Building and construction
Build a career in South Australia’s thriving construction industry—spanning residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
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 building and construction.
The Heights Technical College's building and construction program is designed in partnership with Master Builders Association and Bluescope and includes real-life work experience opportunities and mentorship.
Gain hands-on training in:
- carpentry
- bricklaying
- plumbing
- tiling
- sustainable construction practices.
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 CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction 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
- 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:
- Carpenter/joiner
- Builder
- Bricklayer
- Electrician
- Painter and decorator
- Plumber.
Our industry partners
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To design and deliver this industry training program, we've partnered with Master Builders Association and BlueScope to provide our graduates with guaranteed careers.