The NSW and Federal Governments have launched a $2.5 million mobile renewable energy training fleet at TAFE NSW Wollongong.
The initiative includes two mobile trucks, and two dual-purpose shipping containers customised to deliver renewable energy training, demonstrations, and engagement programs in solar, wind, and electric vehicle technologies.
The mobile units are part of the Energy Futures Skills Centre collaboration between TAFE NSW and the University of Wollongong.
The Australian Government is investing $2.5 million in the project through the TAFE Technology Fund. The fleet includes:
- a mobile community engagement truck featuring virtual reality experiences and interactive displays that showcase renewable energy concepts and career pathways;
- a mobile training truck providing hands-on experience with wind turbine, solar, and electric vehicle components aligned to existing qualifications;
- two dual-purpose shipping containers that double as mobile classrooms, fitted with renewable energy systems, battery storage, and interactive learning tools.
One container is stationed in Wollongong, servicing the south and southwest renewable energy zones. The second will be based in Tamworth and travel to renewable energy zones and schools across that region.
“These trucks and containers are effectively TAFE NSW classrooms on wheels, designed to take hands-on renewable energy training to where it’s needed most,” said NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, Steve Whan.
“The fleet brings learning to life, giving students and jobseekers the chance to experience renewable technologies up close, and to see the exciting careers that come with them.
“It’s another example of TAFE NSW leading the way in providing practical, industry-aligned training that supports local economies and the clean energy transition.”
