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Aeroskills

Launch an exciting career in South Australia’s thriving aviation industry.

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 aviation maintenance.

The Heights Technical College's aeroskills program is designed in partnership with Aerotech and includes real-life work experience opportunities and mentorship.

Gain real-world experience in:

  • aircraft electrical systems
  • hydraulics and mechanical systems
  • engines and engine system components.

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 MEA20418 Certificate II in Aeroskills
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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:

  • Aircraft surface finisher
  • Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Our industry partners

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To design and deliver this industry training program, we've partnered with Aerotech to provide our graduates with guaranteed careers.

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