Fabrication Training Excellence Recognised

ATEC is proud to announce that we have been awarded the 2025 Training and Education Organisation Award at the Weld Australia Welding Excellence Awards, held in November at the Adelaide Pavilion. This prestigious recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality training and creating strong employment pathways for South Australians entering the engineering and fabrication industries.

Celebrating ATEC’s Training Excellence

Winning this award reinforces ATEC’s mission to provide exceptional, industry-focused education that meets the needs of today’s employers. Our Engineering and Fabrication programs are designed to equip students with the skills, confidence, and real-world experience necessary to excel in the workforce.

ATEC apprentices and students benefit from:

• Hands-on training delivered by experienced tradespeople in purpose-built facilities
• Industry-aligned skills development informed by current technologies and employer needs
• Dedicated support services that ensure each student progresses confidently through their training
• Pathways into secure employment are supported by our strong network of host employers

Employment and Apprenticeship Opportunities

As a Group Training Organisation, ATEC not only trains apprentices, but we also employ them. Our apprentices are placed with trusted host employers across South Australia, giving them consistent on-the-job experience while ATEC provides care, support and oversight of their training progression.

We work closely with businesses across engineering, mechanical, fabrication, electrical, carpentry and more to meet workforce needs while ensuring apprentices receive quality placements and ongoing mentorship. This award is a testament to our strong industry partnerships and the high standards our apprentices uphold in the workplace.

To apply for an apprenticeship, click here: atec.asn.au/employment/current-vacancies

To become a host employer, click here: atec.asn.au/host-employers/registration-of-interest-for-host-employers

Welding Short Courses and Pathways for All Skill Levels

In addition to apprenticeships, ATEC offers a range of short courses for people looking to upskill, enter the industry or gain practical welding experience. Our popular Thursday Night Welding Classes run throughout the year and provide hands-on training in a supportive environment, perfect for beginners or those wanting to refine their skills.

The next class intake runs from 12 February to 5 March 2026.

Enrol now to secure your place: atec.asn.au/courses/engineering-fabrication-and-welding-mechanical-production