Energy Skills Australia

Three decades of innovation and excellence

Energy Skills Australia is an independent, not for profit, bipartite company committed to supporting high quality training and workforce development within and beyond the energy industries.

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Industry facts

The Electrotechnology sector works across a number of industries including the electrical services industry, manufacturing, communications, mining, construction, renewables, domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning. The increasing use of new and smart technologies, and the renewable advancements, creates an exciting and dynamic industry. To find out more about the Electrotechnology industry click here.

43,095 Apprentice Electricians currently in training (NCVER Sep Quarter 2024)	$81.22b Revenue	39.5 years old Average age (whole industry)
	3.7 million Homes with rooftop solar	7.1% Employment growth

36,287 People employed nationally	40,000km Transmission lines and cables	42.5 years old Average age
36,287 People employed nationally	850,000km Of distribution grid	$18.04b Revenue

32.5% Energy generation in 2021 produced from renewables	14.13b Revenue	38 years old Average age
32.5% Energy generation in 2021 produced from renewables	10,704 Employed	$163b Worth of hydrogen projects under development at the end of the year 2021

39,000km Natural gas pipelines in Australia	40,000km Transmission lines and cables	43.9 years old Average age
39,000km Natural gas pipelines in Australia	70% Of Australian homes are connected to gas	$15.49b Estimated annual revenue

Testimonials

We commend Energy Skills Australia for their willingness to engage with the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency as well as their significant contributions to asbestos awareness and safety training for tradespeople.

- Asbestos Safety Eradication Agency

Energy Skills Australia is a trusted industry leader, working with industry for industry to meet the training and skills needed for our workforce now and into the future.

- Michael Cullen, Executive Officer, Future Energy Skillls