Albanese Labor Government Invests in Green Energy Training Academy in South Australia
Key Ideas
  • The Albanese Labor Government is investing $2.1 million in the TAFE SA Green Energy Technology Training Academy in South Australia to train students in emerging green energy technologies.
  • The project will establish training hubs in Whyalla and Tonsley, and a transportable facility to provide realistic training experiences, including simulations of a physical hydrogen plant.
  • The academy aims to train around 3,500 students annually in electrotechnology and automotive courses, addressing the increasing demand for skills in the hydrogen and green energy sectors.
  • The Government's commitment to Fee-Free TAFE courses in South Australia has seen over 16,000 students enroll since 2023, with plans to roll out 320,000 Fee-Free TAFE and VET places nationwide over the next three years.
The Albanese Labor Government in Australia is making significant investments in the TAFE sector to train the next generation of skilled workers in green energy technologies. The $2.1 million TAFE SA Green Energy Technology Training Academy project will establish training hubs in Whyalla and Tonsley, along with a mobile training facility to reach regional and remote areas of South Australia. Notably, the academy will utilize technology to simulate a physical hydrogen plant, providing students with a realistic training experience. Around 3,500 students are expected to be trained annually in electrotechnology and automotive courses to meet the growing demand for skills in the hydrogen and green energy sectors. The Government's $1.5 billion Fee-Free TAFE Skills Agreement has already enabled 16,000 students in South Australia to access free TAFE courses, with plans to expand this initiative nationwide with 320,000 Fee-Free TAFE and VET places in the next three years. Minister for Skills and Training, Andrew Giles, emphasized the government's commitment to providing high-quality training for a net-zero economy, while Member for Boothby, Louise Miller-Frost, highlighted the importance of this training for local students to excel in emerging green energy technologies.
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