Try A Trade

TRY A TRADE
Taster Programs
TERM 1 HOLIDAYS TRY A TRADE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN.
BRICKLAYING & TILING – BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Tuesday 14 April 2026 – Term 1 holidays
Tuesday 7 July 2026
– Term 2 holidays
Tuesday 29 September 2026
– Term 3 holidays

9am to 3pm (arrive 8:50am)
St Patrick’s Technical College | 2-6 Hooke Rd Edinburgh North

A taster program for Year 8 to 10 students looking to explore career pathways in the building and construction industry.

The program aims to assist students in making informed decisions about their career pathways by providing exposure to the building and construction industry. It will also help students fulfil their VET Readiness (VETRO) requirements by supplying a certificate of participation.

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For further information please contact Jayne Shortt at 8209 3700 or email jayne.shortt@stpatstech.sa.edu.au

PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL – BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Wednesday 15 April 2026 – Term 1 holidays
Wednesday 8 July 2026
– Term 2 holidays
Wednesday 30 September 2026
– Term 3 holidays

9am to 3pm (arrive 8:50am)
St Patrick’s Technical College | 2-6 Hooke Rd Edinburgh North

A taster program for Year 8 to 10 students looking to explore career pathways in the building and construction industry.

The program aims to assist students in making informed decisions about their career pathways by providing exposure to the building and construction industry. It will also help students fulfil their VET Readiness (VETRO) requirements by supplying a certificate of participation.

Click on the flyer to learn more | Please click here to register for this Try A Trade

For further information please contact Jayne Shortt at 8209 3700 or email jayne.shortt@stpatstech.sa.edu.au

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Tuesday 14 April 2026 – Term 1 holidays
Tuesday 7 July 2026
– Term 2 holidays
Tuesday 29 September 2026
– Term 3 holidays

10am to 2pm (arrive 9:50am)
St Patrick’s Technical College | 2-6 Hooke Rd Edinburgh North

A taster program for Year 9 to 10 students looking to explore a career pathway in the automotive industry.

The program aims to assist students in making informed decisions about their career pathways by providing exposure to the automotive industry. It will also help students fulfil their VET Readiness (VETRO) requirements by supplying a certificate of participation.

Click on the flyer to learn more | Please click here to register for this Try A Trade

For further information please contact Jayne Shortt at 8209 3700 or email jayne.shortt@stpatstech.sa.edu.au

CARPENTRY & PLASTERING – BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Thursday 16 April 2026 – Term 1 holidays
Thursday 9 July 2026
– Term 2 holidays
Thursday 1 October 2026
– Term 3 holidays

9am to 3pm (arrive 8:50am)
St Patrick’s Technical College | 2-6 Hooke Rd Edinburgh North

A taster program for Year 9 to 10 students looking to explore career pathways in the building and construction industry.

The program aims to assist students in making informed decisions about their career pathways by providing exposure to the building and construction industry. It will also help students fulfil their VET Readiness (VETRO) requirements by supplying a certificate of participation.

Click on the flyer to learn more | Please click here to register for this Try A Trade

For further information please contact Jayne Shortt at 8209 3700 or email jayne.shortt@stpatstech.sa.edu.au

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION (Interactive Industry Immersion)

Wednesday 8 July 2026 – Term 2 holidays
Wednesday 30 September 2026
– Term 3 holidays

9am to 12pm (arrive 8:50am)
St Patrick’s Technical College | 2-6 Hooke Rd Edinburgh North

A taster program for Year 8 to 10 students looking to explore a career pathway in the civil construction industry.

The program aims to assist students in making informed decisions about their career pathways by providing exposure to the civil construction industry. It will also help students fulfil their VET Readiness (VETRO) requirements by supplying a certificate of participation.

Click on the flyer to learn more | Please click here to register for this Try A Trade

For further information please contact Jayne Shortt at 8209 3700 or email jayne.shortt@stpatstech.sa.edu.au

FOOD, HOSPITALITY & INDUSTRY PATHWAYS

There are no scheduled Food & Hospitality Try A Trade sessions in 2026 – please check back soon.

A taster program for Year 9 to 10 students looking to explore a career pathway in the food and hospitality industry.

The program aims to assist students in making informed decisions about their career pathways by providing exposure to the food and hospitality industry. It will also help students fulfil their VET Readiness (VETRO) requirements by supplying a certificate of participation.

For further information please contact Jayne Shortt at 8209 3700 or email jayne.shortt@stpatstech.sa.edu.au