Renewable energy education & training meeting the needs of industry

A survey of the needs of the renewable energy industry in Australia for education and training has been carried out. It has identified a strong demand for training at University, technical college and community levels. Several key areas of training such as energy efficiency and energy management need more attention. Respondents indicated a need for initial training courses and ongoing short courses to keep practitioners up to date. There was also strong support for renewable energy education for the community and for schools in order to raise awareness and assist market development