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Training and workforce development

Growing Victoria’s clean energy workforce.

We are investing $11 million to deliver a comprehensive training and workforce development package.

Learn more about how you can upskill with free and low-cost training to help grow Victoria’s clean energy workforce.

Growing Victoria’s Clean Energy Workforce Industry Webinar

Register to hear how people working in the industry and others wanting to join can upskill with free and low-cost training to accelerate Victoria's transition to a clean and efficient energy future.
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Solar apprenticeships for women

These apprenticeships are aimed at recruiting more women to take the first steps in a fulfilling and rewarding career in the solar and renewable energy sector.
Training and development

Supporting women in solar

We are committed to attracting more women to take the first steps in a fulfilling and rewarding career in the solar and renewable energy sectors – and supporting them in their journey.
Training and development

Working safely in solar

Together we are creating a safer solar industry through fully funded, specialised training.
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Licensed electrical inspector training

This new training will encourage more qualified electricians to become licensed electrical inspectors (LEIs) while building skills and capability in solar for existing inspectors.

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Upskilling for electricians and engineers

Electricians and electrical engineers up-skilling to design and install solar PV and battery systems will help meet growth in the solar and renewable energy sector.
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Upskilling for plumbers

Upskilling plumbers and fourth-year apprentices to design and/or install heat pumps and solar hot water systems will help meet growth in the solar and renewable energy sector.
Training and development

Mental health first aid training

Free training to help people working in our programs maintain good mental health, in their personal life and at work.
Training and development

Leadership essentials for supervisors

Free training for site supervisors to embrace a high-performance mindset, have greater impact on team performance, and increase onsite safety standards across our programs.
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Business advice and support

As part of our commitment to developing the solar industry, we’ve partnered with experienced business consultants Aerium to provide mentoring to retailers and installers participating in our programs.
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Licensed electrical inspectors mentoring pilot

We have engaged NECA Victoria to upskill and support licensed electrical inspectors with onsite support, while also ensuring inspections under our programs are completed to the highest standard.

Reviewed 01 July 2022

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