Training
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
The APY Trade Training Centre has hosted a range of VET programs for schools, including:
Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of engine mechanics and repair, such as tools and equipment, engine components, general mechanic work, and work, health and safety procedures. Students will complete this program with an entry level qualification in the automotive industry.
Certificate I in Construction
Introduces students to components of the construction industry. Students develop their skills and knowledge in work planning, communication, tools and materials, and work, health and safety procedures.
Certificate I in Hospitality
Equips students with the skills and knowledge to complete standard tasks in various hospitality settings. Students develop skills in food preparation and hygiene, and safe work practices.
Other Courses and Competencies
Whilst the APY Trade Training Centre is an educational facility with a focus for use by Anangu school students, the facilities are also available to organisations and visitors on the APY Lands on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for availability.
Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
Equips students with the skills and knowledge to complete standard tasks in various hospitality settings. Students develop skills in food preparation and hygiene, and safe work practices.
Certificate II in Barbery
Students will learn about grooming techniques, head and face trimming, maintaining beards and moustaches. Includes developing technical knowledge and practical skills in many aspects of haircutting including solid, graduation, layering, and combination haircutting to achieve contemporary and classic styles. The strong focus on key barbering skills provides a pathway to employment in Barbering.
Jewellery Design
Students are taught techniques in Jewellery Design such as cutting out brass shapes with the piercing saw, designing custom jewellery with their own initials, using a range of files. They are also taught how to sand and finish pieces along with stamping letters with block sets and a hammer, use of the drill press. Learning about utilizing materials in design, pattern making and forging in brass and silver. The cutting out acrylic shapes with a piercing saw and twisted blade, making copper jump rings, assembly of pieces, Measuring and sizing a silver ring band including silver soldering specific hot working techniques.
Music
Students experiment with, explore, and manipulate musical elements to learn the art of constructing and deconstructing music. They develop and extend their musical literacy and skills through understanding the structural and stylistic features and conventions of music, expressing their musical ideas, and reflecting on and critiquing their learning in music.
