Advanced manufacturing and engineering
Years 10 to 12, The Heights Technical College
Around 70,000 people are employed in South Australia’s manufacturing sector
Get hands-on industry training, full-time
Get hands-on experience with the latest industrial technologies and the skills you need to step straight into a career in defence, engineering and high-tech manufacturing.
You can even complete the first year of a Bachelor of Engineering (various) at Flinders University while in year 12, fast-tracking your career as an engineer.
Kickstart a career in SA’s thriving manufacturing industry
Build practical skills and real-world experience in welding, fabrication, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), robotics and automation.
You will be supported, challenged and inspired as you create your pathway to career success.
Tess McGrath
The Heights Technical College Lead
What you'll learn
All topics contribute to your VET qualifications and SACE.
- Develop foundational skills in language, literacy, numeracy workplace practices and safety,
- Participate in structured work experience with leading industry employers
- Explore personal strengths and future opportunities through the Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF)
- Engage in project-based learning in advanced manufacturing and engineering within real world advanced manufacturing and engineering settings
- Discover career pathways and plan your future through targeted career exploration activities
- Complete the MEM20422 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways and build advanced industry-relevant skills
- Develop essential language, literacy, numeracy and broader workplace skills
- Complete the Activating Identities and Futures (AIF), and explore opportunities aligned with a career in advanced manufacturing and engineering
- Participate in structured work placements with leading advanced manufacturing industry employers
- Option to complete the Enabling Studies Program for university entry
- Fulfil all compulsory SACE requirements
Earn while you learn by completing the first year of an apprenticeship, gaining valuable on-the-job experience and an income or commence your first year of a degree.
Achieve the SACE while gaining real-world industry skills, fast-tracking your advanced manufacturing and engineering career.
Apprenticeship
Options can include:
- Engineering technician
- Engineering tradesperson (fabrication)
- Engineering tradesperson (mechanical)
- Engineering tradesperson (electrical/electronics)
Continue and complete your apprenticeship for careers such as:
- Boilermaker
- Engineering technician
- Fitter and turner/machinist
- Mechanical fitter
- Pipe fitter
- Sheet metal fabricator
- Welder (first class)
University
Options can include:
- Bachelor of Design and Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering (various)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (various)
Continue and complete your degree for careers such as:
- Advanced manufacturing and digital design engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Robotics engineer
- Software engineer
Leading employer partners
We've partnered with BAE Systems, ASC, Jaymel Airconditioning and Samaras Group to provide our graduates with guaranteed careers.
Building a strong vocational pipeline into BAE Systems Australia is a key priority as we prepare to build the nation’s most complex warships and service other manufacturing and electronics projects from South Australia.
Georgette Elston, Head of Resourcing and Early Careers, BAE Systems
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My work experience at Ahrens Group helps me explore my options and discover what I enjoy.
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At the technical college, I’m engaged every day. Hands-on learning lets me use maths and English in the workshop without even realising it.
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I enjoy the variety in my learning, and the hands-on experience keeps every day interesting
The Heights Technical College
Discover hands-on training, meet staff and employer partners, and tour the Heights Technical College's state-of-the-art facilities.
The Heights Technical College contact
Address: 31 Brunel Drive, Modbury Heights SA 5092
Email: TheHeightsTechnicalCollege@schools.sa.edu.au
Phone: (08) 7321 0730