Building Capability Projects offer training providers the opportunity to:

• innovate and develop solutions to grow their business
• strengthen relationships with industry and employers
• contribute to growing the number of apprentices and trainees in South Australia, including the number of completions
• participate in strategic projects that benefit the South Australian VET sector.

What can I apply for?

Applications are open now and can be made across four categories:

1. Innovation: creating innovative delivery and assessment practices for students, apprentices and trainees
2. Development: building capability to develop accredited courses responsive to South Australian industry needs.
3. Research: growing a sustainable and responsive VET market based on research findings.
4. Strategic: projects commissioned by DIS that benefit the South Australian VET sector.

Before starting my application

Please read the project guidelines and supporting documents before starting your application.

• Building Capability Projects: Guidelines for Training Providers in South Australia (PDF)
• How to apply for Building Capability Projects (Word)

What does a Building Capability Project look like?

Need some inspiration?

Discover some of the Building Capability Projects we’re investing in.

• Flexible Construction Training and Assessment – Heritage Trade Skills project (YouTube)
• Civil Contractors Federation – Rail Infrastructure project (YouTube)
• Regional Skills Training – WHS Virtual Reality for Farming project (YouTube)
• Peer – Masterclass for apprentices project (YouTube)

To explore Building Capability Projects that were funded in 2019, see Building Capability Projects 2019.

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