Turbocharging the VET Workforce
International Technology and Professional Exchange (ITPE) Program
Building capability across Victoria's vocational education and training sector through international engagement, industry collaboration and workforce innovation.
The International Technology and Professional Exchange Program (ITPE) provides Victorian TAFE educators and selected industry representatives with the opportunity to participate in structured international study tours focused on offshore wind, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, construction innovation and workforce development.
Delivered through the Victorian Skills Authority's Turbocharging the VET Workforce initiative, the program provides participants with direct access to leading international vocational education systems, industry training organisations, advanced manufacturers and workforce development leaders.
Participants will undertake an international study tour and contribute to collaborative activities designed to strengthen teaching practice, curriculum development and capability across the Victorian TAFE network.
About the Program
The International Technology and Professional Exchange Program (ITPE) has been designed to strengthen educator capability and support workforce development across Victoria.
Participants will engage directly with leading international education providers, employers, training organisations, industry bodies, researchers and workforce development specialists.
The program focuses on practical learning and application. Participants will investigate international approaches to skills development, training delivery, workforce planning and industry engagement, and consider how these approaches may inform future practice within Victoria.
Participants will also contribute to post-program activities designed to support knowledge sharing and capability building across the Victorian vocational education and training sector.
Study Tour 1: UK/Denmark
United Kingdom and Denmark Offshore Wind and Clean Energy Study Tour DATE TBC This study tour will explore international leadership in offshore wind, renewable energy workforce development and vocational education. Participants will investigate: - Offshore wind workforce development - Renewable energy training systems - Industry-led apprenticeship models - Workforce planning and capability development - Skills development for emerging energy industries - International safety and training standards Indicative organisations and locations may include: - Grimsby Institute - North Lindsey College - Training Wind Academy - Blyth Offshore Wind Precinct - Energy Central - Ørsted - Atlas NextWave - Technical Education Copenhagen (TEC) - Maersk Training - Vestas - Siemens Gamesa - Port of Esbjerg This study tour aligns closely with Victoria's offshore wind ambitions and emerging workforce requirements.
Study Tour 2: Taiwan
Taiwan Innovation, Offshore Wind and Clean Energy Study Tour DATE TBC This study tour will examine how Taiwan is developing capability in renewable energy, offshore wind and emerging technologies. Participants will explore: - Offshore wind development - Renewable energy adoption - Technology integration - Industry and education partnerships - Workforce capability development - Advanced manufacturing supporting clean energy industries Participants will meet with education providers, industry organisations and government agencies involved in workforce transformation and future skills development.
Study Tour 3: Singapore/Sweden
Singapore and Sweden Construction Innovation and Advanced Manufacturing Study Tour DATE TBC This study tour will focus on construction innovation, industrialised construction and advanced manufacturing. Participants will investigate: - Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) - Industrialised construction systems - Modern methods of construction - Advanced manufacturing - Housing productivity - Workforce capability development - Digital technologies in construction and manufacturing Indicative organisations and locations may include: Singapore - BCA Academy - SkillsFuture Singapore - Singapore Polytechnic - ITE Built Environment Technology Centre Sweden - Myresjöhus - Industrialised housing providers - Advanced timber manufacturing organisations - Construction innovation organisations This study tour will explore how education, industry and government are responding to workforce needs in construction and advanced manufacturing.
Expected Program Outputs
Following the study tours, participants will work in groups to contribute to practical outputs that include:
Applied Research Outputs
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Group reports
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Sector recommendations
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Workforce capability frameworks
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Innovation case studies
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Implementation guides
Knowledge Sharing Activities
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Presentations
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Workshops
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Communities of practice meeting
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TAFE briefing sessions
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VET Sector dissemination activities
Curriculum and Learning Resources
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Teaching resources
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Learning materials
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Assessment activities
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Curriculum recommendations
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Professional development resources
Who Can Apply?
Applications may be sought from:
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Victorian TAFE educators
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Teaching teams
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Educational leaders
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Industry representatives
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Other participants nominated through approved Victorian TAFE channels
Priority will be given to applicants working in:
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Offshore wind
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Clean energy
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Construction
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Advanced manufacturing
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Workforce development
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Emerging technologies
Participant Outcomes
Participants will contribute to activities designed to strengthen capability across Victoria's vocational education and training sector.
Following the study tour, participants will work collaboratively to share knowledge, develop resources and contribute to activities that support workforce development, educator capability and sector-wide improvement.
Application Form
Look at the Application Guidelines for further information and tips.
If you do not have the correct documentation such as your CV, letter of support and employer endorsement letter, your application will not be considered.
If you have any questions about the program, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page here.