Course: Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation Course
Study Level
Course Code
Offshore Wind Foundation Course
Location
Great Yarmouth Campus
Duration
7 months
FT / PT
Phase 1 – Introduction to Offshore Wind 2 day course
Initial assessment and selection to be able to move to phase 2
Phase 2 – Health & Safety, Employability Skills, Employment Fundamentals for the Wind Industry, Taster Global Wind Offshore (GWO) Sessions and Site Visits.
Assessment and interview to move onto phase 3
Phase 3 – Medical, physical, drug and alcohol test – A pass is required to move onto phase 4.
Phase 4 – GWO Certificates – Working at Height, First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness and Sea Survival.
Requirements
In order to be considered for the fully funded 7 month course, you must meet the following criteria:
- Aged 19 years or over
- Minimum of Level 2 English and Maths
- Medically fit for working at heights, physical training ie. manual handling, firefighting etc. (An OGUK medical and Chester Step (fitness test) will be carried out including drug and alcohol screening prior to course commencement)
Email owsc@eastcoast.ac.uk to enquire/apply for this course.
Progression
Employer sponsorship for further GWO certificates for entry level installation, commissioning, operations and maintenance technicians roles.
Progression into L2/3 technical Apprenticeships, full-time engineering training.
Related Study Programmes
Offshore Wind Turbine Transition Course
4 Weeks