The NSW Government, in partnership with the Albanese Government, has launched a $2.5 million mobile training fleet to deliver hands-on clean energy and manufacturing skills to communities across New South Wales.
Unveiled at TAFE NSW Wollongong, the fleet includes two mobile trucks and two dual-purpose shipping containers designed to provide renewable energy training, demonstrations, and engagement in solar, wind, and electric vehicle technologies.
The initiative forms part of the Energy Futures Skills Centre collaboration between TAFE NSW and the University of Wollongong, the government said in a news release.
NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education Steve Whan said the project represents a major step in bringing accessible, practical training to regional and metropolitan communities.
“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,” Whan said.
“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.”
The fleet includes a mobile community engagement truck with interactive displays, a training truck for hands-on renewable energy experience, and two mobile classrooms equipped with renewable energy systems and battery storage.
One container will be based in Wollongong, servicing the south and southwest renewable energy zones, while another will operate from Tamworth to reach northern regions and schools.
Minister for Illawarra and the South Coast Ryan Park said the investment highlights the region’s growing role in clean energy and advanced manufacturing.
“The Illawarra is at the heart of the state’s clean energy future, with the Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone set to play a major role in delivering new jobs, investment and innovation,” Mr Park said. “This new mobile training fleet will ensure local people have the skills needed to take part in that transformation.”
Member for Wollongong Paul Scully said the initiative complements broader state efforts to build a future-ready manufacturing workforce.
“This investment in Wollongong TAFE, in partnership with the University of Wollongong, complements other initiatives including the Illawarra Heavy Industry Manufacturing Centre of Excellence,” Mr Scully said.
The project is funded through the Albanese Government’s $50 million TAFE Technology Fund, which supports modernisation of training facilities across Australia.
