Subsidised Training
There are three different types of subsidised training available for students at Ironwood –Job Trainer, Work Ready, and Traineeships. The availability of each program is dependent on meeting the eligibility requirements and if the course is listed in the Subsidised Training List. Please find further details about each option below:
Traineeships
Ironwood Institute courses that are eligible for Traineeships are
- AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture
- AHC31124 Certificate III in Nursery Operations
- AHC33722 Certificate III in Protected Horticulture
- AHC50422 Diploma of Horticulture Management
Please see the individual courses for details.
Important Information
- Delivery: On the job
- Duration: 2 years for F/T employees and 3 years for P/T employees
- Cost: Please contact us on +61 8 8227 0300 or email admissions@ironwood.edu.au
How to apply
1. Find an Employer
Before entering into an apprenticeship, the student must find an employer willing to take them on as a trainee or apprentice. You and your employer will need to sign a formal training contract. You can find an employer by:
- Search job websites such as seek.com and newspaper advertisements
- Talk to employers in your local area
- Asking your friends, family, and others in your community about what might be available talk to an Apprenticeship Network Provider as they may be able to link you with potential employers
2. Commence Employment
Once the student commences employment, you will need to fill out a trainee/sign up the request form and return it to admission@ironwood.edu.au
3. Choose an Apprenticeship Network Provider
Your Apprenticeship Network Provider will help you sign a training contract with your employer. They will work with you and your employer to identify the training and support you need. The training contract may commence on the same day that employment commences or may commence at a later date.
4. Commence Training
As part of your traineeship, you will undertake a nationally recognised qualification with Ironwood who will provide the training for the Australian Trainee.
All students intending to use Government funding will be required to demonstrate satisfactory language, literacy, and numeracy skills (LLN) before enrolment.
Incentives are available for both the employer and apprentice
Trainee: Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment
Australian Apprentices training in priority occupations can receive assistance of up to $5,000 to ensure they are supported to complete their training.
Full Time Australian Apprentice.
- $1,750 is payable at 6 months and 12 months.
- $750 is payable at 18 months and 24 months.
Part Time Australian Apprentice.
- $875 is payable at 6 months and 12 months.
- $375 is payable at 18 months and 24 months.
| Time period | Full Time Australian Apprentice | Part Time Australian Apprentice. |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months | $1,750 | $875 |
| 12 months | $1,750 | $875 |
| 18 months | $750 | $375 |
| 24 months | $750 | $375 |
To be eligible for the Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment, you must:
• Be an Australian citizen; or a foreign national with permanent residency; or a New Zealand passport holder with at least six months’ residence in Australia; and
• Not be receiving the New Energy Apprentice Support Payment; and
• Be commencing or recommencing a Certificate III or IV, or a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List;
Courses available at Ironwood include:
- AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture
- AHC31124 Certificate III in Nursery Operations
- AHC337222 Certificate III in Protected Horticulture
- AHC50422 Diploma of Horticulture Management
Download the Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment Flyer here.
Employer: Priority Hiring Incentive
The Priority Hiring Incentive aims to encourage Apprenticeship commencement levels and improve retention and completion rates in priority occupations experiencing national skills shortage by helping employers offset the cost of taking on an Apprentice. Employers with apprentices undertaking the following courses are eligible for this incentive:
- AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture
- AHC31124 Certificate III in Nursery Operations
- AHC337222 Certificate III in Protected Horticulture
- AHC50422 Diploma of Horticulture Management
What is the support to employers?
As an employer, you could be eligible for the below incentives, a total of up to $5,000 over 12 months, under an eligible training contract.
Full Time Australian Apprentice
- $2,000 is payable at 6 months.
- $3,000 is payable at 12 months.
Part Time Australian Apprentice.
- $1,000 is payable at 6 months.
- $1,500 is payable at 12 months.
Is my business eligible for the Priority Hiring Incentive?
In order to be eligible for this incentive, your Australian Apprentice will need to be;
- Commencing or recommencing a qualification and occupation listed on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List; including those identified as leading to a clean energy apprenticeship pathway; and
- Apprenticeship with an occupational outcome listed on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List; including those identified as leading to a clean energy apprenticeship pathway; and
- Must be in-training with their employer on the claim period due date.
Download the Priority Wage Subsidy Flyer here.
Any Questions?
For assistance with your enrolment, our Admissions Team is more than happy to help you with any questions you may have. Contact us now and we’ll get you started.
Subsidised Training
The South Australian Government is putting money into developing skills across a number of growing industries to supercharge our economy including horticulture and marketing.
Subsidised Training eligibility
You may be eligible for government subsidised training based on your employment and training level. You may be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia, and you are:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- a permanent Australian resident, or
- an eligible visa holder
and are:
- 16 years or over and not enrolled at school, or
- 16 years or over, enrolled in school and undertaking training through the Training Guarantee for SACE Students (TGSS), or
- undertaking training through a training contract as an apprentice or trainee in an identified course
Please visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for eligibility and subsidy criteria.
