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ADELAIDE HILLS AND MURRAYLANDS PATHWAYS 

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VET 

Courses 

2013 

Step 1: Find the course that interests you!

contents 

Electrotechnology ............................................5 

Cabinet Making ................................................5 

Doorways to Construction ...............................6 

Doorways to Construction PLUS ...................... 6 

Civil Construction ..............................................6 

Automotive Mechanical ..................................7 

Automotive Mechanical, Paint and Panel .... 7 

(restoration/customising) 

Welding Fabrication .........................................7 

Multi –Trades FOR YOUNG WOMEN ................ 8 

(Automotive/Engineering/Paint & Panel) 

Multi –Trades FOR YOUNG MEN .......................8 


Mechanical Engineering ..................................8 

(go – kart manufacturing) 

Nursing Pathways ..............................................9 

Childrens Services .............................................9 

Business Studies ..................................................9 

Kitchen Operations 1 ......................................10 

Kitchen Operations 2 ......................................10 

Front of House Operations .............................10 

Retail Baking ....................................................11 

Gourmet Foods ...............................................11 

Pathways to Fitness .........................................12 

Massage for Health and Sport .......................12 

Tourism ..............................................................12 

Animal Studies .................................................13 

Horse Management .......................................13 

Amenity Horticulture .......................................14 

Rural Operations .............................................14 

Events Management .....................................15 

Live Music Event Staging and Design ........... 15 

Entertainment and Theatre Technology ...... 16 

Hairdressing and Beauty Services ................. 16 

CISCO ...............................................................17 

Control Technologies ......................................17 

Information & Community Technology ........ 18 

Forensic Laboratory Operations / 

Food and Wine Laboratory Operations ....... 18 

WHAT IS 

A VET 

COURSE? 

Vocational 

Education and Training 

(also known as VET) is education 

and training that gives students skills 

and knowledge for work. 

IN A VET COURSE 

STUDENTS UNDERTAKE: 

Off the job learning at a school or 

another training provider. Students 

complete Units of Competency 

from their chosen industry Training 

Package. The training may be one 

day a week or in blocks 

On the job learning which occurs 

at one or more workplaces and is 

referred to as Structured Workplace 

Learning (SWL). 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF VET COURSES? 

Opportunities to explore areas of interest which assist 

students in making decisions about further study and 

work 

VET Qualifications are nationally recognised 

Students will credit towards traineeships and 

apprenticeships 

Students can complete SA Certificate of Education 

(SACE) whilst completing their VET qualification 

Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) increases 

opportunities for employment. The skills and knowledge 

gained whilst completing the work placement are what 

employers want. 

WHAT IS ADELAIDE HILLS AND 

MURRAYLANDS PATHWAYS (AHMPS)? 

AHMPs is the name given to a group of member 

schools in the Adelaide Hills and Murraylands who work 

together to provide Vocational Education and Training 

(VET) and Industry Pathway Program (IPP) opportunities 

for their students incorporating the Adelaide Hills Trade 

Training Centre and the Lower Murray Trade 

Training Centre. 

CAN DOING VET HELP ME GET MY 

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATE OF 

EDUCATION (SACE)? 

Yes! Successful completion of a VET course will count 

towards your SACE. The value of each course, including 

whether it counts as Stage1 or 2, and the number of SACE 

Credits, is determined by the SACE Board. Completed 

VET Certificate 3 qualifications can contribute towards an 

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank. 

Check out the SACE Board website 

(www.sace.sa.edu.au) for further information. 

Discuss your SACE and future study requirements with 

your school. 

Go to the website www.ahmps.com.au to find out further 

information about the course you have selected including: 

Step 2: 

• Cost • Contact Person • When it is being offered • Where it is being offered • What you need to wear • What you will be studying 

• How it counts towards your SACE • If it is on the Adelaide Hills Trade Training Centre Bus run

WILL DOING A VET COURSE AFFECT OTHER SUBJECTS? 

Time out of school to complete your course or on a structured work 

placement means you will need to work closely with your subject teachers 

to ensure your other studies are not disadvantaged. 

WHAT IS AN INDUSTRY PATHWAYS PROGRAM? 

Industry Pathways Programs (IPPs) have been developed in partnership with 

industry. This has ensured that VET competencies being offered in a course 

provide pathways to a range of occupations within an industry area. This 

can be via traineeships and apprenticeships or further study at Certificate 

3 level or higher. 

