Legislative Framework

The South Australian Skills Act including the Regulations and Standards provides a contemporary framework for skills and workforce development, and better supports regulation of apprenticeships and traineeships, as well as growth of future industries and workforce demands.

The Regulations and Standards outline the role and responsibilities of the South Australian Skills Commission, as well as employers, training providers, apprentices and trainees.

You can download definitions and terminology for the South Australian Skills Standards.

The South Australian Skills Register lists employers registered to undertake training contracts with apprentices and trainees under the South Australian Skills Act.

The register also lists employers who are prohibited (as declared by the Commission) from employing apprentices or trainees, either directly or as a host employer.

The TAP Schedule provides a consolidated list of occupations that have been declared under the South Australian Skills Act 2008 as trades (apprenticeships) or declared vocations (traineeships) in South Australia.

It also identifies the qualifications that can be undertaken in conjunction with these apprenticeships and traineeships and outlines the supervision ratio for apprentices and trainees.

Employers are responsible for supervising and ensuring oversight and coordination of on-job training for an apprentice or trainee.

Appropriate and effective supervision is vital for apprentices and trainees while undertaking their training and employment.

Supervision standards and ratios provide flexibility, within a determined ratio, to identify the level of supervision required, based on the skills and experience of the apprentice or trainee.

Learn more about changes made to the South Australian Skills Act in July 2021 and how the legislation impacts employers, apprentices, trainees and providers today.