Priorities

Growing a high quality, safe and accessible skills system

The South Australian Skills Commission (the Commission) plays a crucial role in facilitating a robust and accessible skills system for South Australians by supporting learners, training providers, and industry.

The Commission’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan has been developed in response to the $2.3 billion National Skills Agreement (NSA), which signals a significant opportunity for the vocational education and training (VET) sector. Our focus is on providing a quality skills system that is fit for South Australians seeking the skills we all need for learning, work, and life.

The South Australian government is implementing significant reform to the skills system to ensure we have the workforce required to address significant skills shortages, and to deliver on our state, industry, and government priorities.

The Commission’s Strategic Plan sets out a clear pathway for improving access to skills, focusing on safety and wellbeing, and identifying the support required to ensure learners complete their studies.


Explore the Commission's Strategic Priorities

  • Strategic Priority 1

    Strategic Priority 1

    Attract and retain apprentices and trainees to VET to meet workforce needs

  • Strategic Priority 2

    Strategic Priority 2

    Innovate and advocate to enable the skills system to adapt to workforce requirements

  • Strategic Priority 3

    Strategic Priority 3

    Provide stewardship for industry to improve equity and access

  • Strategic Priority 4

    Strategic Priority 4

    Strengthen connections with our key stakeholders – industry, community, and government

Strategic Priority 1

Strategic Priority 1

Attract and retain apprentices and trainees to VET to meet workforce needs

Strategic Priority 2

Strategic Priority 2

Innovate and advocate to enable the skills system to adapt to workforce requirements

Strategic Priority 3

Strategic Priority 3

Provide stewardship for industry to improve equity and access

Strategic Priority 4

Strategic Priority 4

Strengthen connections with our key stakeholders – industry, community, and government