IPPs can also provide credit towards the compulsory elements of SACE. 

This includes Literacy and Numeracy, Personal Learning Plan (PLP) and 

Research Project. For further information in this area speak with your VET or 

SACE Coordinator. 

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STRUCTURED 

WORKPLACE LEARNING (SWL) AND WORK EXPERIENCE? 

Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) enables students to gain specific skills 

on-the-job. The school and participating employer agree on these skills or 

competencies beforehand. The skills reflect nationally-recognised, industry 

defined competency standards, which have been developed by Industry 

training bodies. A student’s time in SWL as part of their VET course can 

contribute to their SACE. 

Work Experience offers student a general taste of the world of work. 

Students observe different aspects of the work carried out and assist with 

tasks nominated by their supervisor or employer. 

HOW WILL I APPLY TO BE IN A VET COURSE? 

Selecting a VET course will be done through your school’s course counselling 

process. Your school will assist you in selecting a course that will fit your SACE 

pattern. The school will then collect information from you to enable it to 

complete your VET application online through the AHMPs website. You will 

then be advised as to whether you will be required to attend an interview 

or complete an additional course specific application. 

Applications are finalised by the middle of Term 4 and you will be notified of 

the outcome. If you are unsuccessful your school will assist you in identifying 

alternative. Priority will be given to students from AHMPs member schools. 

For information on applying for AHMPs course from a non member school 

go to www.ahmps.com.au 

WHAT ARE SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICESHIPS? 

Australian School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships allow you to train 

and do paid work in an industry area while you are still at school studying 

for your SACE. 

For more information on ASbAs speak with your VET Coordinator or 

Apprenticeship Broker or go to 

www.tradeschoolsforthefuture.sa.edu.au 

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST ME? 

The cost of the course varies. The cost includes training and any associated 

consumables. In most cases, the training cost will be met by your school 

but the cost of consumables, site visits and uniform will be met by families. 

Students who withdraw before completion of a VET course may be charged 

the full cost of the course. Check with your school for more detail. 

WHAT IF I CHANGE SCHOOLS BEFORE OR DURING MY 

VET COURSE? 

If you change schools before your VET course starts, then the school you 

are leaving is not obliged to pay for your VET course. You may lose your 

place unless you can negotiate for your new school to pay or you can 

pay yourself. 

If you change schools in the middle of the course then the school you are 

leaving may seek reimbursement for the cost they have incurred. This may 

be from you or your new school. 

The cost of the course varies. The cost includes training and any 

associated consumables. In most cases, the training cost will be met by 

your school but the cost of consumables, site visits and uniform will be met 

by families. 

Students who withdraw before completion of a VET course may be 

charged the full cost of the course. Check with your school for more 

detail. 

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS 

Students are required to arrange their own transport to VET courses and 

work placements. 

However, a number of courses can be accessed the Adelaide Hills Trade 

Training Centre Bus. Speak to your VET Coordinator for more detail or 

check the website www.ahmps.com.au 

Speak to your school during subject selection 

Step 3:

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Electrotechnology 

Mount Barker High School 

Murray Bridge High School 

Electrotechnology is for students wanting to begin a pathway in the 

electrical or electronics industries. These full year courses provide 

opportunities for students to understand the electrical and electronic 

trade terminology identify and use a range of components, 

accessories, materials, tools, equipment and technologies and 

carry out electronics and electrical work. The students are involved 

in theory and practical work and complete a variety of electrical 

and electronics projects in newly completed training centres at 

both schools. 

Electrician l Data Cabling Technician l Electronics Technician l 

Refrigeration Technician l Renewable Energy Installer 

Cabinet Making 


This full year course provides a broad range of career pathways for 

students who are looking at opportunities specifically in the furniture 

and cabinetmaking industries. 

Students complete the core competencies as well as electives from 

the cabinet making stream including operate and maintain static 

machines and produce computer aided drawings. Students have 

the opportunity to complete an item of fine furniture in the school’s 

new training centre equipped with the latest industry standard 

machinery including a panel saw, surface planer, thicknesser, 

edge bander and wide belt sander. Students gain competencies 

from Certificate 3 in Cabinet Making which is the beginning of an 

apprenticeship. 

