We acknowledge the traditional owners throughout South Australia and we pay respect to the custodians of the land on which we live and learn. We respect their spiritual relationship with Country and acknowledge that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to those living today.
We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and we acknowledge the cultural authority of Aboriginal people visiting from other areas of South Australia and Australia.
Port Augusta Technical College is planned to open in 2025.
Co-located and run in conjunction with Port Augusta Secondary School, students at the technical college can get a head start to a career in 1 of 4 in-demand industry specialisations:
Multi-trades (for careers as plumbers, builders, electricians and boilermakers).
The technical college will provide students in years 10, 11 and 12 with access to programs on a part-time basis while enrolled in their home school, with onsite accommodation available. Applications are welcome from students of public or private schools.
The exact operating model for the technical college is being determined through consultation with schools, industry and the broader community in the region.
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Port Augusta Technical College offers modern and secure onsite accommodation for students from across the Upper Spencer Gulf, Eyre Peninsula, Mid North, Far North and APY Lands.
Students can stay and attend the college for periods of time, in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Student accommodation includes:
furnished room
internet access
amenities (communal kitchen, media and activity room, and more)
social activities and events
24/7 staff support and supervision.
The accommodation houses up to 44 students at a time and is located on the first floor of the College building. It features 11 separate pods, each containing 4 beds and shared bathroom facilities.
Students will generally stay for week-long blocks, arriving on a Sunday evening and departing on Friday around midday. Staff are on duty 24 hours per day, 7 days per week within the accommodation, which also features security systems and vape sensors.
Industry training programs
You’ll study VET qualifications, complete your SACE and gain real-life work experience opportunities and mentorship.
With a high demand for skilled workers in these areas across our state, in Australia and around the world – you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities in one of the following industries.
Civil, resources and infrastructure
We have partnered with global mining giant BHP to develop training for careers in some of South Australia’s fastest growing industries - mining and construction.
