Port Augusta Technical College opens to boost SA workforce

With over 200 students already enrolled, the state-of-the-art facility is at full capacity and poised to deliver hands-on training aligned with local industry needs.

Developed in partnership with major employers, the college offers tailored programs to ensure students graduate job-ready.

The college features five purpose-built facilities, including:

• Four industry workshops: covering hospitality, health and social support, and trades in construction, civil, resources, and infrastructure.
• Advanced tech spaces: CAD suite, 3D printing, virtual reality co-creation space, and two learning labs.
• Outdoor learning area and short-stay accommodation for up to 44 students from remote areas.

Year 12 students can begin apprenticeships or university degrees while completing their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), giving them a head start in their careers.

Training programs target high-demand sectors:

• Civil, resources and infrastructure: plant operators, concreters
• Cookery and tourism: chefs, cooks, tourism operators
• Health and social support: allied health, nursing
• Multi-trades: electricians, plumbers, boilermakers.

The college is the second of five being launched under the $208.8 million South Australian Government initiative to integrate vocational education into secondary schooling. It supports the Upper Spencer Gulf Workforce Strategy, helping build a skilled workforce in a region vital to South Australia’s economic future.

As part Apprenticeship Support Australia’s mission to skill Australia for the future, we're here to help students, employers, and communities tap into the opportunities Port Augusta Technical College offers.

Apprenticeship Support Australia State Operations Manager SA Kelly Richards said: “From mentoring and job-matching to onboarding and career guidance, Apprenticeship Support Australia ensures every apprentice and trainee is supported to succeed. Apprenticeship Support Australia is ready to assist with all things apprenticeships, providing advice, sign-ups, mentoring, and workplace connections.”

Apprenticeship Support Australia is contracted by the Australian Government to provide tailored support for apprentices, trainees, and employers across Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. Contact our team today to discover how we can help you succeed.