Cabinet Maker l Furniture Maker l Upholsterer l Picture Framer l Glazer l 

Kitchen Manufacturer 

Doorways to Construction 


Heathfield High School 

The Doorways to Construction full year Certificate I program is a 

highly practical one which is supported by foundation theory and is 

designed for students wishing to explore a career in the building and 

construction industry. The focus is on providing hands on practical 

experience in the trade areas of carpentry, concreting, tiling, 

painting and decorating, joinery, plastering, gyprocking, bricklaying 

and demolition. Students complete compulsory and elective units 

of competency from the Construction training package that will 

count towards an apprenticeship. As part of this course students will 

complete their White Card training which is the regulatory authority 

requirement before entry to a building site is permitted. 

Doorways to Construction PLUS 


Students who graduate from the D2C course who wish to further their 

construction skills in specialist areas can apply for the D2C+ Program. 

HHS will offer Certificate 3 in Carpentry where students will focus on 

first and second fix carpentry. Other Certificate 3 specialist programs 

will be offered at other school sites and RTO’s around Adelaide. 

Successful completion of a D2C+ program may account for up to 

2 years off an apprenticeship, to be negotiated with the Registered 

Training Organisation and future employer. 

Carpenter l Bricklayer l General Builder l Tiler l Site Supervisor l 

Building Contractor l Solid Plasterer l Steel Fixer 

Civil Construction 


This semester course delivered in partnership with the Construction 

Industry Training Board (CITB), is designed for students who wish 

to explore a career in the Civil Construction Industry. Through the 

course students begin pathways into the Civil Construction industry 

and undertake units of competency including Occupational Health 

and Safety and Plan and organise Work enhancing student’s 

employability. Students also obtain their White Card which is a 

requirement for admission on any building site. In addition students 

complete practical projects and spend time on heavy vehicle 

simulators through Civil Train. 

Civil Engineer l Heavy Machinery Operator l Road Worker l 

Mine Worker 

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Complete an Application and Code of Conduct 

form and submit it to your school during term 3 

Step 4:

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Automotive Mechanical 


This course has been has been developed to provide entry level 

training for students wishing to enter an apprenticeship in the 

automotive industry. It will enable students to develop life skills and 

positive personal attributes in preparation for their chosen career. This 

course is also suitable for those wishing to gain general automotive 

knowledge. This semester course covers units from Certificate 2 in 

Automotive Mechanical and is delivered by VTECH Automotive 

Training at the Lower Murray Trade Training Centre. 

Automotive Mechanical, Paint and 

Panel (restoration/customising) 

Birdwood High School 

This full year course provides students with entry level training in the 

automotive industry. Students complete a range of automotive 

competencies including elective competencies from the 

mechanical servicing, vehicle body and paint and refinish streams. 

Training is delivered by a qualified instructor in partnership with local 

industry including Birdwood Motor Museum, Mt Pleasant Crash, 

Dynamic Paint & Panel at Woodside & Deans Body Restoration at 

Williamstown. Students have access to the latest industry standard 

equipment including vehicle hoists, spray booth and baking oven. 

The centre also has the latest training technology in a Virtual 

Paint Training System & a Virtual Welder which allows students to 

interact real spray & welding application equipment in a simulated 

environment. 

Students who complete the course will receive Nationally Recognised 

Competencies and will have the opportunity to continue the 

following year with Automotive Mechanical and/or Automotive 

Vehicle Body Qualifications. 

Automotive Servicing Technician l Diesel Mechanic l Panel Beater l 

Spray Painter l Parts Interpreter 

Welding Fabrication 


This short course delivered at TafeSA Murray Bridge provides an 

introduction to a career in engineering. Students undertake training 

in oxy-acetylene, arc and mig welding as well as thermal cutting. 

Students gain units of competency in Engineering and have the 

opportunity to continue the following semester. This course may also 

suit students also undertaking training in automotive and agriculture. 

Multi –Trades FOR YOUNG WOMEN 


Multi –Trades FOR YOUNG MEN 



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These semester courses, provide students with the opportunity 

to experience a variety of trade areas. Students will make basic 

Engineering projects and complete various competencies in the 

mechanical servicing, vehicle body and paint and refinish streams. 

