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Findon Technical College, our first technical college, is now open.

Co-located and run in conjunction with Findon High School, students at the technical college can get a head start to a career in 1 of 3 in-demand industry specialisations:

The technical college will support students in years 10 to 12 to complete their SACE while undertaking vocational education and training (VET) in state-of-the-art specialist facilities.

If you are already enrolled in Findon Technical College and would like to contact the team, please phone (08) 8445 7944 or email FindonTechnicalCollege@schools.sa.edu.au

Fast-track to university

At Findon Technical College, you can complete your first year of specific degrees at Flinders University while in year 12, fast-tracking your entry into key career opportunities.

By completing your SACE in year 11 and Foundation Studies with Flinders University, you will then have guaranteed university entry at year 12, without needing an ATAR. This will speed up your entry into careers like early childhood education, nursing, allied health, and engineering.

Industry training programs

You’ll study VET qualifications, complete your SACE and gain real-life work experience opportunities and mentorship.

With a high demand for skilled workers in these areas across our state, in Australia and around the world – you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities in one of the following industries.

Advanced manufacturing and engineering

We have partnered with global leaders in defence, BAE Systems, and leaders in engineering and manufacturing, Liebherr, and Axiom Precision Manufacturing to develop training for careers in some of South Australia’s fastest growing industries - defence and security, mining and construction.

Topics include:

  • welding and fabrication
  • computer-aided design and drafting (CADD)
  • robotics automation.

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Early childhood and education

We have partnered with Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care, Goodstart Early Learning, and Montessori childcare centre specialists, Precious Cargo,  to develop training for careers that nurture the minds of future generations.

Topics include:

  • child development
  • health, safety and nutrition
  • teaching and learning approaches
  • protective behaviours.

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Health and social support

We’ve partnered with aged-care specialists, Helping Hand Aged Care and Southern Cross Care, to develop training for careers in the in-demand health and social support sectors.

Topics include:

  • anatomy and physiology
  • medical terminology
  • patient care
  • rehabilitation techniques
  • counselling.

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Apply now for 2025.

Study at Findon Technical College and get your head start to a hands-on career.

Contact

Findon Technical College
Phone: (08) 8445 7944
Email:  FindonTechnicalCollege@schools.sa.edu.au

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