Imperial College of Trades

Imperial College of Trades (ICT) is proud of being the first private institute to deliver nationally recognized horticulture courses for international students in Adelaide, South Australia. ICT offers most innovative courses to help students achieve their career goals while serving the communities in Australia and beyond. As the motto suggests, Imperial College of trades is committed to provide world class teaching leading to ?better skills brighter future? for its students. As an Institute, we are experienced enough to provide students with the state of the art learning facilities, including our highly experienced training and student support staff, to make the student?s study period in Adelaide an enjoyable experience.

ICT is a Registered Training Organisation and meets administrative, delivery, staffing, facility, marketing, financial, quality assurance and assessment standards agreed to by the Federal, State and Territory Governments in Australia. The State Government registering authority monitors and subjects us to regular external audits to verify adherence to these standards.

Career prospects
South Australia has particular advantage for horticulture students, as the Adelaide plains offer a diverse range of training environment, which includes high density protected farming and a range of field crops using latest technology. The skills and knowledge gained from these courses are in high demand in the horticultural industry.

Other courses
ICT delivers Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to domestic students.

Better Learning Environment
ICT has highly qualified and experienced trainers along with modern training facilities, thereby providing world-class learning opportunities to its students. The staff at ICT is highly motivated and works actively and effectively towards providing exceptional support to its students in achieving their optimum potential.

We ensure that while the students are at ICT, their stay is both educational and enjoyable. Our staff extends every possible support to the international students to make their transition to the new environment a smooth and comfortable one.

Imperial Students Club (ISC)
The students enrolled with ICT automatically becomes members of ISC. The club provides a platform to the students to participate in and develop professional and leadership qualities by honing their skills through frequent training/information sessions, debates, cultural shows and competitions. The club also celebrates important international, national and cultural events.

CAMPUS AND FACLITIES
Campus location: ICT is located at 1/58 Sheriff Street, Underdale, South Australia, 5032. It is well connected by road and the bus service is at 15 minute intervals. The nearest bus stop is stand No 11 which is on Ashley Street and is 5 minutes walk to the college campus. In addition, ICT has over 20 car parking spaces, available on first come first serve basis. The classrooms for training and demonstration, two computer labs, practical training and assessment facility and administration office of ICT are at this location.

Classrooms and computer labs:  : ICT has well equipped classrooms and two computer labs having the latest teaching aids and equipments, offering unlimited and free internet access, small group study room, library and demonstration room etc. The indoor area has the cooling and heating equipment installed.
Other facilities: Further, ICT provides to its students and staff a spacious recreational area, with limited indoor games and recreational facilities, and a small kitchenette with clean drinking water, adequate cooking facilities and dining area.

Practical Training and Assessment: The practical training and assessment is conducted at various other locations away from main campus depending upon the competency unit and tasks to be taught/ assessed. The Director Academic decides the location and the students are informed by their trainers well in advance. ICT organizes transport for students to and from the practical training and assessment sites horticulture/ nursery training facilities.