Students will also be exposed to automotive customising, industry 

tours and are required to complete work placement in a simulated 

industry environment. 

Students who complete the course will receive Nationally Recognised 

Competencies and will have the opportunity the following year to 

continue on with more advanced trade qualifications. 

Mechanical Engineering 

(go – kart manufacturing) 


The full year course has been developed to improve training and 

employment opportunities for students who wish to explore a 

career in the Manufacturing and Engineering Industry or a related 

trade area. Training is delivered by a qualified tradesperson in 

an Engineering/Manufacturing Training centre including industry 

standard equipment such as Engine Lathes, Milling Machines, 

industrial welders, measurement equipment & a surface grinder. 

Students have a choice to engineer and manufacture a frame for a 

Go-Kart or build a tool kit which is designed to support students during 

the interview process for an apprenticeship. Students who complete 

the course will receive Nationally Recognised Competencies and 

will have the opportunity the following year to continue on with more 

advanced Engineering qualifications. 

Engineering Tradesperson l Toolmaker l 

Welder l Mechanical Engineer l 

Fitter and Turner 

Step 5: Attend an Interview (if required) week 1-4 Term 4. 

Make sure you understand the suitability requirements before you attend the interview.

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Nursing Pathways 



Through this full year course delivered by TafeSA Regional in 

partnership with local country hospitals, students are able to complete 

Certificate 3 in Aged Care Work, which begins a pathway into Direct 

Care Worker roles in Aged Care Work, Community Work, Disability 

Services, Enrolled and Registered Nursing. This course includes formal 

study through school and TafeSA and Structured Work Placement in 

a health unit. The full certificate can be completed over 2 years and 

is offered at Mount Barker and Murray Bridge. 

Aged Care Worker l Registered Nurse l Enrolled Nurse l 

Disability Care Worker 

Childrens Services 


These full year courses are for students who may wish to pursue 

a career working with children. Students in year 10 and 11 can 

undertake Certificate 2 and students continuing into year 12 can 

complete a full Certificate 3 allowing them to gain employment. All 

students will undertake work placements in child care centres and 

kindergartens as part of the assessment. 

Child Care Worker l Early Childhood Educator l 

Out of School Services Worker l Child Care Director 

Business Studies 

St Francis de Sales College 

Ever thought about running your own business or working in an 

office environment? Business at ‘Travel X’ will provide you with the 

opportunity to gain and develop key business knowledge and skills. 

The Business course is a full year course and is delivered through a 

‘Virtual Enterprise’ where hands on experience is provided through 

practical application, developing skills of customer service, business 

technology, and workplace environment knowledge. 

The course provides a strong focus on team work and communication 

within a simulated business environment. Students are able to 

participate in Trade Fairs, visits to their mentor business and local 

excursions. The course will provide students with a Certificate 2 in 

Business and will prepare them for work in a variety of industries. 

Office Administrator l Medical Administration Assistant l 

Small Business Operator l Human Resource 

mmm... 

food! 

Kitchen Operations 1 



These semester courses offer a very practical approach to developing 

knowledge, skills and appreciation of food preparation to industry 

standards. Students put what they learn into practice through the 

preparation of food for a number of different functions (some out of 

normal school hours) ranging from finger food for cocktail parties to 

a full sit down luncheon or dinner. Industry knowledge is broadened 

through an industry focus day where students visit at least one 

commercial kitchen, as well as work experience in a commercial 

kitchen. Students will complete Certificate 1 in Kitchen Operations. 

Kitchen Operations 2 


Those students who have successfully completed Certificate 1 

Kitchen Operations and wish to further develop their culinary skills can 

gain the full Certificate 2 Kitchen Operations in the following year. 

Students will complete compulsory and elective units of competency 

from the Hospitality training package, which will equip them further if 

seeking an apprenticeship or wishing to enter a commercial cookery 

course. Having acquired basic skills in Certificate l, students become 

more involved in preparing and serving a range of menu items. 

Students have the opportunity to work with front of house in providing 

for different functions (some out of school hours), developing an 

appreciation of what is involved in successful hospitality enterprises. 

Front of House Operations 


This semester course offers students the opportunity to develop 

their knowledge about the hospitality industry with a focus on food 

and beverage service. Students learn through a range of practical 

and theoretical experiences including how to make coffee using 

commercial equipment, set tables, serve food and operate point 

of sale equipment. There is also a strong focus on the importance 

of communication skills and customer service. The full Certificate 

2 can be completed through the undertaking of compulsory and 

elective units of competency from the Hospitality training package. 

