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Want to grow your business?
Develop your staff!

A recent survey of 4300 workers found that over 70% felt that they weren’t achieving their full potential at work due to lack of development opportunities. Worse yet the cost of losing an employee in their first year can sometimes end up costing three times the person’s salary.

Engaged, productive and efficient employees are what business owners and companies want. It’s no surprise that a Dale Carnegie survey discovered that companies with “engaged employees” outperform those without by up to 202% furthermore 87% of the new and upcoming workforce of millennials say that professional development and career growth are significant to them.

Most importantly according to the Association for Talent Development, companies that offered training programs have 218% higher income per employee than companies without formalised training.

Partner with a proven provider

When you invest in your staff you want to be able to count on a great outcome for your organisation. With a focus on practical learning that’s directly applicable in the workplace, TAFE SA is as clear a choice for employers as it is for students.

TAFE SA’s experience in customising training for industry, businesses and government departments is extensive and proven. We can tailor training to benefit your organisation and deliver it on-the-job, on-campus or online. The figures don’t lie:

  • TAFE SA is South Australia’s largest vocational education and training (VET) provider (and also a registered higher education provider). 
  • 90% of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of their training*.
  • 87% of TAFE SA graduates would recommend TAFE SA to others*.

* Research by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) 2023.

Case Studies

BAE Systems

Clipsal

CMI Toyota

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We'll meet your specific training needs

At TAFE SA we have a dedicated team who can work with you to conduct a skills gap analysis in order to thoroughly understand your training needs and expectations.

Our tailored training services mean we are happy to:

  • modify existing courses
  • adapt course materials to suit your organisation
  • deliver group or individual training
  • deliver workplace-based training
  • help build a team culture.
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Why should I train my staff?

Companies enjoy a 24% higher profit margin than those who spend less on training

A 10% increase in workforce education level led to an 8.6% gain in total productivity, whereas the same increase in updated technology increased productivity has just 3.4% gain

The total loss to a business from ineffective training is a staggering $13.5 million per year per 1,000 employees

74% felt that they weren't achieving their full potential at work due to lack of development opportunities

Companies that offer comprehensive training programs have a 218% higher income per employee than companies without formalised training

40% of employees who received poor job training left within the first year

Workplace training

TAFE SA has extensive and proven experience in customising training for industry, businesses and government departments. We can tailor training to benefit your organisation, and deliver it on-the-job, on-campus or online.

Services for the Defence industry

For defence industry companies in the supply chain for Future Submarines, Offshore Patrol Vessels, Future Frigates and other defence projects, TAFE SA can offer:

  • training needs analysis and skills mapping to identify skills gaps in your workforce
  • tailored training programs designed to meet workforce needs
  • course and curriculum development
  • joint applications to government to obtain funding to support workforce development
  • advice on navigating the Australian training system.

TAFE SA has subject matter experts in:

  • engineering design
  • welding and fabrication
  • electrotechnology, instrumentation and control
  • electronics
  • heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration
  • workplace health and safety
  • project management and leadership
  • information technology, programming, cyber security and simulation

TAFE SA can work with you to advise on options and training solutions.

Incentives for Business when Engaging an Apprentice or Trainee

By creating an additional 20,800 apprenticeships and traineeships over the next four years, Skilling South Australia aims to ensure South Australians are ready for the opportunities in growth industries such as:

  • Construction, mining and energy
  • Defence, aerospace, information technology, and cybersecurity
  • Agribusiness
  • Health and community services and disability
  • Food, wine, tourism and hospitality
  • Creative industries
  • Business and digital communications

Benefits to business looking to take on apprentices and trainees include:

  • increased access to subsidised training
  • streamlined registration for businesses seeking to employ apprentices or trainees
  • potential reimbursement of the cost of goods and services required when starting an apprenticeship or traineeship
  • increased travel and accommodation allowance for regional apprentices and trainees
  • learner support services to help your apprentice or trainee complete their training.

By selecting TAFE SA as your Registered Training Organisation (RTO) of choice, you're accessing the widest range of qualifications available state-wide and subsequent tailored training solutions.

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Get the most out of your employees

Staff who undertake professional development courses at TAFE SA leave competent, confident and credible, boosting your organisation's productivity and talent pool.

We offer professional development courses in:

  • legal studies
  • information technology
  • health and lifestyle
  • community services
  • business and marketing.

Our team

Kristen Nyholt

Kristen Nyholt

Acting Director, Education Partnerships
M: 0476 822 938
E: Contact 

Nigel Dillon

Nigel Dillon

Manager, Education Partnerships
Business and Arts
M: 0461 320 809 
E: Contact

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Aaron Harris

Manager, Education Partnerships
Health, Community and Foundation Skills
P: (08) 8648 9906
M: 0428 113 405
E: Contact

Rowan Magor

Rowan Magor

Manager, Education Partnerships
Future Industry and Trade
M: 0419 725 829
E: Contact 

Michael Bassham

Michael Bassham

Manager, Education Partnerships
Government and Services
P: (08) 8348 1845
M: 0447 432 262
E: Contact 

Fiona Lewis

Fiona Lewis

Manager, Education Partnerships
Pathways
M: 0498 101 395
E: Contact 

Dean Pratt

Dean Pratt

Manager, Education Partnerships
Adelaide Metro, Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
M: 0427 837 272 
E: Contact 

Angie Kruger

Angie Kruger

Manager, Education Partnerships
Murraylands, Riverland and Barossa
M:0409 723 874
E: Contact

Kym Cox

Kym Cox

Manager, Education Partnerships
Central and Northern
Port Pirie Campus
M: 0447 318 532
E: Contact

Robert Butt

Robert Butt

Manager, Education Partnerships
Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula
Whyalla Campus
M: 0487 229 145
E: Contact

Ally Skeer

Ally Skeer

Manager, Education Partnerships
South East Region
M: 0467 714 917
E: Contact

Jenna Watson

Jenna Watson

Regional Skills Advisory Committee Lead
M: 0417 714 767
E: Contact

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Short courses

In addition to our professional development short courses, we also offer a range of leisure short courses such as floristry, photography, baking and wheel throwing that can be delivered in a fun, collaborative, team-building environment

Joshua Emms in the TAFE SA workshop

New program to help ADF veterans upskill for career change

TAFE SA is offering a new program to help transitioning Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and veterans migrate their skills to careers in the civilian workforce.
Fahim Hashimy at the opening of the first GIFFA

Film festival brings stories from Afghanistan to the big screen

The profile of Afghanistan cinema and culture is growing in Australia thanks to an annual film festival founded by filmmaker and TAFE SA graduate Fahim Hashimy.
Chocolate showpiece by TAFE SA student Natcha.

Sweet success for TAFE SA’s Natcha and her fairytale centrepiece

TAFE SA patisserie student Natcha Phanitrungrod’s award-winning chocolate centrepiece combines elements of a much-loved fairytale with aspects of her own life story.
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