Renewable Energy Workforce

NSW UE ITAB News Service 131 – NSW apprenticeships and traineeships decline, NSW roundtable developing renewable energy workforce, National skills taxonomy paper, Smart & Skilled Update, PSO insights update, PSO launches 2024 Workforce Plan, PSO Manager – Technical Training Vacancy, New VET quality body launched, NSW VET Review report with minister, Online job ads decreased -June, NCVER apprentices and trainees Dec Qtr 2023, Faster renewals for RAC technicians, Women in HVACR 2024, VERTO awarded new energy apprenticeships mentoring program, June electrical licensing disciplinary action, Electrical apprentice injured, May 2024 electrical safety incidents, Staying safe on the cables, New industrial manslaughter laws in NSW, Explore NSW REZs and transmission projects, Renewable gas pathway for future made in Australia, Solar challenge for made in Australia

Download a PDF version of the News Service 131 1. DECLINE IN NSW APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINEESHIP NUMBERS – MAY 2024 The number of apprentices and trainees ‘in-training’ in NSW for the period January to May 2024 were down by almost 1,900 or 8% compared to the same period in 2023. Apprenticeship approval numbers for the […]

NSW UE ITAB News Service 130 – Position advertisement for NSW UE ITAB Executive Officer and DEWR announces release of a background paper for reviewing Australian apprenticeships incentives. NSW budget announces investment in TAFE, apprenticeships, and VET teachers. Construction sector recognised as the most attractive field to work in. NSW VET review stresses the importance of secure funding for training providers. Women in HVACR program makes its return in 2024. Smart & Skilled Update provided. Insights and in-person TAG meeting from the Powering Skills Organisation. TAFETalks analyses impact of VET policy on TAFE over past two decades. Recruitment activity softened in May, but demand remains strong for technical and trade skills. Free supervisor workshops for employers and apprentice supervisors available, and a new electrical apprentice supervision practice standard to be mandated in Sep 2024. The Clean Energy Skills Centre of Excellence, led by TAFE, garners praise from industry. Updates provided on electrical licensing disciplinary actions for May and for QLD Electrical Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. Safety concerns related to e-bike battery dangers highlighted, and the latest data on large-scale renewable energy targets for May now accessible. Australians show strong support for renewable energy but prioritise cost and reliability amid rising energy prices, and a NSW roundtable set to develop a renewable energy workforce plan. EV insurance hurdles.

Download a PDF version of the News Service 130 1. POSITION ADVERT – NSW UE ITAB EXECUTIVE OFFICER REMINDER: The NSW Utilities & Electrotechnology Industry Training Advisory Body (NSW UE ITAB) is currently seeking the services of an experienced and qualified person to take on the position of Executive Officer from July 2024. The NSW […]