Course Fee Funding
Solar Victoria
Upskilling for Electricians Training
This training is funded by Solar Victoria as part of the Training and Workforce Development program.
Solar Victoria is funding training for A-grade electricians and fourth-year electrical apprentices to gain the skills and knowledge to become a qualified solar photovoltaic (PV) designer and installer or a battery storage system (BSS) designer and installer.
Participants can complete our Design and Install Grid PV Systems course, subject to meeting student eligibility and course prerequisite requirements. Funded positions are strictly limited and are subject to availability.
This training can lead to accreditation by Solar Accreditation Australia.
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. See Solar Victoria’s website here www.solar.vic.gov.au/upskilling-electricians
Solar Training Centre will be running these courses in Ballarat – open to all eligible participants regardless of their residential location.
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for a course fee grant if you meet these student eligibility and course pre-requisite requirements:
- You are an Australian Citizen or permanent resident.
- You are a Victorian resident (if the student is not a Victorian resident, Solar Victoria may consider them eligible is there is a demonstrable link to Victoria and written approval is provided prior to enrolment).
- You are a certified A Grade electrician or a fourth-year electrical apprentice.
- For installation courses, you have a minimum of 1 year of experience in the installation of PV or battery system (including any experience gained during apprenticeships).
- You are employed by a business that is an authorised installer or retailer registered with Solar Victoria.
- You have not previously completed an equivalent course.
Contact us at info@greenrto.com.au or 0490 115 332 or see our Grid PV Course page for more information about this course
Solar Victoria
Work Safely in the Solar Industry
The Solar Training Centre is funded by Solar Victoria to increase access and support for regionally based solar installers by delivering the nationally accredited training unit VU22744 Work safely in the solar industry, in more locations across regional Victoria.
All solar PV, battery and solar hot water system installers must compete this mandatory training before registering and completing any installations under the Solar Homes Program. This includes apprentices, licensed and registered plumbers (except those who ONLY install heat pumps), electricians and trade assistants.
This free training for Victorians who meet the funding eligibility requirements. Online study must be completed before you can attend mandatory face to face practical training and assessment. This funded training program closes in June 2024.
Next training dates and locations:
- Tuesday 11 June 2024 – Geelong
- Thursday 13 June 2024 – Shepparton
- Training has already been held at Ballarat, Bendigo, Wodonga, Traralgon, Bairnsdale, Horsham and Warrnambool
- More regional training dates to follow – contact us at info@greenrto.com.au for more details
You must provide evidence of these eligibility requirements to receive a funded training place
- Australian citizen or permanent resident as evidenced by green Medicare card or other documentation
- Victoria resident as evidenced by a Victorian driver’s licence or the provision of documentation that proves residency status
- Reside in Regional Victoria OUTSIDE of the Local Government Areas of the Port Phillip region (map is provided in our enrolment form)
- Involved in relevant on-site installation which will support participation in the Solar Homes Program
- Licensed Electrician or Plumber
- Apprentice Electrician or Plumber
- Trades Assistant
- If none of the above, you will need to provide details and proof of job role
Register your interest and preferred location here after reading our Course Information (click this link)
Metro area students – attend training at our Springvale location – course fee applies (no funding available)
Contact us at info@greenrto.com.au for more information.
Skills Checkpoint & Training Incentive
This funding program closed for applications on 28.03.24
CSQ Funding (QLD)
About CSQ Funding:
Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) is an independent, not-for-profit, industry funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices, trainees and career seekers in the building and construction industry. CSQ provides funding to reduce the financial obstacle to training, making upskilling an affordable option for many more individuals in the construction industry. CSQ-funded training is delivered by a range of selected registered training organizations (RTOs) like Solar Training Centre across Queensland. CSQ contributes towards the cost of courses to reduce the cost to participants. CSQ funding is paid directly to the contracted RTO, generally between 75% and 100% of course costs.
Courses Offered:
CSQ Funding is applicable to the following short courses at Solar Training Centre:
- Design and Install Grid Connected Solar PV Systems
- Battery Storage for Grid Connected Solar PV Systems
Course Fees:
Please refer to the course page for full course fee
Applicable Rebates: We pay you back this amount after you pass the course, and we issue your certificate
Solar PV Courses
- Design / Install Grid PV Systems – Rebate of $1088 (2 units of study)
- Design Grid PV Systems – Rebate of $573 (1 unit of study)
- Install Grid PV Systems – Rebate of $515 (1 unit of study)
- Design for Qualified Installers – Rebate of $573 (1 unit of study)
Battery Storage Courses
- Design and Install Battery Systems for Grid PV – Rebate of $1516 (2 units of study)
- Design Battery Systems for Grid PV – Rebate of $756 (1 unit of study)
- Install Battery Systems for Grid PV – Rebate of $756 (1 unit of study)
CITB Funding (SA)
About CITB Funding:
The CITB Construction Skills Training Program provides funding for eligible persons employed in the SA building and construction industry to complete training that promotes increased productivity, career opportunities, personal satisfaction and a health and safe environment within the industry. Funding is subject to eligibility and availability.
Solar Training Centre is a CITB Endorsed Training Provider.
You must meet CITB’s criteria to be eligible for CITB funding. As permitted by CITB, we retain 10% of the CITB rebate permitted to cover admin costs in administering the CITB system. CITB rebates shown below are the maximum rebate we refund after passing the course. Rebate amounts are subject to change. For more information about CITB and eligibility and to register for a CITB number, please refer to the CITB website here.
CITB-registered applicants have $3000 of CITB funds to assist with training and development each financial year. You must check your available funding balance using your My CITB app to ensure you have enough funds available for your chosen course with us.
CITB funding for the remainder of the 23/24 financial year is strictly limited – we will confirm the amount of CITB funding available to you once you lodge an enrolment form with us
Courses Offered:
CITB funding rebates are applicable to the following short courses at the Solar Training Centre:
- Design / Install Grid Connected Solar PV Systems
- Design / Install Battery Storage for Grid Connected Solar PV Systems
- Design / Install Stand-alone Power Systems
- Work Safely at Heights
Course fees:
Please refer to the relevant course page for full course fees
Applicable Rebates: We pay you back up to this amount after you pass the course and we issue your certificate provided you
Solar PV Course Rebates (subject to change at short notice):
- Design and Install Grid Connected Solar PV Systems – Max rebate of $1836
- Design Grid Connected Solar PV Systems – Max rebate of $756
- Install Grid Connected Solar PV Systems – Max rebate of $1080
- Design for Qualified Installers – Max rebate of $756
Battery Storage courses
- Design and Install Battery Systems for Grid PV – Max rebate of $2160
- Design Battery Systems for Grid PV – Max rebate of $1080
- Install Battery Systems for Grid PV – Max rebate of $1080
Stand-alone Power Systems
- Design Stand-alone Power Systems – Max rebate of $378
- Install Stand-alone Power Systems – Max rebate of $279
Other
- Work Safely at Heights – Max rebate of $130
Keystone Funding (TAS)
Keystone Tasmania will fund 60% of advertised course cost for the following courses for applicants who are eligible under the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Act 1990.
- Design and Install Solar Grid PV Systems Design and Install
- Battery Storage Systems Design and Install
- Stand Alone Power Systems