Water heating is a major source of household energy use in Australia, after heating and cooling and appliances. With this training, you can help Victorians save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by upgrading to a hot water system that uses less energy.
This free training is funded by Solar Victoria to equip registered and licensed plumbers and fourth-year plumbing apprentices in Victoria with the skills needed to design and install energy efficient heat pumps and solar hot water systems.
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Please check back to our website in mid-2024 for details. You can also sign up to our industry newsletter to receive updates.
Check if you will be eligible
This training will be open to:
- registered and licensed plumbers in Victoria
- fourth-year plumbing apprentices in Victoria
You do not need to be participating in the Solar Homes Program to be eligible for this training when it opens for enrolments in mid-2024.
About our commitment
We are investing $11 million to deliver a comprehensive training and workforce development program. Our aim is for solar industry workers to have the skills and capabilities to deliver our programs and to support growth.
Boosting training and workforce development will ensure Victoria has an ongoing supply of skilled workers to support growth in the renewable and clean energy sector.
Training and workforce development
We are investing $11 million to deliver a comprehensive training and workforce development package. Learn how you can upskill for free or at low-cost to help grow Victoria’s clean energy workforce.
Work safely in the solar industry
Installers need to complete fully funded solar safety training before registering with us and completing any installations under our program.
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