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Live, learn and work in Australia’s future energy capital

As the first city in Australia to be 100% powered by renewable electricity1, Canberra is leading the way in Australia’s shift to renewable energy sources. The transition is creating exciting opportunities for education, training, and work.

By kickstarting your future energy career in Canberra, you’ll be at the heart of renewable energy innovation and have unmatched access to state-of-the-art facilities, industry connections, and career pathways in emerging energy industries.

Whether you are just starting your career or considering a change, Canberra’s Institute of Technology offers a range of opportunities from short courses and apprenticeships to more specialised training for existing trades.

Future energy careers start here

Discover your potential with future energy skills training at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT), a leading provider of future energy education, not just in Australia, but across the Asia-Pacific region.

Through practical learning and hands-on experience, you’ll gain the industry-ready skills needed to contribute to Australia’s future energy workforce.

High employment rate

Around 90% of CIT graduates were employed or in further study in 2023, almost 5% above the national average.

Skills for the future

Australia’s electricity workforce needs to double in the next five years to achieve Australia’s 2030 renewable energy targets.2

Canberra’s energy workforce

Around 1,300 additional electricians will be required in Canberra to meet the growing demand for renewable energy skills.3

Study in Australia’s most sustainable city

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Canberra is not only the most sustainable city in Australia, but it is also one of the most sustainable cities in the world!4

As a clean and green city, it’s no surprise that Canberra is the second-best city in the world when it comes to quality of life with the highest wellbeing ranking in Australia.5

Studying in Canberra offers more than just an education – you’ll enjoy a high-quality lifestyle with a lower cost of living than many other Australian cities in one of the top 30 student cities worldwide.6

Get future-ready for the jobs of tomorrow

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CIT is a leader in future energy skills training and home to Australia’s first nationally networked Electric Vehicle (EV) TAFE Centre of Excellence. With access to world-class facilities, expert teachers and real-world training environments, CIT offers nationally recognised training, allowing you to take your qualification anywhere in Australia when you complete your course.

Our hands-on teaching methods, industry partnerships and placements ensure graduates gain the skills and confidence they need to enter the workforce.

Rachel - Brighte Pathways: Women in Energy Scholarship recipient

It’s awesome seeing other girls doing what I’m doing. My scholarship has helped me to purchase tools that I wasn’t able to get previously

Rachel - Brighte Pathways: Women in Energy Scholarship recipient

Earn while you learn

Australia needs an additional 32,000 electricians and 6,000 air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics by 2030, and close to 2 million workers in building and engineering trades by 2050 to meet its national energy targets.7 Apprenticeships in these fields not only offer a pathway to a rewarding career but also the opportunity to earn while you learn.

As an apprentice or trainee, you'll work for an industry employer who will help you apply and develop your technical skills on the job while you are completing your qualification.

With a range of scholarships, subsidies, and incentives on offer, industry and government are making it easier to take part in future energy skills training, helping to diversify and grow the next generation of skilled energy trades.

Future energy skills courses

Discover cutting-edge courses in electrotechnology, solar, wind energy, electric vehicle (EV) technology, and more, and find out how you can gain the practical skills needed to meet the growing demand for skilled energy trades.

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References

  1. ACT Government media release, ACT the first jurisdiction outside of EU to achieve 100% renewable electricity, 18 September 2019.
  2. Rutovitz, J. 2024. Electricity sector workforce projections for the 2024 Integrated System Plan and for Australia.
  3. ACT Government, Investing in skills for the ACT transition to net zero, Media Release, 30 January 2024.
  4. Uswitch, The world’s most sustainable cities, 14 May 2021.
  5. Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2024; GS Cities & Regions Wellbeing Index 2024.
  6. QS Best Student Cities in the World 2025.
  7. Jobs and Skills Australia, 2023, The Clean Energy Generation: Workforce needs for a net zero economy.