Enforcement of trade apprenticeships for domestic learners

What can you do now?

Domestic learners are encouraged to transition to a formal apprenticeship program if your desired outcome is to acquire a trade certificate. You can talk to your Registered Training Organisation (RTO) about entering into a training contract and whether there are subsidies to reduce the cost of the course.

If you have completed the course institutionally with an RTO, then you may be eligible to apply for an Occupational Certificate from the South Australian Skills Commission through the Occupational Recognition Service (ORS).

Find out if your qualification is affected

Download the Traineeship and Apprenticeship Pathways (TAP) Schedule to see if your qualification is a trade apprenticeship impacted by this enforcement (filter column B by 'T')

TAP Schedule (XLSX) Visit page

Next steps


  • If training is complete, you have the option to apply for an Occupational Certificate

    If training is complete, you have the option to apply for an Occupational Certificate

    Check if you are eligible to apply for an assessment of your skills through the Occupational Recognition Service (ORS).

    Learn more
  • If training is yet to be completed, transition to a formal apprenticeship

    If training is yet to be completed, transition to a formal apprenticeship

    Seek your own employer or contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO) to enquire about a placement with a host employer in your chosen trade.

    Contact a GTO
    Employer register
If training is complete, you have the option to apply for an Occupational Certificate

If training is complete, you have the option to apply for an Occupational Certificate

Check if you are eligible to apply for an assessment of your skills through the Occupational Recognition Service (ORS).

Learn more
If training is yet to be completed, transition to a formal apprenticeship

If training is yet to be completed, transition to a formal apprenticeship

Seek your own employer or contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO) to enquire about a placement with a host employer in your chosen trade.

Contact a GTO
Employer register

Need help or guidance for your situation?

Contact the South Australian Skills Commission for advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

Contact us