Regional manager Kym Williams said enrolments were the best they had been for many years and were continuing to grow.

He said electrical apprentices had doubled in the past three years, and automotive numbers had increased by 10 per cent per year.

Impressive new equipment and building upgrades were also contributing to the vibrant atmosphere on campus.

A $500,000 State Government injection has meant that welding and metal fabrication students are now using state-of-the-art fume extraction systems.

Meanwhile, equipment from Butler Mechanical has increased TAFE's ability to deliver diesel fitting.

The mining training area is also being upgraded at a cost of $200,000 and the $300,000 library redevelopment is in its final stages.

Also new on campus is the Theiss/Oxiana truck driving simulator, and Mr Williams said there were 135 students on the waiting list to participate in rigid dump truck training.

Twenty-four mining and engineering apprentices are also being trained in partnership with OneSteel Whyalla and the Australian Technical College.

New practise business firm Sports Biz Virtual Enterprise is another exciting venture on campus.

The virtual enterprise provides a connection with the market and the opportunity to trade with other virtual enterprises throughout Australia.

Port Augusta TAFE is also offering a certificate III in commercial cooking for the first time this year.

In the area of community service and health, programs will now be taught and delivered locally.

Mr Williams said enrolments were also constantly growing at the Aboriginal Access Centre.

"The Aboriginal Access Centre is being delivered in a new way in line with current thinking," he said.

"The delivery encourages participants to make a successful transition to mainstream placings.