Commonwealth Scholarships Program . This website provides information on scholarships, fellowships, awards and other sources offunding for study and or research available through the Higher Education Group, DEEWR. Also provides links and or details on other initiatives and sources offunding for higher education study

DEEWR higher education scholarships.

The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)  Board is an independent authority of the South Australian government. SACE serves Year 11 and Year 12 students in all schools, and administers the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)

SACE

The South Australia Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) processes applications for many of the courses offered by its participating institutions:

• TAFE SA 
• Charles Darwin University
• Flinders University of South Australia
• The University of Adelaide
• University of South Australia.

• SATAC assesses the academic and non-academic qualifications presented byapplicants and ranks eligible applicants in merit order for each courseaccording to the rules and guidelines provided by the institution offering thecourse.
• SATAC administers the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) forapplicants applying to university under a special entry program)is an independent authority of the South Australian government.

Course guides for alluniversity and TAFE courses offered through SATAC are available from the SATAC publications site 

Flinders University has a national reputation for its equity programs and innovative ways of providing access to its normal courses for people from non-traditional backgrounds

For further information on entry requirements see the information sheets Gaining a place at TAFE or uni, and Entry requirements in the publication Considering higher education: a planning guide for people with disabilities or medical conditions.

The Flinders University Disability Services for Students website offers information for students on the disability liaison officer and other contacts, parking, policies and negotiating alternative teaching and assessment methods

Also on offer are career-based services to assist students to identify and pursue their career options. The Student Learning Centre provides individual and group assistance to students including essay writing, exam preparation and planning study

In addition the University’s Careers and Employer Liaison Centre offers recruitment, work experience, internship, career management and skill development programs to assist graduates make the transition from university to employment

To contact the Student Learning Centre and the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre

Phone: (08) 8201 2832
Fax: (08) 8201 3036
Email: careers@flinders.edu.au

The University of Adelaide has special access schemes that provide opportunities for those without formal qualifications, or uncompetitive qualifications, to apply for entry to its programs

For further information on entry requirements see the information sheets in the publication Planning for Success.

The Learning and disability access website provides information on the range of services offered to students with disabilities.

The Adelaide University Careers Service provides a range of services to current and potential students, including:

• an up-to-date resource centre, with comprehensive careers information
• a drop-in service for quick queries 
• student job search workshops 
• assistance with resume writing 
• advice on potential career paths 
• interview preparation 
• career fairs 
• graduate job opportunities and employer-run presentation and seminars

For further information see the University of Adelaide careers website or visit the centre at Level 6 of the Wills Building, North Terrace campus.

To contact the Adelaide University Careers Service

Phone: (08) 8303 5123
Fax: (08) 8 8303 3338

Email: careers@adelaide.edu.au

University of South Australia (UniSA) also provides a range of personal and online career-based services for students. The university’s online Careers Services website MyCareerPlan allows students to search for jobs, register for email alerts on forthcoming career-based events including career fairs and visits by potential employers. In addition students are able to access career-based tools such as virtual interviews and information on how to build a professional portfolio Career Services.

The University’s Careers service provides careers direction and assistance to help students plan for the future. Among other things this assistance may include:

• comprehensive lists of employer contacts
• career and employment guides 
• publications 
• internet access 
• careers counseling 
• resume and job application writing. 

TAFE South Australia website

For information about entry requirements at TAFE SA see TAFE SA student selection guide.

TAFE offers bridging courses with a focus on employment training in some institutes. Check with the local campus for information.

For further information on entry requirements see the publication Planning for Sucess.

TAFE South Australia offers a number of transition , bridging and access programs for people with a disability.  These programs assist students to obtain the necessary skills to make the transition into further education, training or employment.  Subjects include literacy and numeracy, work education, introduction to computers, electrical studies, office procedures and horticulture.  TAFE also offers programs in conjunction with industry and employer groups to enable students to gain the appropriate skills to enter traineeships or apprenticeships.  For more information see TAFE student services.

Vocational education and training (VET) in schools program

The VET in Schools program also operates as a transition program into TAFE or employment.

This program is open to secondary school students in years 11 and 12. It enables them to undertake units of vocational education and training in combination with traditional classroom studies. Under the scheme participants achieve the following:

• completion of their SACE certificate
• completion of a nationally recognised VET certificate (Level 1 through to a Level 4) 
• relevant experience in practical work placements set in real industry settings 
• established links with training and apprenticeship providers 
• work towards obtaining a university entrance score (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank - ATAR).

To find out more about the VET in Schools program contact the workplace coordinator at the school or local TAFE institute. Details of VET courses that can be used to contribute to SACE completion can be found in the TAFESA Accredited Courses for School Students handbook.

Cooperative programs between TAFE SA and the universities

There are specific studies that can be undertaken at TAFE that may enable eligibility to enter university. To find out more about these cooperative programs contact TAFE SA or the universities.  

There are many Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in SA delivering accredited Vocational Education and Training (VET).  Contact details for some RTOs can be found through edna - RTOs in SA .

The Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET) may be able to provide referrals to member RTOs.  The South Australian Office can be contacted directly on 8221 5190.