EVs represent nearly 1 in 10 new light vehicle sales, a 150% increase on 2022
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 automotive and energy, spanning vehicle technology, energy systems and sustainable innovations.
Shape the future of energy and transportation
Build practical skills and real-world experience in automotive systems, electrical engineering and renewable energy technologies.
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.
- Develop foundational skills in language, literacy, numeracy, workplace Build your skills in workplace practices and safety
- participate in structured work experience with leading automotive and energy employers
- Explore personal strengths and future opportunities in the Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF) compulsory SACE subject
- Engage in project-based practical learning within real world settings
- Discover career pathways and plan your future through targeted career exploration activities.
- Complete advanced industry-relevant skills and industry identified VET units and build advanced industry relevant skills
- Develop essential language, literacy, numeracy and broader workplace skills
- Complete the Activating Identities and Futures (AIF) SACE subject, and explore opportunities aligned with careers in automotive and energy
- Participate in structured work placements with leading automotive and energy 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:
- Automotive electrician
- Automotive Refinishing Technician
- Civil Construction and Maintenance Worker
- Electrician
- Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication)
- Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical)
- Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical/Electronics)
- Mobile Plant Technician
Continue and complete your apprenticeship for careers such as:
- Automotive electrician
- Civil construction worker
- Electrician
- Engineering tradesperson
- Light vehicle technician
- Heavy vehicle technician
Registered Training Organisation
Our partner registered training organisations are:
- TAFE SA - Code: 41026
- Motor Trade Association - Code: 2293
- Adelaide Training Employment Centre - Code: 0022
- Connect n Grow - Code: 40518
Leading employer partners
We've partnered with Motor Trade Association, REDARC, Climate Impact Corporation to provide our graduates with guaranteed careers.
The MTA looks forward to introducing school students to the exciting and rapidly evolving world of automotive and directly connecting students with employment outcomes.
Darrell Jacobs, CE, Motor Trade Association SA/NT
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Being able to work on real motors and vehicles gives me a head start in my career.
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Hands-on workplace experience shows me what it’s like to work alongside industry professionals.
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I have the freedom to learn at my own pace and take ownership of my learning.
Tonsley Technical College
Discover hands-on training, meet staff and employer partners, and tour Tonsley Technical College's state-of-the-art facilities.
Tonsley Technical College contact
Address: Tonsley Innovation District - 21 MAB Cct, Tonsley SA 5042
Email: TonsleyTechnicalCollege@schools.sa.edu.au
Phone: (08) 7321 0740