New apprentices join WA energy sector
20 December, 2024Western Power has welcomed 33 apprentices, trainees and recent university graduates to its workforce.
Electricity sector jobs forecast to double by 2029
02 October, 2024A new report reveals that the nation might soon face a worrying lack of the type of electrical skills needed for Australia's energy transition.
MEA warns of upcoming electrician shortage
24 July, 2024There will be a shortfall of 17,000 electricians, mechanics and technicians by 2030, the Powering Skills Organisation has revealed.
NSW Govt must act on EV skills training, Opposition says
18 June, 2024A Certificate III in Electric Vehicle Technology is not currently accepted as an alternative, suitable qualification in the state.
CSIRO assists SMEs working in renewables
29 May, 2024CSIRO has opened up its 'Innovate to Grow' program for small to medium enterprises working in clean energy, including electrification and energy storage.
Smart home training facility opens at TAFE Qld
28 May, 2024The new centre aims to "bridge the gap between traditional electrical work and the future of home technology".
Govt expands energy apprenticeships program
21 May, 2024From 1 June 2024, the program will be broadened to include sectors such as housing construction, automotive and advanced manufacturing.
Western Power welcomes new apprentices
07 May, 2024The move comes as the WA Government reaffirms its commitment to developing the state's energy sector workforce.
Immersive VR training for electricians
23 April, 2024Siemens is collaborating with 3D software platform BILT to provide immersive, step-by-step training for electricians.
Boosting women in solar
06 March, 2024Brighte, exclusive administrator of the $50m Energy Saver Loan Scheme, has announced the two recipients of its Women in Energy Scholarships in Tasmania.
Ampcontrol welcomes largest apprentice cohort yet
20 February, 2024Undertaken over a nominal four-year period, the Apprentice Program combines part-time study with structured work experience.
Fresh talent for WA energy industry
12 December, 2023A new cohort of apprentices and university and business traineeship students has graduated at Western Power.
Call for electrical safety inspectors
04 December, 2023Queensland's Electrical Safety Office is seeking senior electrical inspectors to help keep Queenslanders electrically safe at work and home.
Record number of apprentices to tackle energy transition
28 November, 2023In a bid to prepare its workforce for the shift to renewables, Ampcontrol has taken on 55 new apprentices.
How decarbonisation is affecting coal power workers
08 November, 2023New independent research has found the cost of redundancy is higher for former coal-fired power station workers than those in other industries.
