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Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and the Trades

Engineering education provides the theoretical foundations needed to design, analyse and develop complex technical...
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Changing Perceptions: Why More Young Australians Should Consider a Trade

For generations, university has often been presented as the natural next step after high school. However, as...
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Why Hands-On Training Still Matters in a Digital World

As digital technology continues to reshape education, practical experience remains one of the most important...
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Low GWP Refrigerant Training Goes Nationwide with Superior Training Centre

As Australia's HVACR industry continues its transition towards refrigerants with lower environmental impact, Superior...
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Overseas Trade Experience? Understanding the ATCS Pathway to Australian Qualifications

For qualified tradespeople who have gained their skills overseas, obtaining an Australian trade qualification can be...
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A Different Way to Learn: STC Introduces Evening Electrotechnology Classes for 2027

Superior Training Centre is introducing a new evening training option for Electrotechnology students from February...
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Why plumbing? Superior Training Centre expands its trade training offering

Superior Training Centre is expanding its vocational training offering with the introduction of CPC32420 Certificate...
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Your Future in Plumbing Starts Here! New Course Launching 11 November

A new trade. New opportunities. A new chapter at Superior Training Centre. We're excited to announce that Superior...
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Apprenticeships Aren’t Just for School Leavers

When people think of apprenticeships, they often picture someone finishing Year 10 or Year 12 and moving straight into...
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Think You’ve Missed Your Chance to Start a Trade?

For many people, starting a trade feels like something that has to happen straight after school. But that is not the...
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Have a Game Plan for Life: Bryan Fletcher Joins Say Yes to the Trades

For thousands of young Australians, sport is a major part of life. Training, competing and dreaming of playing...
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Is the Solar Boom Over—or Is It Evolving?

Australia’s rooftop solar industry has experienced extraordinary growth, but recent figures show that the pace of new...
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New at STC: Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing

Superior Training Centre is expanding its fire safety training with the introduction of the CPP20521 Certificate II in...
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A New Trade Is Coming to STC: Certificate III in Carpentry

Superior Training Centre is excited to announce the upcoming introduction of the CPC30220 Certificate III in...
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Say Yes to the Trades 2026: Building the Next Generation of Tradies

In collaboration with the Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce, and with the support of industry and community...
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Blended Training vs Face-to-Face Training: Which One Is Right for You?

There is no single way to learn a trade. Some students are confident studying online, managing their own time and...
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Supporting Performance On and Off the Track

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Connecting Students With Real Trade Career Opportunities

Students attending the Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce Youth Expo 2026 had the opportunity to engage directly...
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STC at ARBS 2026: Training, Innovation & The Future of HVACR

ARBS 2026 once again proved why it is Australia’s leading HVAC&R and building services exhibition, bringing...
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Why More Trade Students Are Choosing Private Training Providers

For years, trade training followed a simple formula: wait for the next intake, join a large class, and try to keep up...
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Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and the Trades

Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and the Trades

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Changing Perceptions: Why More Young Australians Should Consider a Trade

Changing Perceptions: Why More Young Australians Should Consider a Trade

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Why Hands-On Training Still Matters in a Digital World

Why Hands-On Training Still Matters in a Digital World

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Low GWP Refrigerant Training Goes Nationwide with Superior Training Centre

Low GWP Refrigerant Training Goes Nationwide with Superior Training Centre

Overseas Trade Experience? Understanding the ATCS Pathway to Australian Qualifications

Overseas Trade Experience? Understanding the ATCS Pathway to Australian Qualifications

A Different Way to Learn: STC Introduces Evening Electrotechnology Classes for 2027

A Different Way to Learn: STC Introduces Evening Electrotechnology Classes for 2027

Why plumbing? Superior Training Centre expands its trade training offering

Why plumbing? Superior Training Centre expands its trade training offering

Your Future in Plumbing Starts Here! New Course Launching 11 November

Your Future in Plumbing Starts Here! New Course Launching 11 November

Apprenticeships Aren’t Just for School Leavers

Apprenticeships Aren’t Just for School Leavers

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Think You’ve Missed Your Chance to Start a Trade?