Ironwood Institute courses that are eligible for WorkReady subsidised training are
Please see the individual courses for details.
How to apply
1. Choose Your Course
Once you have decided to apply for a qualification, check you meet:
- Minimum Age Requirement (18 years)
- Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) requirements
- the holder of an eligible visa
All students intending to use subsidised funding will be required to demonstrate satisfactory language, literacy, and numeracy skills (LLN) as part of their enrolment. This is completed at our Adelaide office.
Phone: (08) 8227 0300
Address: Level 3, 112-118 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000
Email: admissions@ironwood.edu.au be communicated to students through the website.
2. Prepare Your Application
Complete the online enrolment form, and upload details of:
- Colour copy of Passport or Driver’s Licence. (Proof of ID+ residency)– If a passport is provided please provide a copy of a bank statement or utility bill issued within the last 6 months showing your current residential address.
- Colour copy of either: current green Medicare card; Birth Certificate; current Australian passport; current New Zealand passport; or Australian citizenship certificate. (Proof of citizenship)
- Colour copy of Certificates and Statement Results for any previously attained or partially completed qualifications completed in or recognised in Australia.
3. Process of Your Application
Your enrolment will be assessed on the information you have provided. Upon receiving all paperwork and supporting evidence a formal assessment of your eligibility for government funding and suitability for the qualification is conducted. You will be notified by an admissions officer of the status of this application once your eligibility has been assessed.
Our Admissions team will contact you to arrange a time to complete the LLN assessment at our Adelaide office.
Before you book your appointment, it is important that you provide all the above-required documents. Without these, we are unable to process your application.
Please note that we are unable to finalise your enrolment until all required information and supporting evidence have been provided.
4. Letter of Offer
Ironwood assesses the enrolment application. When deemed a successful enrolment application, the student will be issued a Letter of Offer to study with Ironwood. The student reads and accepts the conditions outlined in the Letter of Offer. Student fees are finalised – payment established.
5. Confirm Your Enrolment
If your enrolment application is accepted, you will receive a welcome email with a Confirmation of Enrolment attached, confirming acceptance into the qualification. It is important to check your junk or spam folder as this email can end up here sometimes. If not received, please contact our enrolments team on 08 8227 0300 during business hours. Your Trainer Assessor will contact you to undertake an induction and commence the learning program.
Please note that while Ironwood Institute makes every opportunity to support each student throughout their study to achieve their qualification, successful completion of the qualification and employment outcomes are the responsibility of the student.
Fee for Service
All Ironwood Institute courses are available on a Fee For Service arrangement. Please see the individual courses for details. All Applications are completed on line.
Any Questions?
For assistance with your enrolment, our Admissions Team is more than happy to help you with any questions you may have. Contact us now and we’ll get you started…
How to apply
1. Choose Your Course
Once you have decided to apply for a qualification you will need to complete an enrolment form.
Check you meet:
- Minimum Age Requirement (18 years)
- Any pre-requisite academic requirements if any
- Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) requirements
2. Prepare Your Application
Complete the online enrolment form, and upload details of:
- Colour copy of Passport or Driver’s Licence. (Proof of ID+ residency)– If a passport is provided please provide a copy of a bank statement or utility bill issued within the last 6 months showing your current residential address.
- Colour copy of either: current green Medicare card; Birth Certificate; current Australian passport; current New Zealand passport; or Australian citizenship certificate. (Proof of citizenship)
- Colour copy of Certificates and Statement Results for any previously attained or partially completed qualifications completed in or recognised in Australia.
Before you submit your application it is important that you provide all the above-required documents. Without these, we are unable to process your application.
3. Process of Your Application
Your enrolment will be assessed on the information you have provided. Upon receiving all paperwork and supporting evidence a formal assessment of your eligibility for government funding and suitability for the qualification is conducted. You will be notified by an enrolments officer of the status of this application once your eligibility has been assessed.
Please note that we are unable to finalise your enrolment until all required information and supporting evidence have been provided.
4. Letter of Offer
Ironwood Institute assesses the enrolment application. When deemed a successful enrolment application, the student will be issued a Letter of Offer to study with Ironwood. The student reads and accepts the conditions outlined in the Letter of Offer. Student fees are finalised – payment established.
5. Confirm Your Enrolment
If your enrolment application is accepted, you will receive a welcome email with a Confirmation of Enrolment attached, confirming acceptance into the qualification. It is important to check your junk or spam folder as this email can end up here sometimes. If not received, please contact our Admissions team on 08 8227 0300 during business hours. Your Trainer Assessor will contact you to undertake an induction and commence the learning program.
Please note that while Ironwood makes every opportunity to support each student throughout their study to achieve their qualification, successful completion of the qualification and employment outcomes are the responsibility of the student.
Any Questions?
For assistance with your enrolment, our Admissions Team is more than happy to help you with any questions you may have. Email us or call 08 8227 0300 now and we’ll get you started.
