Port Augusta Technical College

Get industry training in years 10 to 12 and graduate into a career - guaranteed.

Part-time industry-based training

Get hands-on industry training in these programs which are co-designed with employer partners.

Civil resources and infrastructure Cookery and tourism Health and social support Multi-trades

Short-stay student accommodation

Modern and secure onsite accommodation is available for students from across the Upper Spencer Gulf, Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Mid North, Far North, and APY Lands.

How to apply

To apply for part-time industry training at Port Augusta Technical College, speak to your school’s career counsellor or VET coordinator.

Industry-based training

Port Augusta Technical College offers part-time industry training programs in 4 industry areas, co-designed with leading employers to make sure students are well-prepared for success in their chosen careers.

Civil, resources and infrastructure
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Cookery and tourism
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Health and social support
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Multi-trades
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These programs are delivered in a series of week-long training blocks by registered training organisations (RTOs), industry trainers, teachers, and employers, providing an integrated, practical learning experience.

Each program includes vocational education and training (VET), some South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) subjects and employability skills development.

The college is open to students from schools across the Upper Spencer Gulf, Eyre Peninsula, Mid North, Yorke Peninsula, Far North, and APY Lands. For students who are unable to travel daily, supervised overnight accommodation is available on site.

Students will attend PATC in week-long blocks, with the number of blocks determined by their year level and chosen industry training program.

Students will complete the remainder of their SACE subjects at their school.

I was excited about the hands-on learning and the pathways available into trade or further study.

Ollie - Findon
I love the industry-based learning. It prepares us for a career as we work in the industry while studying.

Ivy - Findon
Work readiness, problem-based learning, and mentoring have been key to growing my confidence.

Taneja - FIndon

The technical college difference:

Focus on learning the skills and knowledge you need for your dream career. No unrelated subjects—just what matters to your career.

We cover costs for uniforms, transport, overnight accommodation and VET for government school students.

Our training programs are developed with top employers, so you know you're gaining real-world skills.

Train in spaces with the latest industry-standard equipment, designed to feel like a real workplace.

Get hands-on experience in the workplace while you study, building the skills you need for your future career.

Benefit from coaching, wellbeing support and career advice from educators and employer partners.

Start your apprenticeship, traineeship or university degree in year 12. By the time you graduate, you'll have a year of experience and your SACE, plus 12 months of support after graduation as you transition into work or further study.

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