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.
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 your skills in workplace practices, safety, and industry-specific literacy and numeracy
- Gain work experience with leading employers
- Explore your strengths and future opportunities in the Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF) SACE subject
- Engage in project-based learning in building and construction settings
- Discover career pathways and plan your future
- Earn your CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Gain advanced industry-relevant skills - Develop your language, literacy, numeracy and workplace skills
- Focus on your strengths and future through the Activating Identities and Futures (AIF) SACE subject, aligned with a career in building and construction
- Get work placements with leading industry employers
- Complete all 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)
- Plumber
- 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 Sarah Construction to provide our graduates with guaranteed careers.
Career opportunities in building and construction are extensive, especially in the trades. Tonsley Technical College will be a great place for young South Australians to get started.
Will Frogley, CEO, Master Builders Association of SA
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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 love the industry-based learning. It prepares us for a career as we work in the industry while studying.
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Work readiness, problem-based learning, and mentoring have been key to growing my confidence.
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