Think You’ve Missed Your Chance to Start a Trade?

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Have a Game Plan for Life: Bryan Fletcher Joins Say Yes to the Trades

Have a Game Plan for Life: Bryan Fletcher Joins Say Yes to the Trades

Is the Solar Boom Over—or Is It Evolving?

Is the Solar Boom Over—or Is It Evolving?

New at STC: Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing

New at STC: Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing

A New Trade Is Coming to STC: Certificate III in Carpentry

A New Trade Is Coming to STC: Certificate III in Carpentry

Say Yes to the Trades 2026: Building the Next Generation of Tradies

Say Yes to the Trades 2026: Building the Next Generation of Tradies

Blended Training vs Face-to-Face Training: Which One Is Right for You?

Blended Training vs Face-to-Face Training: Which One Is Right for You?

Supporting Performance On and Off the Track

Supporting Performance On and Off the Track

Connecting Students With Real Trade Career Opportunities

Connecting Students With Real Trade Career Opportunities

STC at ARBS 2026: Training, Innovation & The Future of HVACR

STC at ARBS 2026: Training, Innovation & The Future of HVACR

Why More Trade Students Are Choosing Private Training Providers

Why More Trade Students Are Choosing Private Training Providers

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Supporting International Students into Trade Careers in Australia

Supporting International Students into Trade Careers in Australia

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RPL for Electricians: What You Need to Know Before You Apply

RPL for Electricians: What You Need to Know Before You Apply

Superior Training Centre Returns to ARBS 2026: Training the Future of HVACR

Superior Training Centre Returns to ARBS 2026: Training the Future of HVACR

STC Named Finalist for ARBS 2026 Education & Training Excellence Award

STC Named Finalist for ARBS 2026 Education & Training Excellence Award

Expanding Global Pathways for Vietnam: STC Partners with AVTIP

Expanding Global Pathways for Vietnam: STC Partners with AVTIP

We’re hosting Low GWP Refrigerant Information Sessions at Reece Branches

We’re hosting Low GWP Refrigerant Information Sessions at Reece Branches

Common Mistakes First-Year Apprentices Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Common Mistakes First-Year Apprentices Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Additional Units Required for Supervisor Certificate in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Additional Units Required for Supervisor Certificate in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Industry Leaders Support Future Electrical Apprentices

Industry Leaders Support Future Electrical Apprentices

Disconnect-Reconnect: Which Area Should You Do?

Disconnect-Reconnect: Which Area Should You Do?

Become a Sparky or Fridgie with our Blended Delivery mode

Become a Sparky or Fridgie with our Blended Delivery mode

Superior Training Centre Named RTO of the Year Finalist at the 2026 Australian VET Conference Award

Superior Training Centre Named RTO of the Year Finalist at the 2026 Australian VET Conference Award

Early Bird Promo: Save $300 on our weekend Solar + Battery Training ⚡🌞

Early Bird Promo: Save $300 on our weekend Solar + Battery Training ⚡🌞

NSW Fire Safety Compliance Is Changing — And Training Will Matter More Than Ever

NSW Fire Safety Compliance Is Changing — And Training Will Matter More Than Ever

Training Quality, Safety and the RPL Risk: Why Electrotechnology Apprenticeships Must Be More Than a Certificate

Training Quality, Safety and the RPL Risk: Why Electrotechnology Apprenticeships Must Be More Than a Certificate

⚡ Step Into Western Sydney’s Most In-Demand Trade! Apprenticeships Now Open – Intake: 19/03/26

⚡ Step Into Western Sydney’s Most In-Demand Trade! Apprenticeships Now Open – Intake: 19/03/26

Celebrating Excellence at the 2025 Student of the Year Awards

Celebrating Excellence at the 2025 Student of the Year Awards

Fire Inspections Are More Important Than Ever – Here’s How Technicians Can Stay Ahead

