Training and workforce development

Fully funded training for plumbers, electricians and other workers to support Victoria’s transition to renewable energy and help households save on their energy bills.

Accredited and non-accredited training for electricians and fourth-year apprentices in electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Accredited training for electricians, gasfitters, plumbers and fourth-year apprentices to install reverse cycle air conditioners and help households save on their energy bills.

Training and events for plumbers and fourth-year plumbing apprentices to understand energy efficiency requirements, and design and install heat pump hot water systems.

Fully funded on-site and online technical mentoring with free webinars for electrical workers.

Online learning to grow workforce skills and help Victorians go more electric and save on their energy bills.

Installers need to complete this safety training before registering with us and completing any installations under our program.

Plumbers wishing to register with the Solar Homes Program must complete appropriate training in the design and installation of heat pump hot water systems.

The Notice to Market sets out the mandatory requirements and recommendations for retailers and installers to participate in the Solar Homes and Solar for Apartments programs.

Use this guidance to help keep workers and customers safe and put industry leading standards into practice.

Solar and battery inverters in Victoria and all Eastern Australia must be installed with AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 Australia A settings.

Installers can use this guidance to advance their understanding of compliance standards.

Guidance for hot water installers to help ensure systems installed are safe and meet relevant regulations, codes, and standards.

Helping the solar industry to understand and meet the requirements of the new emergency backstop.

Access training resources we funded to support industry to develop and upskill in clean energy and electrification.