Alliance College | Adelaide Main Campus

Our Story Alliance College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 0137) and CRICOS-approved provider (CRICOS 01774A) founded in Adelaide in 1981. It operates under the oversight of the Australian Skills and Quality Authority (ASQA) and the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). The college proudly holds the distinction of being the first Nationally Accredited Hospitality School under the Australian Vocational Education and Training system in South Australia. With a mission to develop employability and launch study pathways, Alliance College serves both local and international students from dozens of countries. Its facilities include an on-site student café, a training kitchen, and a function centre, complemented by external placements across cafés, bars, fine-dining restaurants, wineries, and five-star hotels throughout Australia. Programs & Trainings 🎓 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology — A 78-week program (including 18 weeks holiday) covering service and repair of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components in light vehicles; includes 360 hours of approved industry placement. 🎓 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis — A 26-week advanced program focused on complex diagnostic tasks for engines, brakes, transmission, steering, and suspension; direct pathway to the Diploma of Automotive Technology. 🎓 Diploma of Automotive Technology — A 26-week program building on advanced diagnostic capabilities for the automotive retail, service, and repair industry. 🎓 Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology — International program focused on automotive electrical systems. 🎓 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery — Practical culinary qualification delivered in training kitchens with industry placement opportunities. 🎓 Certificate III in Patisserie — Specialist pastry and baking qualification offered under domestic, international, and VET in Schools streams. 🎓 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management — Supervisory kitchen operations and management qualification. 🎓 Diploma of Hospitality Management — Comprehensive hospitality operations qualification. 🎓 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management — Higher-level strategic and operational hospitality management program. 🎓 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) — Construction and building supervision qualification offered across domestic, fee-for-service, and international streams. 🎓 Diploma of Civil Construction Design — Civil construction design and drafting program. 🎓 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design — Advanced civil construction design qualification. 🎓 Dual Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design — Combined international pathway in civil construction design. 🎓 Certificate III in Business — Entry-level business administration and operations qualification. 🎓 Diploma of Business — Intermediate business management and operations program. 🎓 Advanced Diploma of Business — Advanced strategic business qualification. 🎓 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) — Postgraduate-level management and learning program. 🎓 ELICOS General English — Six sequential levels from Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, through Advanced, plus PTE Preparation. 🎓 VET in Schools — Certificate II in Cookery, Certificate II in Hospitality, Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology, and Certificate II in Construction Pathways. 🎓 SA Government Funded Skill Sets — Bread Baking for Pastry Cooks, Individual Support – Disability, and Individual Support – Home and Community (Ageing). 🎓 Short Courses — Barista, RSA, White Card, Hospitality Kickstart Program, Cocktail Skills, Coffee Skills, Food and Beverage Attendant Skills, and Food Safety Supervisor Skillset (FSS). 🎓 Apprenticeship / Traineeship Programs — Coming soon. Specialties 🎯 Vocational Education & Training (VET) under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) 🎯 Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis and Technology 🎯 Commercial Cookery and Patisserie 🎯 Hospitality and Kitchen Management 🎯 Building and Construction 🎯 Civil Construction Design 🎯 Business and Management 🎯 English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) 🎯 Short-course vocational skill sets and licensing Methods & Approach Training is delivered through classroom-based face-to-face instruction, workshop-based practical sessions, and self-directed study. Automotive students complete 360 hours of approved industry placement in real workplace environments. Hospitality students benefit from practical classes held in on-site training kitchens, a student café, and a function centre, supplemented by external placements in venues ranging from local cafés to five-star hotels and resorts. The college provides tutorial support under each qualification and offers ELICOS programs to strengthen academic English skills. Assessment methods include testing, projects, observations, and diagnostic practicals. Formal university articulation pathways are available through credit arrangements with local and interstate universities. Who It's For International students seeking CRICOS-registered vocational courses and English language pathways; domestic students including those eligible for South Australian government-funded training; school students participating in VET in Schools programs; individuals aged 16+ (Certificate III) or 17+ (Certificate IV) with satisfactory completion of Year 10 or equivalent; automotive technicians seeking advanced diagnostic qualifications; aspiring chefs, pastry cooks, and hospitality managers; construction and building professionals; individuals requiring language support or tutorial assistance; and career-changers seeking short-course certifications such as RSA, White Card, or Barista skills. Facilities & Practical Info Two centrally located campuses accessible by bus, tram, train, and public transportation: Adelaide Main Campus (Level 2, 97 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000) and Sydney Campus (Suite 2, Level 4/187 Thomas St, Haymarket NSW 2000). Multiple intakes per year (January, April, July, October for many programs). Automotive programs require students to have a personal computer with internet, Microsoft Office, microphone/camera, Zoom, and a full automotive uniform. English entry requirements are typically IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (PTE 50, CAE 169, OET B), with RPL and credit transfer available. Location Address: Level 2, 97 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia Hours: See website for schedule The "+" ✅ The first nationally accredited hospitality school under the Australian VET system in South Australia, founded in 1981 ✅ Real-world industry placements from cafés and wineries to five-star hotels and automotive workplaces ✅ On-site training facilities including a student café, commercial training kitchen, and function centre ✅ Formal university articulation pathways that save time and money toward a bachelor's degree ✅ Dedicated career services and job-search support for graduates ✅ Eligible domestic students can access South Australian government-funded subsidies