The Upfront Assessment of Need (UAN) process
The UAN process consists of 3 assessments that must be undertaken in the following order before a training account is created:
Suitability assessment
Supports assessment
Resources to help you with the UAN
To learn more about the UAN and for information on your contractual obligations, read the UAN Guidelines.
To understand what a UAN procedure must contain, read Developing a UAN procedure.
To understand more about the suitability and support needs assessment – watch this short video.
To get help with the UAN, contact us at UANAdvice@sa.gov.au
VETRO UAN for school students
The VET Readiness Orientation (VETRO) UAN process must be completed with all school students seeking access to subsidised training.
To get started, read the VETRO UAN Guidelines, VETRO UAN process map and associated resources through the link below.
We've made some changes
On 30 October 2023, Skills SA commenced the UAN streamlining trial, which was completed in December 2024. We evaluated the trial outcomes and are pleased to announce the trial has resulted in:
- All training providers that we engaged with valued the changes and want them made permanent
- An increase is compliance with the UAN
- An increase in Skills SA UAN education, engagement and support
- An increase in student outcomes
- A reduction in resources to conduct the UAN process
- A new, dedicated UAN advice channel
Watch the video presentation
Training providers are invited to watch a short online presentation about the changes we have made to the UAN Guidelines as a result of the UAN Streamlining Trial.
If you have any questions after watching the presentation, please contact Skills SA at UAN Advice - UANAdvice@sa.gov.au