SA's construction industry employs around 90,000 people
Department of State Development
Construction Workforce Plan 2026
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 building and construction, spanning residential, commercial and industrial projects.
Build a career in SA’s thriving construction industry
Build practical skills and real-world experience in carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing, tiling, and sustainable construction practices.
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 construction industry employers
- Explore personal strengths and future opportunities in the Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF) SACE subject
- Engage in project-based learning within real world construction settings
- Discover career pathways and plan your future through targeted career exploration activities
- Complete the CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction 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 careers in construction
- Participate in structured work placements with leading construction industry employers
- 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.
Achieve the SACE while gaining real-world industry skills, fast-tracking your career.
Apprenticeship
Options can include:
- Airconditioning and Refrigeration Tradesperson
- Bricklaying
- Carpentry and/or Joinery
- Electrician
- Painting and Decorating
- Plastering (Wall and Ceiling Lining)
- Plumbing
- Tiling (Wall and Floor)
Continue and complete your apprenticeship for careers such as:
- Carpenter/joiner
- Builder
- Bricklayer
- Electrician
- Painter and decorator
- Plumber
Leading employer partners
We've partnered with Master Builders Association and BlueScope to provide our graduates with guaranteed careers.
Career opportunities in building and construction are extensive, especially in the trades. Master Builders SA estimates nearly 15,000 extra tradies will be needed by 2027 to meet industry demand.
Will Frogley, CEO, Master Builders Association of SA
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Learning feels more engaging and relevant through hands-on experience and industry connections.
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The Technical College supports my chosen pathway and helps me complete my SACE.
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We get hands-on experience across different trades, rather than focusing on just one pathway.
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