Equipment and Capital Grants are a $9 million investment over three years by the South Australian Government to build the capability and capacity of TAFE SA, not-for-profit and industry-based providers.
The grants support state-of-the-art training facilities, contemporary infrastructure and technology, and industry-relevant equipment aligned with areas of skill demand and economic priorities in our state, including:
- higher retention and VET completions for South Australian students
- increased access to and delivery of foundation skills training, and improved transitions between ACE and VET
- increased access to training and engagement of Aboriginal students and students living in regional areas
- innovative training products and delivery (including new technologies), particularly in response to local and emerging skill needs.
Applications for 2025-26 grants have now closed.
Why the investment?
The South Australian Government is investing in capability and capacity of the state’s VET providers to skill South Australia’s workforce for today and the future.
The 2024 Occupation Shortage List highlights 307 occupations are in shortage in South Australia. South Australia’s Jobs and Skills Outlook 2024 shows that over the next five years 78,000 VET qualifications will need to be delivered to meet the skills demand of the state’s industries.
