On September 17th, Queensland proudly announced its second TAFE Centre of Excellence, solidifying the state’s position as the national leader in clean energy battery and technology training.
The growth of Australia’s clean energy sector will be significantly bolstered by the Centre of Excellence, thanks to a joint $20 million investment from the state and Commonwealth governments.
The TAFE Centre of Excellence – Clean Energy (Batteries) has been established under Queensland’s Skills Strategy and the five-year National Skills Agreement between the Commonwealth and states and territories. This initiative forms part of a proposed national network of up to 20 TAFE centres of excellence in various fields.
Key highlights of the Centre of Excellence include:
- deliver targeted training in renewable energy batteries, intermittent renewable energy source storage, grid connectivity, network embedded storage at large and small scales, and electric vehicles
- develop training products to increase participation and upskilling of priority cohorts for emerging skills needs in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of renewable energy systems and batteries
- develop higher level apprenticeship and degree level apprenticeship pathways, including through the Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrician and the Bachelor of Engineering/Electrical Science
- support training delivery to existing and emerging workforces through collaboration with the National TAFE Network to enhance industry currency across the training sector.
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