Subsidised Training
Want to Study with Government Support?
The South Australian and Federal Government, can help fund your studies through the Subsidised Training initiative — a real opportunity to gain skills for your future career at a much lower cost.
This is not a loan — it’s a direct financial contribution from the government to help you upskill, retrain, or get your first qualification. If you are eligible, most of your course fees are covered, and you’ll only need to pay a small student contribution.
At Ironwood, many of our hands-on courses are included in the Subsidised Training List. You may even be able to study while working, through our traineeship options.
Whether you’re unemployed, switching careers, or planning a new future in horticulture, agribusiness and sustainability, subsidised training could be your pathway to success.
Am I Eligible for Subsidised Training?
You may be eligible for government-subsidised training if you meet both of the following:
Residency Requirements
At the time of enrolment, you must be living or working in South Australia, and be one of the following:
• An Australian citizen
• A New Zealand citizen
• A permanent Australian resident
• A state-sponsored visa holder on a pathway to permanent residency
Age and Study Status
• You are 18 years or older
• You are not enrolled at school
Use our tool to check the eligibility of a student for subsidised training: here
Subsidised Training
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.
Traineeships
Ironwood Institute courses that are eligible for Traineeships are
- AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture
- AHC31124 Certificate III in Nursery Operations
- 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.
Government incentives for employers and trainees
Please refer to Australian Apprenticeships for complete and up-to-date information regarding Apprenticeships incentives, advice and support.
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.
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.