Fire Inspections Are More Important Than Ever – Here’s How Technicians Can Stay Ahead

Test & Tag Training Returns – Upskill in Just One Day

Test & Tag Training Returns – Upskill in Just One Day

Future Tradies: Why High School is the Perfect Time to Explore a Career in the Trades

Future Tradies: Why High School is the Perfect Time to Explore a Career in the Trades

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Staying Ahead of the Curve: How ATMOsphere Australia 2025 Reinforced Our Role in the Natural Refrigerants Revolution

Staying Ahead of the Curve: How ATMOsphere Australia 2025 Reinforced Our Role in the Natural Refrigerants Revolution

Powering Progress in Western Sydney: Why Mt. Druitt is the Future of Trade Training

Powering Progress in Western Sydney: Why Mt. Druitt is the Future of Trade Training

The Role of Batteries in Solar Systems and Why Proper Training Matters

The Role of Batteries in Solar Systems and Why Proper Training Matters

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Superior Training Centre Proudly Sponsors REFCON 25

Superior Training Centre Proudly Sponsors REFCON 25

Elevate Your HVAC Career with a Certificate II in Split Air-conditioning and Heat Pump Systems

Elevate Your HVAC Career with a Certificate II in Split Air-conditioning and Heat Pump Systems

Master the Disconnect & Reconnect Process with Superior Training Centre & TOBIN

Master the Disconnect & Reconnect Process with Superior Training Centre & TOBIN

Don Bosco One TVET and STC Australia Visit

Don Bosco One TVET and STC Australia Visit

Unlocking Boundless Opportunities: Dual Trade as an HVAC Technician and Electrician

Unlocking Boundless Opportunities: Dual Trade as an HVAC Technician and Electrician

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2024 Year in Review with Beijer Ref Academy

2024 Year in Review with Beijer Ref Academy

Media Release: Mt Druitt Campus

Media Release: Mt Druitt Campus

Low GWP and Flammable Refrigerants 2025 Training Roadshow

Low GWP and Flammable Refrigerants 2025 Training Roadshow

Say Yes To The Trades III is on!

Say Yes To The Trades III is on!

STC and MyGateway deliver a taster course to Schools

STC and MyGateway deliver a taster course to Schools

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Superior Training Centre and Beijer Ref Academy win CO2 Training Award at ARBS

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Clean Energy Apprenticeship Updates

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STC part of AUSTRADE Delegation to the Philippines

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Ruby’s Journey as an Electrical Apprentice

STC Official Opening L1 8 Oxford Rd Campus

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NCI Starts First Group of Apprenticeships with STC

STC Apprentice – nominated for Young Achiever Award

Beijer Ref and STC Roll out Low GWP Refrigerant Training in Brisbane

STC Nominated in Industry Awards for Training in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration – ARBS

Training the industry in CO2 Refrigerant

STC Recognised for developing National Assessment project in HVAC&R

STC with Mitsubishi and AIRAH Deliver CO2 Refrigerant Training

Superior Training Centre’s Impact at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

Superior Training Centre’s Impact at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

STC On The Move

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Plea for More Electrical Apprentices

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NSW Government and FPA recognise new Fire and Smoke Control Course at STC

Why being a tradie might be a better option than uni

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Bulldogs Pre-Apprentice Program at STC

Why women are getting on the tools

Canterbury Boys High School Start Training at STC

NEW! Fire Control and Smoke Control Course

Next Generation Tradies – Employer event with STC

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CBCC Youth Expo 2023

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Next Generation Tradies – Event at Campbelltown

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STC presenting at Future Cities Campbelltown

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All Saints Catholic College at STC

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JSA Investigates Clean Energy Workforce

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Trade Pathways for Experienced Workers Program

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NEW INCENTIVES FOR CLEAN ENERGY APPRENTICES

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New Energy Apprentice Support Payment

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Can I transfer my Electrician’s License from overseas?

