Holmesglen Institute is a clean economy leader with a broad clean economy sector presence and focus on construction innovation and electrotechnology.
Holmesglen Institute is a leading Australian provider of vocational and higher education and one of the largest government-owned TAFEs in the state of Victoria. It has 40 years of experience and more than 140,000 graduates.
Holmesglen Institute offers over 500 courses, ranging from skill sets and short courses to higher education diplomas and apprenticeships in an array of sectors.
The TAFE operates from 7 campuses at 6 locations across Victoria in Chadstone, Moorabbin, Glen Waverley, Bourke Street, North Melbourne and Eildon.
Clean economy focus areas
Electrotechnology
Holmesglen Institute’s electrotechnology curriculum spans a range of courses relevant to the clean economy. The institute places a strong emphasis on practical training tailored to industry needs, with a focus on solar energy generation, battery storage and installation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations.
Holmesglen’s Moorabbin campus is home to its solar energy training facilities with dedicated infrastructure and technologies supporting its qualifications for pre-apprentices and apprentices, and microcredentials for existing electrotechnology tradespeople.
Electricity supply industry
Holmesglen Institute plays a vital role in providing workforce solutions for the electrical supply industry, including training apprentices who are the next generation of linesworkers for both overhead and underground distribution. Programs are delivered from Australia’s premier electrical supply training facility with an extensive overhead distribution pole and underground distribution yard configuration.
Building and construction
Holmesglen is renowned for its building and construction trade and professional programs and has embedded sustainable building design, construction and fit out practices within them. Specialist facilities support the delivery of these programs, including a fully electric energy efficient house that incorporates smart technologies and energy efficient appliances.
The institute has also established a leadership role in undertaking applied research in collaboration with industry. Its membership in the Building 4.0 Cooperative Research Centre, is the flagship of its applied research with the building and construction industry.
Clean economy course offerings
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