LG Gives a donation to SAY YES TO THE TRADES DAY

LG Air Conditioning has generously given two air conditioning units as a door prize for a lucky school on June 26, at Canterbury Leagues Club. The Say Yes To The Trades Day is to open employers to students and parents to understand more about choosing a trade career...

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STC – Finalist in Education and Training Award ARBS

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Building Services (ARBS) is Australia’s only dedicated HVAC&R and building services trade exhibition supporting the built environment. Coming up to 24 years and 12 exhibitions ARBS has grown in size and stature to become one...

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Beijer Ref Academy with STC

      STC Trainer Peter McQueen(second from right) with Beijer Ref / Kirby staff and  scholarship students           From CCN 230422           Ten fourth year apprentices have participated in the first...

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STC Sponsors AIRAH Sustainability Award

Steve Smith presents the Excellence in Sustainability Award at the AIRAH Awards AIRAH has announced the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2021 at a black-tie gala event in Sydney. Leading figures from Australia’s HVAC&R building services industry took a long-awaited...

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Employment Snapshot of Electricians

Employment Snapshot169,000 in 2020 Growth to 187,400 in 2025Strong Future DemandSize: This is a very large occupation.Location: Electricians work in many regions of Australia.Industries: Most work in Construction; Manufacturing; and...

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New apprentice wage subsidy to encourage completion

The federal government has today announced an extension to the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements (BAC) program, designed to encourage apprentices and trainees to complete their training.The new initiative – the Completing Apprenticeship Commencements (CAC) program...

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New Skills Forecast – renewables and low GWP Refrigerants

The new 2020 Skills Forecast for Electrotechnology has been released with focus on climate change - 60,000 new jobs in renewable energy are estimated to be created - Solar and transitioning to more energy-efficient low GWP natural refrigerants in air conditioning....

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STC in Climate Control News Magazine

Superior Training Centre is gaining industry profile - STC's is pushing to have HVAC industry-wide training and assessment materials led be ex-Head of HVAC at TAFE Steve Smith. Also a 4-page report on flammable refrigerants and the need for training. STC has a...

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Flammable Refrigerant Debate News

The training and licencing debate heats up for flammable refrigerants in air-conditioning - @sandrarossi at CCN reports on the divides in Australian regulation that allow the deployment of flammable refrigerants without accredited training. Safety of workers and...

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