Students work with the Kitchen Operation students to provide front of 

house service for a number of different functions (some out of school 

hours), one of which will be a cocktail party for their parents at the 

conclusion of the course. 

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You will be notified by mail week 5-6 Term 4 if you have 

been offered a place 

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Chef l Pastry Chef l Sous Chef l Kitchen Hand l Cook l Guest Services 

Attendant l Food and Beverage Attendant Step

Retail Baking 


Imagine doing a course which allows you to learn skills which can be 

used in the work place or at home and gives you the opportunity to 

make and take home all those delicious bakery products you love! 

Retail Baking is a full year course and provides training in a wide 

range of retail baking techniques, making breads, cookies, biscuits, 

meringues, pastries and producing fillings. The training environment 

will simulate a retail baking operation. Students will complete 

competencies from Food Processing – Retail Baking. Students who 

are successful in Year 1can complete Certificate 2 in Food Processing 

– Retail Baking in the following year. Students completing this course 

will be working towards a career in the Retail Baking Industry. 

Retail Baker l Pastry Cook 

Gourmet Foods 


This exciting course enables students to complete competencies from 

the Food Processing certificate. This full year course provides training 

in diverse food processes involved in the production of a range of 

gourmet foods as reflected in local industries of the Adelaide Hills. 

This includes baking breads, food preservation including fruit leathers, 

pickling, making sauce and jams, smallgoods which involves making 

sausages, hamburgers and knife sharpening. Students will learn the 

correct process to make chocolates, confectionary and also 

cheese making. 

Students completing the course will be working towards careers 

in the Food Processing Industry as Food Technicians and product 

developers/entrepreneurs in small business or major food companies. 

Cheesemaker l Food Artisian l Small Business Operator l Chocolatier l 

Confectioner 

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Pathways to Fitness 

Cornerstone College 

The learning for this semester course is provided through an 

interesting combination of practical activities, personal challenges, 

goal setting and physiology theory. Students will develop skills and 

knowledge that can lead towards becoming a Personal Trainer or 

Fitness Instructor. 

Competencies are from Certificate 1 in Community Recreation and 

form a good basis for movement into Certificate 3 in Community 

Recreation or Fitness. 

Personal Trainer l Fitness Instructor l Aerobics Instructor l 

Aqua Instructor l Rehabilitation Instructor l Front Desk and Sales 

Massage for Health and Sport 


This practical semester course introduces students to the massage 

industry using techniques to deal with stress management, health 

maintenance and to aid sporting activities. The techniques are 

performed through clothes and are suitable for all age groups and 

genders. The course is provided by the Natural Health Academy of 

Australia. 

Massage Therapist l Sports Trainer l Masseuse 

Tourism 


Fascinated in the world around you? Where people go on holiday? 

How to look after tourists in your care? Then consider completing a 

Tourism certificate. 

This full year course is delivered through the ‘Virtual Enterprise’ (a 

simulated tourism business) in the Skills Centre at St Francis de Sales 

College. Have fun and work with others as part of a team to gain 

skills to work or volunteer in a tourism career. Visit local attractions, 

find out about this beautiful state and beyond. 

Students gain skills and knowledge to effectively work with colleagues 

and customers, perform office procedures, work in a socially diverse 

environment, develop and update tourism and event industry 

knowledge and source and provide Australian destination 

and advice. 

Customer Service Manager l Tour Guide l Travel Agent 

Attend the AHMPs Regional VET Induction Day. 

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Animal Studies 

Oakbank Area School 

Unity College 

This short course is delivered by Gilles Plains TafeSA and offered in 

the Adelaide Hills in partnership with Cleland Wildlife Park and in 

the Murraylands in partnership with Monarto Zoological Park. The 

course provides students with an entry level qualification to the 

Animal Care Industry. The course content is a mixture of theory and 

practical application including; preparing for work in the animal 

industry, basic animal behaviour, basic animal health and nutrition, 

occupational health and safety in the animal industry and workplace 

communication. 

