Up to $4.9 million in grant funding is available for the establishment of the Wind Worker Training Centre.

The overarching vision for the Worker Training Centre is to support the renewable energy transition through quality, innovative and industry-responsive training that is inclusive of individuals at all skill and career levels and enable the growth of Victoria's wind industry.

It is anticipated that the lead delivery partner will be part of a consortium including industry, education and other key stakeholders. 

The three guiding objectives: 

• Coordinated and flexible
  • The Wind Worker Training Centre will provide responsive and flexible training that meets industry demand and is attractive to workers in a highly competitive national and international market.
• Accessible and meaningfully inclusive
  • The Wind Worker Training Centre will build a workforce that is representative of the Victorian community by attracting and retaining cohorts who experience marginalisation, including women, First Peoples, people with a disability and multicultural communities.
• Provide local benefits by supporting workforce development where it is needed
  • The Wind Worker Training Centre will co-locate with industry and existing training facilities where possible, to support workforce development in the locations where it is needed.

The following organisations can apply for funding:

• Private sector businesses and agencies
• Training and educational institutions
• Registered Training Organisations
• Vocational Education and Training bodies
• Industry clusters, networks, associations and peak bodies
• Public entities
• Local Government Authorities
• Not for profit organisations

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as a consortium, with one organisation taking the role of lead applicant. 

Co-contribution is mandatory. Evidence of available cash co-contribution of at least 50 per cent of the project cost is expected.

• Email: training.centres@deeca.vic.gov.au