Hunter Trade College is a senior school (Years 11 & 12) and a Registered Training Organisation offering a comprehensive work placement program for young people. Our hands-on approach and quality facilities give students the chance to thrive in their chosen trade.
Hunter Trade College prepares students for successful trade careers through technical training within a quality Higher School Certificate program.
Hunter Trade College supports students to reach their potential through a safety-first focus, quality academic and technical courses, a supportive and inclusive environment and work-based learning opportunities.
The Electrotechnology study program offers pathways to your career as an electrician or a specialist electrical trade. Your program contributes 6 units towards your HSC, and you may achieve the UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) The work placement component of your program includes 120 days experience with local employers, which the College organises for you.
Electrotechnology students also study the Industrial Technology– Electronics Technologies Preliminary Course as part of their Year 11 program.
Learn moreThis program is designed to give you insight into the construction/carpentry industry
The Construction study program offers pathways to the primary trades in the construction industry (with the exception of plumbing). Your program contributes 2 units towards your HSC and you may achieve a Statement of Attainment towards CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways.
The work placement component of your program includes 5 days experience with local employers, which the College organises for you.
Learn moreThis program is designed to prepare you for an apprenticeship in the automotive industry.
The Automotive study program offers pathways to your career as a motor mechanic, commercial vehicle mechanic or agricultural mechanic. Your program contributes 4 - 6 units towards your HSC and you may achieve the AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation, AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology . The work placement component of your program includes 130 days experience with local employers, which the College organises for you.
Learn moreThis program is designed to give you insight into the automotive industry.
The Automotive study program offers pathways to a career as a motor mechanic, commercial vehicle mechanic or agricultural mechanic. Your program contributes 2 units towards your HSC and you may achieve a Statement of Attainment towards AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
The work placement component of your program includes 5 days experience with local employers, which the College organises for you.
Learn moreThis program is designed to prepare you for an apprenticeship in the engineering industry.
The Engineering study program offers pathways to your career as a mechanical fitter/machinist or a fabrication tradesperson (traditionally referred to as boilermaking tradesperson) or specialist welders, sheet metal worker, in metals and manufacturing industries.
Your program contributes 4 units towards your HSC and you may achieve MEM10119 Certificate I in Engineering and a Statement of Attainment towards MEM20422 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways. The work placement component of your program includes 100 days experience with local employers, which the College organises for you.
Engineering students also study the Industrial Technology–Metals and Engineering Technologies Preliminary Course as part of their Year 11 program
Learn moreThis program is designed to give you insight into the engineering industry
The Engineering study program offers pathways to a career in engineering. Your program contributes 2 units towards your HSC and you may achieve a Statement of Attainment towards MEM10119 Certificate I in Engineering.
The work placement component of your program includes 5 days experience with local employers, which the College organises for you.
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