The state government is expanding training for solar workers as part of Free TAFE, helping support the growing solar sector to cut emissions and power prices for more Victorian families, including those in Hume and Whittlesea.
From July 1, the course Working Safely in the Solar will be added as a Free TAFE short course.
The two-day training – now mandatory for all on-site workers in Solar Victoria’s programs – gives electricians, plumbers, solar PV and battery installers the skills they need to install photovoltaic and solar water systems.
More than 190,000 Victorians have accessed a solar panel rebate because of the government’s $1.3 billion Solar Homes Program, helping cut household energy costs and creating 5,500 jobs as well as halving emissions by 2030.
Premier Daniel Andrews said: “Solar Homes has saved almost 200,000 Victorians thousands on their power bills. As this program grows, we’re making sure the tradespeople who install solar get the skills they need to work safely – for free.”
