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The Australian Government is funding 25 Australian Technical Colleges across Australia in areas where there are skills needs, a high youth population and a strong industry base. These Colleges cater for Years 11 and 12 students who wish to study for their Year 12 certificate and start an apprenticeship whilst still at school (Australian School-based Apprenticeship). The College is there to support students through both academic and trade training; with mentoring, career advice and business and employability skills. These courses are all developed with industry input to ensure that the training offered will be relevant for local needs.
The Australian Technical College - Spencer Gulf & Outback was established by the Catholic Diocese of Port Pirie Inc & Upper Spencer Gulf Industry & Regional Development Group and has 3 main nodes in Port Augusta (Head Office), Port Pirie and Whyalla. It has expansion plans to include Roxby Downs and Port Lincoln. Regional areas around these major centres are also able to access the ATC-SG&O.
The ATC-SG&O will be unique in that students enrolled in the ATC-SG&O will also be enrolled part time with a local school in a 50/50 enrolment agreement with DECS and Catholic Schools. The ATC-SG&O will also utilise local Registered Training Organisations to provide the Certificate III training for the apprenticeship.