Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - South Australian Skills Commission

Learn more about the changes to the South Australian Skills Act.

On 1 July 2021, the South Australian Skills Act (SAS Act) took effect. The SAS Act is the legislation which governs the skills and training system in South Australia.

What is the role of the South Australian Skills Commission?

The role of the South Australian Skills Commission is to:

advise the Minister for Education, Skills and Training on a range of matters such as: vocational education and training (VET) funding and quality; strategies and priorities for workforce development; and the state's role as part of an integrated national system
regulate the State's apprenticeship and traineeship system
engage industry through the Industry Skills Councils – to ensure vocational education and training is responsive to industry demands
prepare the South Australian Skills Standards and other information
provide a complaint handling and dispute resolution service, and advocacy, previously provided by the South Australian Training Advocate
monitor and report to the Minister on the state's role in VET and Adult Community Education (ACE).
promote career pathways between secondary schools, VET, ACE, and higher education
promote lifelong learning and flexibility in the training system.

Where can I access the Regulations and Standards?

Click the buttons below to read the Regulations or Skills Standards including fact sheets that summarise the key points.

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I’m an employer of apprentices and trainees, how does the legislation impact me?

See FAQs for employers of apprentices and trainees for more information.

I’m an apprentice or trainee (or want to start one soon), how does the legislation impact me?

See FAQs for apprentices and trainees.

I’m a training organisation, what do I need to do differently?

See FAQs for training providers for more information.

I’m a broker with an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider, what do I need to know?

See FAQs for Apprenticeship Network Providers.

Who is the South Australian Skills Commissioner?

Cameron Baker is the South Australian Skills Commissioner and he was appointed in July 2023.

Who do I contact for more information or support?

For information about training contracts, call the South Australian Skills Commission on 1800 673 097.

This is where you can seek advice about:

registering as an employer of apprentices or trainees
obligations for employers, apprentices, trainees and training organisations
supervision requirements
safety concerns.

Contact the South Australian Skills Commission on 1800 006 488 to:

learn more about workforce priorities
provide industry advice
resolve disputes or register a complaint
provide industry advice on government priorities.

Learn more about the South Australian Skills Act (SAS Act)

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