Practical activities include observing animal behaviour, grooming, 

animal handling, cleaning and feeding. The course includes 2 

field trips. Employment opportunities include working in veterinary 

clinics, pet shops, boarding kennels, animal welfare organisations, 

biomedical research and production facilities, horse stables and 

wildlife parks. 

Veterinary Nurse l Animal Attendant l ZooKeeper l 

Animal Shelter Worker l Veterinary Surgeon l Animal Technician 

Horse Management 


This short course has been specifically designed to cater for students 

seeking an introduction to the Horse Industry as a career option 

which may include general horse husbandry, racing, breeding and 

various horse related industries such as feed, saddlery and veterinary. 

Students do not need to be able to ride horses but can gain extra 

SACE credits if they fulfil specified riding criteria. 

Students will complete competencies from the Racing 

(Stablehand) qualifications and will be required to 

complete work placement. 

Stable Hand l Trainer l Trackrider l Jockey l Steward l 

Racing Administrator l Breeder 

Amenity Horticulture 


Do you enjoy working outside? Would you like to develop new skills 

and learn new knowledge about how to grow vegetables and 

plants at the correct time of the year, using the correct soils and 

equipment? Then Amenity Horticulture is the course that you are 

looking for. 

Students are up skilled with the appropriate skills to meet the needs of 

the various sectors within the horticultural industry. The competencies 

are designed to develop the student’s generic workplace skills which 

are highly valued by employers. 

This full year course is practically based with many opportunities in 

the College and the local area to utilise the skills and knowledge 

gained. The course provides students with pathways that can lead 

into a variety of career areas. 

Landscape Architect l Soil Scientist l Teacher l Garden Designer l 

Parks and Garden Horticulturalist l Aborist l Nursery Worker 

Rural Operations 


The Rural Operations course has been developed to allow students 

to gain skills in animal handling, soil management as well as in 

production horticultural and viticultural enterprises. 

This course will include competencies from Certificate 2 in Rural 

Operations with the aim of improving student’s knowledge and 

employment opportunities in rural and primary industries. Students 

will cover topics including, safe work practices, managing livestock, 

chemical safety, horticulture, harvesting, soil/growing media and 

basic machinery and equipment. 

Practical application involves students in the operation of the 

school’s 10 hectare farm with sheep, cattle, goats and poultry in 

addition to an apple orchard and a vineyard. Students have access 

to facilities and equipment including sheep and cattle handling 

facilities, a newly constructed winery/apple processing building and 

an agricultural laboratory as well as industry standard tractors. 

Farmer l Production Horticulturalist l Viticulturalist l Breeder l Shearer l 

Small Business Operator l Farm Hand 

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Events Management 


Would you like to be involved in planning and organising a local 

event? Then events management is the course for you. Work with 

other young adults to plan and organise the ‘Adelaide Hills Youth 

Expo’. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain and develop skills and 

knowledge about how to work within your local community to use 

people resources to provide services to others. 

Students will engage in both practical event management principles 

through coordination of the event and at the same time receive 

valuable event management education. Skills in communication 

will be developed and the opportunity to work in a dynamic team 

situation will be provided. 

This course provides students with a partial Certificate 3 in 

Events Management. 

Conference and Event Manager 

Live Music Event Staging and Design 


This full year course delivered at The Station in Murray Bridge by 

MusicSA is designed to give you an insight into the fascinating beast 

that is the music industry focusing on event management. Through 

hands on group work you will gain an insight into the world of music 

business, exploring areas of creative event(gig) management 

including career planning, micro business development and event 

logistics and planning, culminating in the delivery of a live music 

event. This would include, planning, marketing, promoting, live stage 

& sound production. As a part of this program you will work on a 

project of managing & booking gigs with the program culminating 

in a live music event designed and managed by the students in 

your group. 

Music Professional l Sound Engineer l Road Crew Member l 

Event Organiser 

Entertainment and Theatre Technology 


This semester course is designed to introduce students to the 

entertainment industry, particularly the technical skills and equipment 

used in live event production. Utilising the school’s well equipped 

performance theatre, Atelier, the course involves individual and 

group technical theatre activities in a live venue environment. 

Throughout the course students develop general industry knowledge, 

industry specific safety awareness as well as an understanding of 

the planning and scheduling of production technical requirements 

including the effective use of sound, lighting and audio equipment 

and general knowledge of the bump in/bump out process 

and equipment. 

