Productivity Places Program

Productivity Places Program for Existing Workers

DFEEST have announced another round of funding under the Productivity Places Program. A total of $32 million has been made available of which the Primary Industry Sector has been notionally allocated 6%.

The Program provides employers, industry sector bodies, Group Training organisations, RTO’s and a range of other bodies with an opportunity to identify upskilling needs and secure funds to meet those skill needs. The Program Round opened on the 15 June and closes on the 9^th July.

Funding is available for Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications. Those wishing to secure funds to upskill existing workers will need to contribute 10% of the costs. The Program presents a real opportunity for primary industry enterprises to train their staff in areas of skill need.

DFEEST have provided the following documents to guide applicants intending to apply for funding:

GUIDELINES

http://www.dfeest.sa.gov.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=OAVoLMF%2bxEM%3d&tabid=96

APPLICATION FORM

SECTORS AND TRAINING PACKAGES

http://www.dfeest.sa.gov.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=YTBdcukMdx4%3d&tabid=96

DRAFT FUNDING AGREEMENT