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South Australia Practice Tests

South Australia runs its own recruitment and licensing systems for several roles: SAPOL's recruitment test is run through TAFE SA rather than a private testing provider, and real estate, security and RSA all sit under Consumer and Business Services (CBS) rather than a police-run licensing body. Where the underlying test genuinely differs from other states, TestReady AU builds a dedicated SA page rather than a generic Australia-wide one.

Police

South Australia Police (SAPOL): The SAPOL Recruitment Test is run by TAFE SA in consultation with SAPOL and is now available online.

Fire

South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (SAMFS): SAMFS recruitment includes a cognitive screening assessment measuring verbal, numerical, abstract and mechanical reasoning, typically timed around 90 minutes.

Corrections

Department for Correctional Services (SA): The Department for Correctional Services recruits Trainee Correctional Officers for Adelaide Metropolitan, Port Augusta and other sites.

Security

Consumer and Business Services (CBS) SA: Security agent licensing in SA is governed by the Security and Investigation Industry Act 1995, administered by Consumer and Business Services.

Traffic Controller

Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) SA: South Australia requires Workzone Traffic Management (WZTM) accreditation for anyone using traffic control devices on a worksite.

Real Estate

Consumer and Business Services (CBS) SA: Real estate regulation in SA sits under the Land Agents Act 1994.

RSA

Consumer and Business Services (CBS) SA: RSA in South Australia is governed by the Liquor Licensing Act 1997 and overseen by CBS.

Learner

Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) SA / Service SA: South Australia requires both a written theory test and a separate computer-based Hazard Perception Test to progress from a Learner's Permit to a P1 licence.

Motorcycle

Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) SA / Service SA: Motorcycle learners in SA complete the standard written theory test plus a Motorcycle Rider Hazard Simulator covering 4 riding scenarios, alongside the compulsory Rider Safe training course required for all novice motorcycle riders.