Entertainment Industry Worker l Sound Engineer l Lighting Engineer l 

Scenery and Set Builder 

Hairdressing and Beauty Services 

Unity College 

This semester course is designed as an introduction to the Hairdressing 

and Beauty Industries giving the student an appreciation of both 

industries and outlining the employment pathways. It is designed 

to be a practical and fun course conducted in a fully operational 

Hairdressing Salon and Day Spa. Students will learn the importance 

of customer service, OH&S and gain knowledge about Hairdressing 

and Beauty services, products and equipment. Units completed in 

this course form part of the Certificate 2 Hairdressing and Certificate 

3 in Beauty Services qualifications. 

Hairdresser l Beauty Therapist l Nail Technician l Salon Assistant 

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CISCO 


As an Internationally registered CISCO academy, Birdwood High 

School offers the course “IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software” 

which covers the fundamentals as well as advanced concepts 

of computer hardware and software. Students who complete 

this course are be able to describe the internal components of a 

computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system 

and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software. 

Students are able to connect to the Internet and share resources in a 

network environment. Topics include laptops and portable devices, 

wireless connectivity, security, safety and environmental issues 

and communication skills. Hands-on lab activities are an essential 

element of the course and virtual learning tools are integrated. 

The Virtual Laptop and Virtual Desktop are stand-alone tools 

designed to supplement classroom learning and provide an 

interactive “hands-on” experience in learning environments with 

limited physical equipment. 

Computer Network Technician l Systems Analyst l 

Applications System Designer 

Control Technologies 


This full year course provides a pathway into fields such as Industrial 

Design (Product Design), Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil & 

Environmental), Electronics and Robotics. 

Students use state of the art robotics, CNC controlled lathes and mills 

and sophisticated software to manufacture a range of components 

and/or products from plastic and metal. Students gain both 

“simulation” and “hands-on” experience in CNC programming as 

they create and edit programs to record precise robotic positions 

and to accurately machine components within given tolerances. 

Students will be exposed to “lean” manufacturing practices that are 

concerned with eliminating waste in the production cycle, along 

with the use of sustainable environmental practices and working 

safely in manufacturing. 

Regional students unable to attend face to face are able to access 

this course through a combination of web based learning, video 

conferencing and short workshops. 

Industrial Designer l Engineer l Technician l Production Manager 

Robotics 

Information & Community Technology 

Tintinara Area School 

These full year courses are delivered via Video Conferencing 

and are for students who are interested in a career in Information 

Technology. Students can enrol in either Certificate 1 which allows 

them to become familiar with the basics of Information Technology, 

or Certificate 2 which provides foundation in general computing 

and employment skills that enables participation in an information 

technology environment in any industry. Small to medium 

enterprises will find the contents of this qualification useful at an ICT 

user level. Certificate 2 can be completed over 2 years. 

Website Developer l Database Designer 

Forensic Laboratory Operations 

Food and Wine Laboratory Operations 

Oakbank Area Schooll 

These short courses can start you on your way to becoming a 

Scientist or a Laboratory Technician by gaining experience in 

working in both laboratory and field environments. In these courses 

you will collect, prepare and process samples using industry standard 

testing equipment and instruments. Students will also gain grounding 

in processing, recording and presenting laboratory data. In the 

Forensic course samples associated with crimes scenes will provide 

the context for the learning and in the Food and Wine course students 

will use samples from these industries. The Food and Wine course may 

suit students also undertaking training in food processing, hospitality 

or agriculture. 

Laboratory Technician l Wine Technician l Pathology Technician l 

Laboratory Assistant 

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Karoonda Area School 

(08) 8578 1120 

Mannum Community College 

(08) 8569 1503 

Meningie Area School 

(08) 8575 1106 


(08) 8391 1599 


(08) 8532 1788 


(08) 8398 7200 


(08) 8393 1000 

Tintinara Area School 

(08) 8757 2120 

Unity College 

(08) 8532 0100 

The Lower Murray Trade Trade Training Centre 

(08) 8532 1788 

The Adelaide Hills Trade Training Centre 

(08) 8139 9300 

For 

further 

enquiries 

Industry Skills Manager 

Sam Pearse (08) 8393 9230 

www.AHMPs.com.au 

“Information in this booklet is current at time of 

printing and may be subject to change”

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