Advanced manufacturing and engineering
Years 10 to 12, Tonsley Technical College
Around 70,000 people are employed in South Australia’s manufacturing sector
Join this full-time, hands-on training program
This industry training program, spanning defence, engineering, and high-tech manufacturing, has been developed in collaboration with leading employers.
Kickstart a career in SA’s thriving manufacturing industry
Build practical skills and real-world experience in welding, fabrication, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), robotics and automation.
I’m thrilled to welcome you to Tonsley Technical College where you will prepare for career success in a rapidly changing world.
Shannon Lim
Tonsley Technical College Lead
What you'll learn
All topics contribute to your VET qualifications and SACE.
- Build foundational skills in workplace practices, safety, and industry-specific literacy and numeracy
- Participate in structured work experience with leading industry employers
- Explore personal strengths and future opportunities through the Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF) compulsory SACE subject
- Engage in project-based, practical learning within real-world advanced manufacturing and engineering settings
- Discover career pathways and plan your future through
targeted career exploration activities
- Attain the MEM20422 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways, along with advanced industry-relevant skills
- Develop essential language, literacy, numeracy, and broader workplace skills
- Activate personal strengths and future opportunities through the Activating Identities and Futures (AIF) compulsory SACE subject, aligned with a career in advanced manufacturing and engineering
- Participate in structured work placements with leading advanced manufacturing and engineering industry employers
- Option to complete the Enabling Studies Program for university entry
- 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 or commence your first year of a degree.
Achieve the SACE while gaining real-world industry skills, fast-tracking your advanced manufacturing and engineering career.
Apprenticeship
Options can include:
- Engineering technician
- Engineering tradesperson (fabrication)
- Engineering tradesperson (mechanical)
- Engineering tradesperson (electrical/electronics).
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).
University
Options can include:
- Bachelor of Design and Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering (various)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (various).
Continue and complete your degree for careers such as:
- Advanced manufacturing and digital design engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Robotics engineer
- Software engineer.
Leading employer partners
We’ve partnered with ASC to provide our graduates with guaranteed careers.
Given the scale and complexity of our work, we're going to require a significantly larger, highly skilled workforce, which is why we've formed a partnership with local technical colleges.
Stuart Whiley, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, ASC
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Going to the USA for the Hydrogen Grand Prix challenge has been my most memorable experience.
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I was excited about the hands-on learning and the pathways available into trade or further study.
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I secured a school-based apprenticeship and will work full-time while completing my SACE.
Tonsley Technical College
Discover hands-on training, meet staff and employer partners, and tour Tonsley Technical College's state-of-the-art facilities.