Student Support – South Australia
Skills SA Funded Students | BCTA (RTO 22597)
Upfront Assessment of Need (UAN)
All Skills SA funded students complete an Upfront Assessment of Need (UAN) prior to enrolment. The UAN includes a Pre-Training Review (PTR), suitability and support needs assessment, and a supervised literacy and numeracy assessment (ACER CSPA).
The purpose is to confirm course suitability and identify support needs before a training account is created.
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Support (LLND)
Reading and numeracy are assessed using the ACER Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA). Where required, results are referred to a Skills SA-approved literacy and numeracy specialist.
Foundation Skills Bridging Units or Tutor Support may be prescribed, and engagement is required to maintain eligibility for Skills SA subsidy.
Success and Wellbeing Services (SWS)
Success and Wellbeing Services (SWS) is a free support service for students doing Skills SA-funded training.
It helps you stay on track with your study and deal with personal or learning challenges.
You’ll work with a trained Success and Wellbeing Coach who supports you during your course and for up to 12 weeks after you finish.
Who can use SWS?
- Students doing a Skills SA-subsidised course
- School students in a VET program (after completing VETRO)
- Students needing extra help beyond what training providers usually offer
What support is available?
- Study tips and motivation
- Personal issues like stress or mental health
- Help with housing, money, or transport
- Career planning and next steps after training
How to access SWS?
- Talk to your trainer or support staff — they can refer you
- You can also self-refer through the My Training website
- Meet with your Coach in person, by phone, or online
Approved SWS Partners
BCTA’s Success and Wellbeing Services partner is SYC.
Name: SYC
Phone: (08) 8405 8500
Email: learning@syc.net.au
Website: www.syc.net.au
General Learning Supports
Supports available to all students include:
- One-on-one or small group tutoring (no cost)
- Flexible delivery options
- Extensions based on documented criteria
- Reassessment opportunities
- Approved leave or deferral
- Digital learning guidance
Disability Support and Reasonable Adjustment
BCTA complies with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education (2005).
Reasonable adjustments are developed in consultation with the student, documented confidentially, and reviewed regularly.
Contact BCTA
BCTA
Legal Name: Building and Construction Training Australia Pty Ltd
ABN: 83 165 556 481
Email: enquiries@bcta.vic.edu.au
Phone: 1300 11 2282