 24 interested in working in the game development sector. There are no pre-entry requirements, however students may wish to start with the Game Play Tester micro-credential and progress through the other five micro-credentials according to their capability and desire to work in the sector. The South Australian endorsed micro-credential is available to South Australian residents only. | Youth Options | 7 September 2023 – 7 September 2025 | |||
Game Test Plan Writer | The Game Test Plan Writer micro-credential is one of six micro-credentials will prepare learners to work in entry level roles in quality assurance testing for game development. Job roles such as Quality Assurance (QA) Tester and Game Tester will use these foundation and employability skills, along with technical skills and knowledge to fill gaps in the gaming industry’s workforce. This micro-credential involves creating test plans to guide the testing process and ensure comprehensive testing of video game features and functionality. The micro-credential provides basic technical skills and knowledge of writing a video game test plan, including understanding game requirements, defining test objectives, determining test strategies, and planning test resources and schedules The Game Test Plan Writer micro-credential consists of one non-accredited industry subject:
The micro-credential will be delivered and assessed face to face over 60 hours through an authentic work-based delivery in the workplace format. The micro-credential is aimed at neuro-diverse young people aged 17 to 24 interested in working in the game development sector. There are no pre-entry requirements, however students may wish to start with the Game Play Tester micro-credential and progress through the other five micro-credentials according to their capability and desire to work in the sector. The South Australian endorsed micro-credential is available to South Australian residents only. | Youth Options | 7 September 2023 – 7 September 2025 | |||
Game Test Case Writer | The Game Test Case Writer micro-credential is one of six micro-credentials that will prepare learners to work in entry level roles in quality assurance testing for game development. Job roles such as Quality Assurance (QA) Tester and Game Tester will use these foundation and employability skills, along with technical skills and knowledge to fill gaps in the gaming industry’s workforce. This micro-credential involves creating test cases to ensure the thorough testing of video game features and functionality. The micro-credential provides basic technical skills and knowledge of writing a video game test case, including understanding game requirements, designing test scenarios, and documenting expected outcomes and next steps. The Game Test Case Writer micro-credential consists of one non-accredited industry subject:
The micro-credential will be delivered and assessed face to face over 60 hours through an authentic work-based delivery in the workplace format. The micro-credential is aimed at neuro-diverse young people aged 17 to 24 interested in working in the game development sector. There are no pre-entry requirements, however students may wish to start with the Game Play Tester micro-credential and progress through the other five micro-credentials according to their capability and desire to work in the sector. The South Australian endorsed micro-credential is available to South Australian residents only. | Youth Options | 7 September 2023 – 7 September 2025 | |||
| Freelance Game Tester | The Freelance Game Tester micro-credential is one of six micro-credentials that will prepare learners to work in entry level roles in quality assurance testing for game development. Job roles such as Quality Assurance (QA) Tester and Game Tester will use these foundation and employability skills, along with technical skills and knowledge to fill gaps in the gaming industry’s workforce. This micro-credential provides basic technical skills and knowledge of QA testing processes, business and marketing principles, and project management in the context of the video game industry. The micro-credential prepares the learner to perform effectively as a Freelance Game Tester at Youth Options, or in a similarly entry level role in quality assurance testing for game development. The Freelance Game Tester micro-credential consists of one non-accredited industry subject:
The micro-credential will be delivered and assessed face to face over 60 hours through an authentic work-based delivery in the workplace format. The micro-credential is aimed at neuro-diverse young people aged 17 to 24 interested in working in the game development sector. There are no pre-entry requirements, however students may wish to start with the Game Play Tester micro-credential and progress through the other five micro-credentials according to their capability and desire to work in the sector. The South Australian endorsed micro-credential is available to South Australian residents only. | Youth Options | 7 September 2023 – 7 September 2025 | |||
| 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.
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.
To be suitable for the course, participant must be employed as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse with less than 12 months experience post registration or employed as new registered or enrolled nurse into aged care within the last 12 months. | Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (SA Brand) (RTO ID: 40064) | 6 April 2023 – 6 April 2027 | |||