Advanced manufacturing and engineering
Kickstart a career in South Australia’s thriving manufacturing industry – spanning defence, engineering and high-tech manufacturing.
In years 10 to 12, you’ll gain hands-on experience with the latest industrial technologies and get all the skills you need step straight into a career in advanced manufacturing and engineering.
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.
The Heights Technical College's advanced manufacturing and engineering program is designed in partnership with Australia’s Submarine Company, ASC, BAE Systems and Jaymel and includes real-life work experience opportunities and mentorship.
Gain hands-on training in:
- welding and fabrication
- computer-aided design and drafting (CADD)
- robotics
- automation.
What you’ll learn
Year 10
You'll complete the Australian Curriculum, plus:
- learn about the industry
- plan your career options
- complete the subject Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF)
- develop workplace skills
- gain experience with employers in the industry.
Year 11
You'll complete a full-time program which prepares you for careers in the industry and includes:
- technical skills through a MEM20422 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
- language, literacy and numeracy and skills needed in the workplace
- project-based and hands-on learning in a workplace environment
- Activating Identities and Futures (AIF) based on a career in the industry
- work placement with employers in the industry
- potential to complete the Enabling Studies Program for university entry
- completing all compulsory SACE requirements.
Year 12
You'll complete a full-time program which prepares you for careers in the industry and includes:
- potential to complete the first year of a school-based apprenticeship
- option to fast track to university
- completion of SACE.
All topics contribute to your VET qualifications and SACE.
Graduate into a career - guaranteed
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).
Continue and complete your degree for careers such as:
- Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Design Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Software Engineer.
A security clearance may be required for jobs in the Defence Industry. For more information, visit Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.
Our industry partners
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To design and deliver this industry training program, we've partnered with ASC, BAE Systems and Jaymel to provide our graduates with guaranteed careers.