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R32 – It is flammable and you need training – May 7 ARC Tick
R32 refrigerant is a low global warming potential (GWP) alternative to R410A commonly used in new air conditioning systems. Globally, small air conditioning systems are rapidly transitioning from R410A to R32. In 2019, R32 systems (small, pre-charged) made up 71...
NEW FUNDS FOR APPRENTICES ANNOUNCED
Apprenticeship boost for Australians
Another Electrical Graduate Launched from STC!
Here we have a 'Future Sparkie', Leandro who just completed his Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and is working in the industry. All the effort has paid off! If you would like to learn #SkillsThatActuallyMatter don't hesitate in contacting us...
Upskilling the RAC workforce – STC leads on Natural/Flammable Refrigerants
CNN reports that Electrotechnology workers will need the ability to work with natural refrigerants. The federal government has set a target to reduce HFC emissions by 85 per cent by 2036. Skill development across the Electrotechnology workforce will be needed to...
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....
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...
Almost Full – International students last chance in February! Cert III Electrotechnology Electrician
Superior Training Centre has only 3 places left in their February intake for international students in Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician. Get in touch asap and do not miss out. info@stc.nsw.edu.au
Apprenticeship Success at STC
Success in UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician This is how it is done! Amar has completed his apprenticeship training journey in UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology at Superior Training Centre. Congrats Amar and good luck with starting...
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...
R32 – It is flammable and you need training – February 19! ARC Tick
A refrigerant handling licence is required when using R32 refrigerant, and a refrigerant trading authorisation is required to acquire, possess and dispose/sell it.