Job Ready Short Courses

Not sure what job you’d like to do?

That’s okay – a short job-ready course is a great place to start! – Choose from our upcoming courses below

Cleaning Short Course

Develop practical skills and learn the basics for a position within the cleaning sector as well as your food safety supervisor certification.

Duration: 12 days

Cost: $55*

Upcoming course dates

17.11.2025 – Clarence Gardens

Units of Training

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
CPPCLO3111 Clean rooms furniture and fittings
CPPCLO3103 Clean and maintain amenities
BSBWHS332X Apply infection prevention and control procedures of won work activities
CPPCMN3006 Provide effective client service

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* Funded by the State Government through the Subsidised Training List
Eligibility criteria applies – visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria

Units of Training come from Skills SA Local Skill Sets
SSDIS01007 Basic Skills for the Food Industry
SSDIS01006 Get Ready for Cleaning

Pathway to Employment Course

Improve your chances of finding work and boost your confidence and gain practical skills relevant across multiple industries.

Duration: 12 days

Cost: $95*

Upcoming course dates

17.11.2025 – Clarence Gardens

Units of Training

BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others
BSBTEC201 Use business software applications
BSBPEF202 Plan and apply time management
BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
FSKLRG010 Use routine strategies for career planning

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* Funded by the State Government through the Subsidised Training List
Eligibility criteria applies – visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria

Units of Training come from Skills SA Local Skill Sets
SSDIS01001 Ready, Set, Go Employability Skills

Retail and Food Safety Employability Skills

Develop customer services skills for entry level customer service rolls.

Duration: 14 days

Cost: $70*

Upcoming course dates

20.11.2025 – Mt Barker

24.11.2025 – Salisbury

27.01.2026 – Salisbury

17.02.2026 – Mt Barker

18.02.2026 – Mt Gambier

Units of Training

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SIRXCEG001 Engage the customer
SIRXCOM001 Communicate in the workplace to support team and customer outcomes
SIRXIND001 Work effectively in a service environment
SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer
SIRRRTF001 Balance & secure point of sale terminal
SIRRMER001 Produce visual merchandise displays

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* Funded by the State Government through the Subsidised Training List
Eligibility criteria applies – visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria

Units of Training come from Skills SA Local Skill Sets
SSDIS01014 Basic Skills for Retail
SSDIS01007 Basic Skills for the Food Industry

Cookery Short Course

Develop the ‘must know’ basic skills that employers are looking for to get you started in a cookery career.

Duration: 10 days – running from our commercial kitchen in the Adelaide CBD

Cost: $70*

Upcoming course dates

09.02.2026 – Adelaide CBD
07.04.2026 – Adelaide CBD
14.07.2026 – Adelaide CBD
27.10.2026 – Adelaide CBD

Units of Training

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

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* Funded by the State Government through the Subsidised Training List
Eligibility criteria applies – visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria

Units of Training come from Skills SA Local Skill Sets
SSDIS01007 Basic Skills for the Food Industry

Introduction to Care

This course is perfect for those considering a career in the care sector and successful completion will provide a pathway into the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support with HITsa.

Duration: 7 days

Cost: $105*

Upcoming course dates

Rolling intake at all sites – Clarence Gardens, Salisbury, Mt Barker, Mt Gambier

Units of Training

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

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* Funded by the State Government through the Subsidised Training List
Eligibility criteria applies – visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria

Units of Training come from Skills SA Local Skill Sets
SSDIS01002 Preparing to work in Community Services and Health

Café Skills

Learn the fundamentals of espresso preparation, milk texturing, and coffee-making techniques used in professional cafés.
Alongside barista skills, you’ll develop essential customer service abilities, including communication, order handling, and creating a welcoming café experience.

Duration: 10 days

Cost: $150*

Upcoming course dates

11.02.2026 – Clarence Gardens

Units of Training

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SIRXCEG001 Engage the customer
SIRXCOM001 Communicate in the workplace to support team and customer outcomes
SIRXIND001 Work effectively in a service environment
Espresso Coffee (non-accredited)

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* Funded by the State Government through the Subsidised Training List
Eligibility criteria applies – visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria

Units of Training come from Skills SA Local Skill Sets
SSDIS01014 Basic Skills for Retail
SSDIS01007 Basic Skills for the Food Industry

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