2027 Apprenticeship Intake – Metro Adelaide & Northern Suburbs

Looking to start a hands-on career in a skilled trade with solid long-term opportunities? We partner with leading manufacturing hosts across metro Adelaide and the northern suburbs to offer high-quality Mechanical Engineering, Fabrication & Electrical Apprenticeships.

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Australia is facing major skills shortages in metal engineering trades like welding, fitting, and machining, making now the perfect time to start an apprenticeship. With strong job security, hands-on training, and long-term career opportunities, an apprenticeship with the Apprentice & Trainee Centre sets you up for success in a high-demand industry.

Apprenticeship Pathways

Fabrication Trades Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Career outcomes include

- Boilermaker
- Welder
- Sheet Metal Worker

Mechanical Trades

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

Career outcomes include

- Mechanical Fitter
- Fitter & Turner
- Toolmaker

Electrotechnology

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Career outcomes include

- Industrial Electrician
- Instrumentation & Automation Technician

Please note: Electrical apprenticeships are offered exclusively within industrial and manufacturing environments.

Who Should Apply?

- School leavers or students interested in apprenticeships
- Job seekers looking for practical, hands-on careers
- Career changers wanting to enter a secure and growing industry

What You’ll Gain:

- A nationally recognised trade qualification
- Paid, full-time apprenticeship opportunities
- On-the-job training with leading employers




- Ongoing mentoring & support throughout your apprenticeship
- All safety training & protective equipment provided

What We’re Looking For:

- A genuine interest in mechanical, fabrication engineering or electrical trades
- A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Good problem-solving and teamwork skills
- A commitment to completing a 3-4 year apprenticeship

Desirable:
- Certificate II (pre-apprenticeship) qualification
- Driver's licence

Apply Now

Start your trade career with dedicated support, structured training and access to some of South Australia's leading manufacturing employers.

To apply, please submit:

- Your resume (CV)
- A cover letter telling us about yourself and why you're interested in an apprenticeship

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete an aptitude assessment as part of the selection process.

About Australian Industry Group

We specialise in placing apprentices into supportive, well-established host companies within the manufacturing industry. Our hosts range from small specialist workshops through to global organisations, all committed to training the next generation of tradespeople. To learn more about us, please visit our website www.aigroupapprentices.com.au

Please note only shortlisted candidates that may match with a Host placement will be contacted.

Australian Industry Group believes in the strength of a diverse workforce. We welcome female applicants, those who identify as First Nations people, and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or are members of the LGBTQIA community to apply.

📌 2027 Apprenticeship Intake – Mechanical, Fabrication/Boilermaker, Electrical (Adelaide)
🏢 Australian Industry Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre
📍 Adelaide