South West TAFE leverages its prime location in one of Victoria's renewable energy zones to enhance its solar and battery storage offerings and foster strong industry partnerships to address evolving workforce demands.
South West TAFE, located along Victoria's Great Ocean Road region, is the leading vocational education provider in southwest Victoria.
The institution offers more than 150 practical and industry-relevant qualifications and short courses. The courses are designed to meet current workplace demands, ensuring students gain the skills necessary for their future careers through flexible and up-to-date teaching methods.
South West TAFE delivers training from 5 campuses across Warrnambool, Hamilton, Portland and Colac, with training facilities at Glenormiston and Sherwood Park (Deakin Warrnambool).
Clean economy focus areas
Solar and solar battery storage
South West TAFE currently offers highly reputable solar training. The key offering is a course in safe work practices within the solar industry, with an upcoming addition focusing on solar battery storage installation.
Private and public transport
South West TAFE is currently engaged in 2 partnership programs focused on reducing the emissions associated with private and public transport.
Agriculture and conservation
South West TAFE offers a diverse range of agriculture and conservation courses. In these courses, students have the opportunity to learn the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in sustainable practices. Students can study units relevant to soil health, biosecurity measures and plant establishment programs.
Sustainable best practices
South West TAFE offers units that provide students with the skills to apply sustainable best practices within key sectors, including transportation, building and construction, and agriculture.
Clean economy course offerings
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