The Western Australian government has taken another major step toward future-proofing the state’s energy workforce, awarding BADGE Constructions (WA) Pty Ltd. the contract to build a new clean energy training facility at South Metropolitan TAFE’s Munster campus.
The specialist expansion forms part of the government’s plan to prepare for projected industry growth, with an estimated 22,000 additional clean energy workers required across the state by 2035.
The new two-storey building will house advanced learning environments, including computer, automation, instrumentation, and battery laboratories, alongside dedicated classrooms and a operational control room.
Once operational, the facility is expected to accommodate up to 840 additional course enrolments each year, delivering practical training across key growth sectors such as wind energy, battery storage, green hydrogen, electrification, automation, and robotics.
Energy, Decarbonisation, and Skills and TAFE Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said the facility aligns with ongoing efforts to remove barriers to vocational training.
“The government is preparing WA workers for the jobs of the future,” Sanderson said.
“We will need about 22,000 workers in our clean energy sector by 2035 and we want Western Australians to seize these opportunities. That’s why we are constructing a new state-of-the-art training facility at Munster, while continuing to deliver fee free and low fee TAFE courses.”
Cockburn MLA David Scaife noted the localised benefits of the development for residents near the Western Trade Coast.
“With thousands of jobs coming to the Western Trade Coast in renewable energy and green manufacturing, my focus is making sure locals are front of the queue to benefit,” Scaife said.
“This investment in Munster TAFE will make Cockburn one of the best places in WA to start a career in clean energy.”
The project operates alongside the AU$32 million Clean Energy Skills Hub currently underway at North Metropolitan TAFE’s Midland campus, which will link with regional TAFE sites to coordinate state-wide training initiatives.
Subsidised training pathways, such as fee-free electrotechnology pre-apprenticeships, remain available to support entry into the sector.
