For many people, starting a trade feels like something that has to happen straight after school. But that is not the only pathway.
People change careers for all kinds of reasons. Some want better long-term opportunities, some want more practical work, and others simply realise that the career they chose years ago is no longer the right fit. Whatever the reason, starting later does not mean you have missed your chance.
At Superior Training Centre, our face-to-face training is open to students with no previous industry experience, and there is no age limit to beginning your training.
You also do not necessarily need to leave your current job and start an apprenticeship immediately.
For students who want to begin training but are not ready to change their employment arrangements, a fee-for-service pathway can allow you to start studying while continuing in your current role. This can be a practical option for people with existing work, family or financial commitments who want to begin moving towards a new career without making every change at once.
An apprenticeship remains an excellent pathway for those who want to combine employment with structured training, but it is not the only way to take the first step.
Our upcoming face-to-face intake includes training in electrical and air conditioning and refrigeration, giving new students the opportunity to begin developing the practical skills and technical knowledge used across these industries.
If you have been thinking about a trade but have been telling yourself you are too old, too inexperienced or simply starting too late, it may be worth reconsidering.
A career change does not need to happen overnight. Sometimes it simply starts with deciding to learn something new.
