This free training will equip registered and licensed plumbers and fourth-year plumbing apprentices in Victoria to understand energy efficiency requirements, and design and install energy efficient hot water system heat pumps.
It supports the Victorian Government’s climate action ambitions. These include reducing carbon emissions, phasing out natural gas connections, and transitioning to home electrification. This training also supports industry to meet new 7 star energy efficiency building standards.
With this training, licensed and registered plumbers and fourth-year plumbing apprentices can help Victorians electrify their home, save on energy bills and tackle climate change by upgrading to a hot water system that uses less energy.
Water heating is a major source of household energy use in Australia, after heating and cooling and appliances (see Your Home).
This training is funded by Solar Victoria and delivered by the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) online and across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria in a variety of formats.
Check if you are eligible
This training is open to:
- registered and licensed plumbers in Victoria
- fourth-year plumbing apprentices in Victoria.
You do not need to be an authorised installer in the Solar Homes Program to do this training free of charge.
Online training and webinars
PICAC recommends you complete the online modules first.
| Mode | Content | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Modules | Self-paced units covering energy efficiency and an introduction to heat pumps. | Enrol any time and complete at your own pace (2-3 hours) |
| Webinars | Topics covered include:
| Dates TBC September - December |
To enrol, please go to the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre website.
In-person training
Theoretical and practical training sessions on the design and install of energy efficient hot water system heat pumps – 4-5 hours (over one day).
These sessions are available through to May 2025 in:
- metro Melbourne – Brunswick and Narre Warren
- regional Victoria – Bendigo, Geelong and Gippsland.
To see dates and locations and to enrol, go to the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre website.
Industry showcase days
PICAC will host industry showcase days in late 2024, supported by leading manufacturers and including demonstrations of heat pumps and emerging technologies. Solar Victoria representatives will also attend to talk about our offering for consumers and industry, and to answer any questions.
For more information, please go to the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre website.
Resources and related training
Our commitment
We are investing $11 million to deliver a comprehensive training and workforce development program. Our aim is for solar industry workers to have the skills and capabilities to deliver our programs and to support growth.
We are also supporting industry to meet new energy efficiency building standards through fully funded Renewable Homes Construction Training. Boosting training and workforce development will ensure Victoria has an ongoing supply of skilled workers to support growth in the renewable and clean energy sector, and help Victorians transition to energy efficient homes.
Training and workforce development
We are investing $11 million to deliver a comprehensive training and workforce development package. Learn how you can upskill for free or at low-cost to help grow Victoria’s clean energy workforce.
Work safely in the solar industry
Installers need to complete fully funded solar safety training before registering with us and completing any installations under our program.
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