Electrotechnology program celebrates first cohort
TWELVE secondary students from across Yorke Peninsula have celebrated the completion of the inaugural year of an electrotechnology program.
“I am pleased to share the success of the first year of the Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) program delivered on Yorke Peninsula through registered training organisation Equals International,” Central Yorke School assistant principal Luke Trenorden said.
“This has been an exciting and positive addition to our regional pathway offerings, and 2025 has seen the successful completion of our inaugural cohort.”
The 12 students — from Central Yorke, Ardrossan Area, Minlaton District, Kadina Memorial and Maitland Lutheran schools and Harvest Christian College, Kadina — completed the year-long VET qualification.
Training was delivered one day per week at the Central Yorke School, Maitland campus, the host site.
Students, families, staff, school representatives and training partners gathered for a graduation morning tea at CYS on Tuesday, November 18.
The electrotechnology course provided foundational electrical and safety skills, exposure to industry tools and practices, and prepared students for work or entry into apprenticeships.
It was part of the Defence Flexible Industry Pathways program, supporting students interested in both defence and broader electrotechnology careers.
“Interest in the course has grown significantly,” Mr Trenorden said.
“For 2026, we are anticipating around 26 enrolments — more than double this year’s cohort,” Mr Trenorden said.
“We also expect participation to expand to include students from additional Yorke Peninsula schools, strengthening access across the entire Yorke Peninsula Partnership for year 11 and 12 learners.”
Mr Trenorden also thanked key contributors to the success of the program’s first year, including YP pathways advisor Cherie Beech, Equals International project and trades manager Myles Jones and teacher/trainer Christiaan Loch.
“Of course, I also thank the students and schools across our partnership who embraced and supported this new opportunity,” he said.
Applications for the 2026 intake have closed; families interested in the 2027 program can speak with their school’s VET or pathways leader for more information.
