In partnership with Federation University and industry, TAFE Gippsland developed a framework with transitional pathways that enables the traditional energy workforce (e.g. coal-fired) to shift towards clean energy (e.g. offshore wind).
About the initiative
The sudden closure of Hazelwood Power Station in 2016 showed significant impact on workers, their families, the community and 3 power stations in Gippsland are due to close in the upcoming years.
The partnership is co-designing a skills transition framework and pilot program to upskill Gippsland’s traditional energy workforce, to build workforce capacity and to develop and deliver training that supports a clean energy future. It allows working with the workforce early and assessing the transition to the emerging offshore wind energy sector.
The partnership consists of key transitions stakeholders, such as regional education providers (TAFE Gippsland and Federation University), traditional energy providers (Energy Australia Yallourn) and offshore wind developer (Star of the South).
This framework and report development partnership expresses the need for bridging the skills gap in the transition between these 2 industries.
Outcomes
The framework and final report are expected to be completed by early 2024. Additionally, a strong understanding is obtained of the skills and workforce at traditional energy providers and renewable energy worker guides have been updated.
The partnership will focus on:
- translating the insights from the report into relevant education offerings (i.e. RPL Kits for Certificate III in Civil Construction, Pathway to Tertiary Studies via the Certificate IV in Engineering).
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