Findon Technical College - Findon High School

Findon Technical College gives students an unprecedented head start to a hands-on career in 1 of 3 in-demand industries while learning in purpose built facilities with state-of-the-art technology.

Designed for students in years 10, 11 and to 12, the hands-on industry training programs are developed and delivered in partnership with high-profile employer partners, aligned with industry needs and standards. This means that students gain real-world industry experience – all while they’re studying.

Technical College students graduate into a career, guaranteed. They gain their SACE, VET qualifications and all the skills they need to go directly into a job, an apprenticeship, traineeship, or further study.

At Findon Technical College, students can even complete the first year of a degree at Flinders University while in year 12, fast-tracking a career as an early childhood educator, nurse, allied health professional or engineer.

Discover more about Findon Technical College.

Industry training programs

Findon Technical College offers industry training programs in 3 areas of high demand:

advanced manufacturing and engineering (for defence and other sectors)
health and social support
early childhood and education.

Employer Partners

Advanced manufacturing and engineering industry training program

BAE Systems Australia, Liebherr and Axiom Precision Manufacturing are the employer partners for the advanced manufacturing and engineering industry training program. These companies collectively employ over 135,000 people worldwide in advanced technological solutions and provide students with a global context.

Early childhood and education training program

Goodstart Early Learning and Precious Cargo are the employer partners for the early childhood and education training program. Goodstart Early Learning is Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care, while Precious Cargo has been pivotal in delivering Montessori education across 10 different South Australian sites.

Health and social support industry training program

Aged-care specialists, Helping Hand Aged Care and Southern Cross Care, are the employer partners for the health and social support industry training program. Both organisations have been providing services which enhance the quality of life, physical and emotional wellbeing of South Australian and Australian ageing populations for over 50 years.

More Information

Visit Findon Technical College for more information, including how to apply.

Visit our curriculum page for information about Findon High School’s core SACE and VET pathways.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do application for the Technical College open?

Applications for Findon Technical College are now open for students in years 10 and 11 in 2026.

What industry programs are offered?

Findon Technical College offers industry training programs in:

advanced manufacturing and engineering (for defence and other sectors)
health and social support
early childhood and education.

Will my child complete SACE through the training program?

By completing an industry training program, students will:

have the entry-level technical skills required by the industry
have the entry-level employability skills required by the industry
complete SACE and VET qualifications.

How is the technical college different to a VET pathway at school?

The college offers 3 specialist industry training programs through years 10 to 12.
Students are trained for specific current and growing industry needs and will graduate ready to work in their area.
Training is co-delivered with employer and training partners.
Students will study at the college’s brand new building with industry standard equipment and state-of-the-art facilities.
Extensive workplace experiences are provided by employer partners.

What jobs could students get upon completion?

You can visit the website for a complete list of jobs students will be qualified for upon completing year 12, or jobs they could do if they decide to build on their qualification with further VET or university pathways.

What is the application process?

Applications are welcome from students of public and private schools.
Applications will be assessed and eligible students will be invited to undertake a Core Skills Assessment and Interview.
You can apply via the website – https://www.technicalcolleges.sa.gov.au/how-to-apply

I’ve got further questions/where can I find out more?

More information is available at: https://www.technicalcolleges.sa.gov.au/our-colleges/findon-technical-college

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