The Victorian Renewable Energy TAFE Centre of Excellence, primarily located at the Gippsland Morwell campus, will develop and deliver training in renewable energy technologies including smart grids and networks, and home electrification services.
The Centre will be responsible for delivering key training initiatives including:
- Gender-inclusive training that better replicates modern construction practices.
- Qualifications to work in the Energy Supply Industry, specialising in electricity network infrastructure.
- Advanced digital training and virtual reality technology to simulate real-life situations in renewable energy working environments.
- Digitally enabled classrooms, a research and innovation lab and industry-responsive training programs.
- Large-scale renewable energy simulators to provide hands-on learning opportunities.
This ground braking program is a joint investment of $50 million, delivered through the National Skills Agreement (NSA), will establish a Renewable Energy TAFE Centre of Excellence to support Australia’s transition to Net Zero by delivering a skilled workforce for the future.