Construction heating up at NASC

Northern Adelaide Senior College construction VET trainer Ovidiu Stoici says that Certificate II Construction students can expect to learn everything needed to construct a home from bricklaying to carpentry.

And it all counts towards an apprenticeship.

“Long story short it’s the first step into getting an apprenticeship,” says Ovidiu.

“We get to see where their skills are at, and we get a lot of employers who look here first when they’re looking to hire.

“Anyone who stands out in the group, we recommend them, and they return to us at a Cert III level.”

The course attracts students that like to get their hands dirty, sling jokes and have fun.

“Originally, I wanted to be a chef but because of COVID I changed it to becoming a concreter,” says Dennis, Northern Adelaide Senior College student completing his Certificate II in Construction.

“I went for this course at NASC because it has led to bricklaying, tiling and carpentry which I’m alright with.”

“Today, we’re learning how to put out a fire using pressurised water to put it out,” says fellow student Sophia who’s hoping that what she learns at NASC will benefit her in the army.

“Construction is very interesting to me and I just have a passion for it.”

“NASC is not like a typical high school. They’re more laid back because it’s an adult school and they treat us like adults,” remarks Dennis.

“They don’t pressure us because the onus is on you to do your work. It lets us focus and become more responsible.”

Northern Adelaide Senior College hosts Principal Tours every first Friday of the month from 11am. Call NASC on (08) 7285 1600 to find out more.