Renzo Munster STC Student of the Year at AIRAH Awards

SAY YES TO THE TRADES II – November 9, 5pm – 8pm Campbelltown Civic Centre

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Electrify 2515 – Decarbonising a suburb

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STC Student nominated for Student of the Year – AIRAH

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Solar Course Starts Soon -First step to your CEC Accreditation

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My Gateway visits STC

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Federal Government commits $1 Billion to clean energy apprenticeships

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STC meets Jihad Dib MP and Chris Minns MP at CBCC

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Electricians in the Top 10 Skills in Demand

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STC at ARBS2022

Electrifying a Suburb – Electrify2515

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STC – Bulldogs Pre Apprenticeship Program Kicks Off!

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Winners of the LG Air conditioners prize – Say Yes To The Trades Day STC

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LG Gives a donation to SAY YES TO THE TRADES DAY

SAY YES TO THE TRADES DAY JUNE 26

STC – Finalist in Education and Training Award ARBS

STC and Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs partner for trades training promotions

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Apprentice subsidy – extended by 3 months

Beijer Ref Academy with STC

ELECTRIFY EVERYTHING! A blueprint for decarbonising Australia – Radio National Big Ideas

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STC Flammable refrigerant training in NZ – on Climate Control News

Call for Apprentices Subsidies end 31 March 2022

Clean Energy Council – STC

STC Sponsors AIRAH Sustainability Award

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Demand for RAC skills to rise, says STC

Upskilling a new generation of technicians at STC

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STC named as an Education Panel Provider in Western Parkland City – NETM

STC Director recognised at Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner

STC Needs Trainers – apply now

Solar Course – Design and Install Starting October 27

Electrify Everything, Create a ‘Tradie’ Boom, and Save the Planet

Employment Snapshot of Electricians

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New apprentice wage subsidy to encourage completion

New solar panel installation requirements – Solar installation courses at STC

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NEW! UEE40611 – Certificate IV in Electrotechnology – Systems Electrician

STC still operational through COVID-19 Lockdowns

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Course in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning – Minimum Australian Context Gap – Starting September!

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STC Gains Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Min Australian Context Gap Training NAT 10878

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R32 – It is flammable and you need training – May 7 ARC Tick

NEW FUNDS FOR APPRENTICES ANNOUNCED

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Another Electrical Graduate Launched from STC!

Upskilling the RAC workforce – STC leads on Natural/Flammable Refrigerants

New Skills Forecast – renewables and low GWP Refrigerants

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STC in Climate Control News Magazine

Almost Full – International students last chance in February! Cert III Electrotechnology Electrician

Apprenticeship Success at STC

Flammable Refrigerant Debate News

R32 – It is flammable and you need training – February 19! ARC Tick

RPL for Air Conditioning Technicians

SOLAR Installation Training Feb 2021

Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship with ElectroGroup

Trades for Future Employment

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Open letter to industry to build training for RAC

Capstone Success – Electricians from UK and Ireland get your qualification recognised!

Electrician Capstone Course – Testimonial Paul Evans

10809NAT – Course in Electrician – Minimum Australian Context Gap

STC leadership in HVACR Education – Steve Smith

Woolworths Endorses STC Flammable Refrigerant Training

Trades training for international students – video

Training and Jobs for NSW – Premier Gladys Berejiklian meets STC

Checklist for Transition to R32 – must read

DELTEC Recommends STC

Flammable Refrigerants Training Course (A2/A2L) November 29 – Online Delivery

“WE WOULD RECOMMEND STC”

International Student Prices 2021 – Specials

Disconnect/Reconnect Short Course – enrol now for December 4 & 5

STC now has Gap Training for Overseas Electricians Minimum Australian Context Gap (MACG)

Its Raining Specials for International Students

Solar Training Upgrade for Licensed Electricians

STC Training Grosvenor Engineering Staff

SUPERIOR TRAINING SIGNS UP TO DELIVER COURSES IN HVACR & ELECTRICAL Minimum Australian Context Gap (MACG)

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Steve Smith Joins STC

Superior Training Centre – Flammable Refrigerant Handling Training

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