Avoid SFTC
Avoid flying at SFTC, in fact avoid training at Sydney all together. Try Perth or Adelaide if that's an option.
Sydney Flight Training have been laying off staff and downsizing its business and in will be moving out of the facilities it promotes on the website in a manner of weeks. It will be moving to Aeropace Aviation (which is in a tiny building; imagine two schools in it????) For months, SFTC, have had insufficient aircraft to meet students needs and students are being booked 2-3 weeks in advance for thier NEXT flight, with no garantee the aeroplane will be servicable for that flight. The instructors are great however, some of the best on the airport, just a pity the managment is not the same.
Where ever you go, just remember, you are the customer. Don't let yourself get bullied by some of these flying schools, as they will do it. Avoid paying money in advance, if you have no chioce, no more than $2-3k and enjoy your flight training. You have to get enjoyment out of what you do. The road is tough but the rewards are there if you are prepared to work for it.
If you want more info on SFTC, let me know.......