The Sunshine Coast Technical Trade Training Centre (SCTTTC) was established in 2010 to create clear and purposeful pathways for senior students aspiring to enter trade and technical industries. Conveniently located behind Caloundra State High School, the Centre was strategically built at the southern end of the Sunshine Coast to support the region's rapid growth and strong demand for skilled tradespeople.
Since opening in 2011 with students from four founding partner schools, Beerwah State High School, Caloundra State High School, Kawana Waters State College, and Meridan State College, SCTTTC has grown significantly. Today, we proudly welcome students from more than 46 secondary schools, both state and private, across the Sunshine Coast region from Beerwah to Noosa.
At SCTTTC, we offer specialised trade and technical training programs for students in Years 11 and 12, providing a direct pathway to employment, apprenticeships, or further study. Our programs combine hands-on, practical training with essential employability skills, delivered in partnership with industry-leading Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
Students attend SCTTTC one day per week to complete nationally recognised certificate courses while continuing their senior studies at their base school. Each student's learning journey is guided by their Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan, combining school, technical training, and workplace experience to support personal goals and career ambitions.
Our training environment mirrors real industry settings, ensuring that every student develops the confidence, safety awareness, and professionalism expected in the workplace. Through strong links with local employers, industry mentors, and community partners, SCTTTC students gain valuable on-the-job experience and a competitive edge in the workforce.
We are proud to deliver high-quality, outcomes-focused education that consistently produces capable, employable, and industry-ready graduates. SCTTTC has built a strong reputation across the Sunshine Coast and beyond as a trusted provider of trade training excellence.