Course Fee Funding

Solar Victoria

Upskilling Electricians and Engineers

Program closed 31.12.22

This training was funded by Solar Victoria as part of the Training and Workforce Development package.

This program boosted training and workforce development to ensure Victoria has an ongoing supply of skilled workers to support growth in the renewable and clean energy sector.

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:

Thursday 11 April 2024 – Bairnsdale
Friday 12 April 2024 – Korumburra
Tuesday 16 April 2024 – Horsham
Wednesday 17 April 2024 – Warrnambool
Thursday 18 April 2024- Geelong
Thursday 13 June 2024 – Shepparton
Training has already been held at Ballarat, Bendigo, Wodonga and Traralgon

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

Metro area students – attend training at our Springvale location – course fee applies (no funding available)

Skills Checkpoint & Training Incentive

This funding program will close for applications on 28.03.24

The Skills Checkpoint Training Incentive – funded by the Australian Government – offers up to 75% course contribution for mature age workers aged 40 and over, up to a maximum incentive of $2,200 (including GST).

Am I eligible?

Are you:

aged 40 or over
an Australian citizen or permanent resident
employed and at risk of becoming unemployed and entering the income support system, or
recently unemployed (within 12 months) and not referred to or registered with a Commonwealth funded employment services provider (e.g. Workforce Australia, Disability Employment Services, Community Development Program).

You’ll need to undergo an assessment by a Skills Checkpoint provider.

BUSY At Work provides services to employers and individuals in all states and territories:

Contact Busy at Work to apply for this funding 13 BUSY (13 28 79), text 0421 268 884, or email busy@busyatwork.com.au

or contact Skills Checkpoint at 0438 594 522 or 1300 359 061

You can contact us if you would like more information but you will need to apply directly to Busy at Work to access the funding.

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)

Eligibility Criteria and Applying:

Detailed eligibility criteria and the proof of eligibility you need to provide us are provided to you when you complete an Enrolment form and Training Agreement with us. Funding is also subject to availability.

To be eligible for CSQ funding for our Solar PV and Battery Storage courses, you must be an Australian resident, a permanent resident of Queensland and work in the Construction Industry and hold an electrical license, or be an eligible electrical apprentice in QLD. Additional eligibility requirements apply. CSQ permits each student a claim maximum of 8 short courses (i.e. units of study) in the funding period 01.10.22 to 30.09.23. Click on this link to review CSQ short courses on the CSQ website. Contact us for more information.

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 maximum 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 has advised that allocations for funding for courses are currently on hold until further allocations are released. We will advise all registered applicants of availability of CITB funding and rebate amounts for courses March 2024 onwards as soon as CITB confirms 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

Eligibility Criteria and Applying:

You must have an approved and active CITB number before enrolling in a CITB course. Please check the CITB website to ensure your CITB number and details are up to date, or to check your eligibility or apply for a CITB number if you don’t already have one. Additional eligibility requirements apply. Contact us for more information

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

You are eligible for funding if you have registered an account with Keystone – conditions apply. Seer the Keystone webiste at www.keystone.com.au for more information

Keystone will accept claims up to 60 days from the date of completion of the approved activity.

Keystone does not fund assessment-only activities such as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Verification of Competency (VOC). Payments are made by Keystone to the applicant upon successful completion of the approved activity. Evidence of successful completion is required.