The automotive field is more than just being a mechanic. Today the industry has a diverse range of high-tech, innovative and rapidly changing workplaces and occupations that include mechanics, auto electricians, spray painters or body repairers.

It is also an industry that has its sights set on producing and maintaining vehicles and components that produce less pollution and our carbon footprint.

There are also chances to work on testing and repairing heavy vehicles, diesel engines and light vehicles. So if being a revhead means tinkering with engines or painting cars the automotive sector may be just the thing.

Possible career paths: Light and Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
Industries include: Mining, Aviation, Manufacturing or Defence

Business studies can lead you into exciting and diverse industries and has great job prospects for those with a passion.
Our business administration course is designed to provide students with the experience knowledge to perform a range of intermediate administrative skills.

Further study Pathways
You may like to go onto further studies such as :
• Certificate IV in Business
• Certificate IV in Business Administration

Career Opportunities
Gaining the skills, experience and knowledge to undertake administrative roles such as:

Administrative Assistant
Receptionist
Real estate office assistant
Accounting
Conveyancing Clerk

Building and Construction is a very diverse sector. This is a sector for those who like to be on the move as you may work on projects (jobs) at a number of different job sites. The range is massive – both in the types of projects you can work in (residential housing through to commercial buildings) and in the types of materials you can work with (wood, steel or even concrete just to name a few).

There are many trade disciplines that work in building and construction such as carpentry (installing and finishing), roofing putting roofs on housing or plastering fixing the internal linings of commercial or domestic buildings. Plumbers also come under the building and construction sector, where you may be designing and installing a range of plumbing needs, this may either be maintenance or for new buildings, and with the focus on conservation,  plumbers are at the forefront in helping us to reduce our water consumption.

Possible career paths: Bricklaying, Carpentry, Plumbing, Roofing, Plastering
Industries include: anything that needs something built

Electrotechnology is at the foundation of everyday life – lights, television, DVDs, computer games, MP3s or security systems just to name a few. As new gadgets hit the market the more this sector needs new enthusiastic, trained workers to help it keep up with all the new technologies and the demand.

There is a range of trades under the electrotechnology banner:
• Electricians who install and maintain electrical and electronic equipment for industry and domestic purposes
• Electrical fitter where you apply electrical knowledge to make fit or repair machines of all shapes and sizes
• Refrigeration mechanics looking at applying electrical know-how to installing and repairing refrigeration and air-conditioning systems in shops, factories, office buildings homes or hospitals.
• Installing security cameras or installing sophisticated data systems in a high profile data or security field.

Possible career paths: Electrical Fitter, Electrician, Electrical Linesperson, Instrument Fitter, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Industries include: mining, aviation, manufacturing or defence

Cooking is one of those great trade careers where you can take it with you as you see the world. But succeeding in commercial cookery is more than TV chefs. It has become very sophisticated and professional in recent years. Apart from a passion for food, you’ll learn people skills, team work and good time management – all skills you’ll need to succeed in this industry.

You may like to specialize with occupations such as Baker, Chef, Cook or be a Pastrycook. Commercial cookery is at the heart of the thriving and expanding hospitality and tourism industry and has great job prospects for those with a passion!

Possible career paths: Baker, Chef, Cook, Pastrycook, Caterer
Industries include: Hospitality and Tourism

Wine Industry pilot program for Years 11 & 12 - only 20 places available for 2010.

A Certificate III in Horticulture, with a focus on the Wine Industry will commence in 2010.

In this program students will learn competencies relating to the work within the Industry and will be delivered within the context of the Wine Industry. As a pilot program, enrolment is limited to 20 students in 2010.

A place at Marcellin Technical College, formerly Australian Technical College – Adelaide South, is a great way to start training for a career before you leave school. You can get an industry-based SACE, real life structured work place learning and a nationally-recognised qualification and, at the same time, earn a wage as a school-based apprentice or trainee.

The work students complete in Years 11 and 12 is targeted towards the workplace, and they will receive mentoring and support from industry experienced teachers and trainers. It is different to a mainstream school - at Marcellin, students’ learning experience will combine challenge, opportunities and a chance to prepare a career of choice and is a t the centre of the two year program.

The other real positive is that students can choose to continue their study within the wine sector. There are many relevant pathways into further diploma programs. 

The College is currently taking enrolments from 20 students interested in commencing in this pilot program at the college in February 2010. 

Please contact Program Coordinator Gianni Petrucci on 8186 9700 for further information; or, to register your interest for an information session about the pilot program, please contact Alana Andrews on 8186 9700 or via email.