Automotive and energy
Shape the future of energy and transportation in South Australia, with a career in vehicle technology, energy systems and sustainable innovations.
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 automotive and energy.
Tonsley Technical College's automotive and energy program is designed in partnership with Motor Trades Association, Redarc and Climate Impact Corporation and includes real-life work experience opportunities and mentorship.
Gain hands-on training in:
- automotive systems
- electrical engineering
- renewable energy technologies.
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 industry identified VET Units
- 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:
- Automotive Electrician
- Civil Construction worker
- Electrician
- Engineering tradesperson
- Light Vehicle Technician
- Heavy Vehicle Technician.
Our industry partners
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To design and deliver this industry training program, we've partnered with Motor Trades Association, Redarc, Climate Impact Corporation to provide our graduates with guaranteed careers.