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