Four Western Australian TAFE colleges are joining forces with industry to advance innovative clean energy training across the State, supported by $1.4 million in Applied Research Grants through WA’s Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence (CESNCE).
The Applied Research Grant Program is designed to strengthen collaboration between training providers and industry by supporting the development of scalable, future‑focused training programs that respond to the State’s emerging clean energy workforce needs.
As Australia’s first National Centre of Excellence dedicated to clean energy skills, the CESNCE plays a key role in building the nation’s clean energy training system, connecting partners, supporting innovation, and helping equip Western Australia’s workforce for a low‑carbon future.
The funded projects will explore solutions to some of the sector’s biggest training challenges, including supporting electricians to transition into wind turbine installation, streamlining assessment pathways for tradespeople moving into clean energy roles, creating culturally appropriate training for Aboriginal people, and delivering Virtual Reality (VR) training to apprentices in remote communities.
The State and Commonwealth Governments have jointly invested $70.5 million under the National Skills Agreement to establish the CESNCE in Western Australia.
Funded projects
| Collaborators | Project description |
|---|---|
| North Metropolitan TAFE, South Regional TAFE, ERGT, Vestas Australia Wind Technology | Researching training programs for electricians transitioning to wind turbine installation roles, including remote learning strategies and employment opportunities for local communities. |
| South Metropolitan TAFE, RMIT College of Vocational Education, Magellan Power | Developing an AI-assisted framework to streamline assessment of prior learning and competence, and identify bridging courses, for tradespeople moving into clean energy roles. |
| North Metropolitan TAFE, Central Regional TAFE, Horizon Power | Creating culturally appropriate training models and experiences to support Aboriginal participation in clean energy projects specifically relating to Stand Alone Power grids in remote locations. |
| South Metropolitan TAFE, Edith Cowan University, MLEC Group, Magellan Power | VR-based electrical training to improve access and engagement for apprentices in remote and distributed locations. |
Read the full media statement to learn more.
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