Register of South Australian Skills Commission Endorsed Micro-credentials

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.

*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:

  1. Demonstrate leadership in the workplace (BSBLDR411)
  2. Apply and monitor site plant and resource management plan (RIIRAI402D)
  3. Apply site risk management system (RIIRIS401E)
  4. Non-Accredited Component - Conflict resolution
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:

  1. Operate small plant and equipment (RIISAM204E)
  2. Conduct local risk control (RIIRIS201E)
  3. Non-Accredited Component - Cut-off Saw
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:

  1. Identify and use specific industry standard technologies (ICTICT221)
  2. Install software applications (ICTICT206)
  3. Develop a web presence using social media (ICTWEB306)
  4. Develop techniques for presenting information on air (CUAAIR211
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:

  1. Importance of Naval Shipbuilding in the Mission of the RAN
  2. Naval Ships and the Shipbuilding Industry
  3. Understanding the Customer and End User
  4. Making Sense of the Naval Shipbuilding Industry
  5. Speaking the Language of Shipbuilding
  6. General Systems and Components of Naval Vessels
  7. Working Safely and Protecting the Environment
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.

  • Module 1 – The Context
  • Module 2 – Core Processes
  • Module 3 – Specialties
  • Module 4 – Technology Domains.

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 Ltd2 December 2021 – 3 December 2025

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:

  1. BSBESB406 - Establish operational strategies for a new business venture
  2. TLIF0025 - Follow work health and safety procedures
  3. Transporting the elderly and infirm by taxi
    (2 hours in class/eLearning plus 4 weeks on-the-job mentoring and assessment)
  4. Taxi tourism for tourists arriving into Adelaide (2 hours in class/eLearning plus 4 weeks on-the-job mentoring and assessment)

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:

  1. CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  2. CPCCCM2012 - Work safely at heights
  3. Install prefabricated light gauge steel frame (non-accredited industry subject) (120 hours).

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

Trauma Informed Education and Care

The Trauma Informed Education and Care micro-credential will enable workers from the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector to identify and apply skills and knowledge to create trauma-informed environments which support children in education and care settings, as well as develop well-being supports for educators.

At the end of this Micro-credential, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the impacts of stress and trauma on children’s brains, bodies and behaviours.
  • Respond to children using a trauma-informed approach.
  • Create trauma informed environments which support children including routines, transitions and interactions.
  • Implement strategies to benefit their personal well-being.

The Trauma Informed Education and Care micro-credential consists of five non- accredited industry subjects:

1. Introduction to trauma-informed practice.

2. Exploring attachment/ regulation.

3. Understanding children’s behaviour/ exploring emotional literacy.

4. Creating trauma/ informed transition/ creating a trauma-informed care environment.

5. The importance of Educator well-being.

The micro-credential will be delivered and assessed over 41 hours (one day a week for 6 weeks) face-to-face, with the possibility of online delivery if required.

The Trauma Informed Education and Care micro-credential is targeted at upskilling educators in the Early Childhood and Education sector, or new workers entering the sector. Participants should have access to an early childhood environment, such as a childcare centre, OSHC, family day care, or another environment approved by the provider.

The South Australian endorsed micro-credential is available to South Australian residents only.

Connect.Ed Trauma Education & Care Pty Ltd20 June 2023 – 20 December 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:

  1. Communication (2.5 hours)
  2. Financial Literacy (2.5 hours)
  3. Values and beliefs (2.5 hours)
  4. Suicide awareness and prevention (MATES Connector Training) (2.5 hours)
  5. Mental health and Alcohol and other drugs (2.5 hours)
  6. Team building (2.5 hours)

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:

  • TLIF0025 - Follow work health and safety procedures
  • TLIC0026 - Provide wheelchair accessible taxi services to passengers with disabilities
  • Transporting the elderly and infirm by taxi
  • Taxi tourism for tourists arriving into Adelaide

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:

  • CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
  • Mentor Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people (6 hours)
  • Use communication to build mentoring relationship (6 hours)

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:

  • NSS003 – Produce Digital Images for Artist Promotion (30 hours over six weeks)
  • NSS004 - Develop an Artist (30 hours over six weeks)

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 Ltd2 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:

  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