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Register of South Australian Skills Commission Endorsed Micro-credentials

Important Notice:

The Micro-credential Pilot Program (Pilot), which commenced in late 2020, concluded on 30 June 2023. As part of the Pilot, the South Australian Skills Commission has considered 66 applications and endorsed 36. We appreciate the effort of applicants in preparing applications and the support for the Micro-credentials Pilot Program. No further applications for endorsement will be considered by the South Australian Skills Commission (Commission).
As an alternative to endorsement by the Commission, accreditation of micro- credentials may be sought through the pathway of a nationally accredited course. Skills SA can provide advice on applying to ASQA and course accreditation. Please contact Skills SA for further information about this option. Proponents quarterly reporting requirements on micro-credentials endorsed by the Commission are required to continue to the end of the term of endorsement as per the Pilot guidelines.
Businesses and industries in South Australia have shorter, bespoke courses formally recognised through the business-led micro-credentials pilot program that has been in place since late 2020. The outcomes of the pilot program will inform how South Australia shapes future vocational education and training pathways to meet emerging industry skills needs.

South Australian Skills Commission Endorsement principles

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:

  1. An industry-recognised skills gap that cannot be met through current nationally accredited training systems.
  2. Certification of a person’s learning outcomes, including skills and competencies that reflect elements of licensing and other regulatory requirements (local, national and international) or contemporary industry practices.
  3. Assessment of learning outcomes include core transferable skills and core job-specific skills required for job roles as identified by industry.
  4. Supports people to adapt to changing job roles and workplaces, and/or to transition to a new industry.
  5. Supports pathways between the school, vocational education and higher education sectors, and can provide a pathway to accredited courses.

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.


The table below outlines the micro-credentials that have been endorsed by the Commission that remain current.

*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
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:

  1. Introduction to the Support Coach Role
  2. Creating interpersonal comfort and its role in the support of the new nurse in aged care
  3. Teaching strategies that can be applied in a time poor nursing environment
  4. Build reflective practice
  5. Effective aged care nursing practice
  6. Keeping strong – support and resilience for the coach!

To be suitable for the course, participant must be employed as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse for a minimum of two years post registration.

The course will be delivered using a framework of reflective practice and real-life coaching opportunities facilitated in the work environment. This course will be delivered face to face or with online synchronous group and or individual support session 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
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:

  1. Introduction to Transition to Professional Practice Program- Nursing Aged Care (TPPAC) program
  2. Identifying operational essentials
  3. Quality aged care practice - Part 1
  4. Interactions in the aged care setting
  5. Practical daily decision making
  6. Quality aged care practice – Part 2

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.

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