Uni or not? Your choice
Do you want to help Australia transition to cleaner, renewable energy but aren’t sure what to study after school? The good news is there are lots of roads to take in this area of STEM. Below, we look at different pathways in the energy transition engineering via uni and VET.
Once you’ve hatched your major plan, you can research degrees at universities and TAFEs that offer your chosen speciality. Take note of any entry requirements they might have. Lots of engineering degrees require that you’ve studied Year 12 physics and maths (usually Extension 1).
Team uni
So you’ve thought about it and you want to get an engineering degree? Awesome! Engineering majors related to renewable energy include:
- Chemical
- Environmental
- Electrical
Or you could choose a straight Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering from the University of Newcastle, UTS, UNSW, or Edith Cowan University.
VET is for me
Not keen on going to uni or want a more hands-on renewable energy gig? Check out the TAFE websites in your state for more info on the following renewable energy study options plus many more.
- Certificate II or III in Electrotechnology
- Certificate II in Sustainable Energy
- Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (Apprenticeship)
- Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)
- Certificate IV in Engineering (Pathway)
- Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering
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