About Us
About Western Technical College
Western Technical College is a leading provider of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the Western suburbs of Adelaide targeting the Defence, Shipbuilding and Maritime industries. We take pride in our reputation for future focused excellence. We nurture the whole person, supporting our students to be thriving, capable learners as well as extraordinary human beings. Here, the dedicated team combine with state-of-the-art facilities to create a stimulating and supportive adult learning environment designed to celebrate adaptability and encourage life-long growth.
Industry streams include:
- Building and Construction (Carpentry, Brick & Block Laying and Tiling)
- Engineering and Manufacturing
- Hairdressing/Barbering and Makeup
- Automotive
- Electrotechnology
- Plumbing
- Information, Digital Media and Technology
- Try a Trades for Year 10 Students
Western Technical College provides a supportive and encouraging environment for students from all schools wishing to undertake trade training and pre-vocational courses, in conjunction with their school curriculum. Western Technical College specialises in connecting work-ready graduates with career-launching opportunities, through established industry networks and ongoing employer engagement.
Western Technical College is a joint initiative of Catholic Church Endowment Society Incorporated and the South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools and has been developed in partnership with the State Government of South Australia and the Mount Carmel College Community including the Rosewater Trade Training Centre and its partnership with the Federal Government.