About
Skills Australia Institute (SAI) is a vocational education (rto) in Perth (Cannington), WA & Adelaide, SA, Australia, and one of Edu Connections' verified partner institutions.
- Type
- Vocational education (RTO)
- Category
- Vocational / TAFE
- City
- Perth (Cannington), WA & Adelaide, SA
- Country
- Australia
- Official website
- www.skillsaustralia.edu.au
Location
Perth (Cannington), WA & Adelaide, SA, Australia
We don't hold precise campus coordinates for every partner, so this opens a map search rather than a pinned location.
Programs
Main program areas at Skills Australia Institute (SAI):
- Business & Management: Diploma of Business (Operations), Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)
- Early Childhood Education: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- Automotive: Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Diploma of Automotive Management
- Construction: Certificate III in Carpentry, Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
This is a curated overview, not the complete list — see their official website for every program.
International Students
Edu Connections supports international students applying here with:
Admissions
Entry requirements
Certificate III: completion of Australian Year 10 or equivalent. Certificate IV: Year 11 or equivalent. Diploma: Year 12 or equivalent, or a Certificate IV. Advanced/Graduate Diploma: Year 12 or equivalent, or a Diploma. An alternative pathway (interview plus assessment of overseas qualifications and 2+ years' work experience) is also offered.
Application deadlines
No fixed deadline - 2026 intakes run at multiple points from 8 Jun through 7 Dec, varying by course.
English requirements
Certificate III: IELTS 5.0. Certificate IV/Diploma: IELTS 5.5. Graduate Diploma: IELTS 6.0. TOEFL iBT, PTE, Cambridge, OET and TOEIC equivalents also published per level.
These vary by program and change often — a counsellor can confirm current requirements for you. Check your eligibility →
Tuition & Costs
Tuition
Varies by course (AUD), e.g. Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology $16,800, Diploma of Automotive Management $5,800, Certificate III in Carpentry $24,000, Diploma of Business (Operations) $8,800, Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) $19,000.
Estimated living costs
Published for visa financial-capacity purposes: primary applicant AUD $20,290/year, partner/spouse $7,100/year, child $3,040/year, school-age child (5-18) $8,000/year.
Other fees
Enrolment fee $230 (non-refundable). Materials/resources fees $300-$2,000 depending on course.
Sourced directly from Skills Australia Institute (SAI)'s official website · verified August 2026 · figures change often, so always confirm current details with a counsellor before applying. SAI's official campuses are Cannington (Perth, WA) and Adelaide (SA) - not Sydney, NSW. The site's location has been corrected to match.
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