Industry Pathways Program

Industry Pathways Program

The Industry Pathways Program (IPP) is a pilot program and an initiative of ETSA Utilities, in conjunction with secondary and tertiary education providers, to engage secondary students in electrotechnology related apprenticeship training pathways.

This initiative is a part of the Industry Skills Program that is a key component of the Department of Education and Children's Services' (DECS) contribution to the State Government’s School to Work Strategy.

The program will integrate Trade Schools for the Future (TSftF) and Trade Training Centres in schools, TAFE SA campuses and ETSA Utilities Training Centres though the creation of a TSftF ten year plan for each educational region.

For the purpose of offering this IPP to key secondary schools, ETSA Utilities has also developed a Taster Program relating to the electrotechnology industry. This has been designed as part of the partnership between DECS, TAFE SA, the Electrotechnology & Water Skills Board and ETSA Utilities.

The Taster Program has already been conducted with three schools – Seaton, Henley and Lefevre High Schools, comprising:

  • ETSA Utilities career oriented demonstrations at the schools
  • A full day practical workshop at ETSA Utilities Training Centre at Angle Park
  • A full day practical workshop at TAFE SA

It is anticipated that this IPP and the Taster Program will be further developed and possibly expanded to other centres (for example the ETSA Utilities Davenport Training Centre) in 2010.

For further information contact 08 8348 8060 or email