Course Overview
The offshore wind industry is growing fast and skilled vessel support crews are essential to keep operations safe and efficient. Our Offshore Wind Vessel Support Crew Skills Bootcamp prepares you for this exciting career by combining practical knowledge with industry-standard safety training and includes a guaranteed job interview upon completion.
You’ll learn what it takes to work on offshore support vessels, from crew transfer procedures and deck operations to emergency response drills. The course also covers STCW basics, and the communication skills needed to thrive in a high-pressure, team-driven environment. This course is ideal for individuals seeking entry-level roles in offshore wind logistics, vessel operations, or marine support services.
What is included:
- STCW Course
- Slinger/Banksman Training
- AEC1
- ENG 1 Medical
- Navigational Watch
- Food Hygiene
- Manual Handling
- Working at Heights
- Fire Training
Eligibility criteria:
Currently, we are only able to offer this bootcamp to applicants who live in Suffolk or Norfolk.
You must:
- Be aged 19+
- Have the right to work in the UK/have a National Insurance number
- Be a current resident in Norfolk or Suffolk
- Have lived in the UK/EU for at least three years or have the right to live and work in the UK.
Start Date
TBC
Course Duration
5 weeks
Training Method
Classroom and industry visits - based at our Energy Skills Centre Lowestoft Campus
Fully Funded*
If you are aged 19+, this course is fully funded if unemployed or self-employed but not currently in the sector
No Experience Required
There is no industry experience required for this course.
Aged 19+
Skills Bootcamps are specifically targeted at candidates aged 19+ years of age.
Where this course will take you
This course has been co-developed with industry. The below partners are just some of those who have supported us to provide site visits and masterclass days during the the course to showcase the Renewables sector and job roles available to you!
Supporting Employers
Course Content
You’ll learn what it takes to work on offshore support vessels, from crew transfer procedures and deck operations to emergency response drills.
Student Support
Every student will need support, advice and guidance at some time during their training and studies. It might be for transport information, learning support, a friendly constructive ear to discuss worries or counselling to support overcoming more serious issues. Our highly-trained advisors will be able to help – and if they believe you need more support, they have access to a wide network of external agencies who will have the answer.
- Provision of wrap-around support.
- Transport and supervision to all off-site visits.
- Weekly monitoring
FAQs
The course team will support where possible study alongside part time work. This will be assessed on an individual basis
The college will undertake initial assessments to ensure that you are supported in your studies.
On successful completion of the course, you will be invited to employer interviews. Employer decisions are final as part of the last stage.
The college will support students as far as possible.
The funding for this course is 19 years and over but please contact the college for further advice on other courses.
Start your application to secure a place on this free, industry-leading Offshore Wind Vessel Bootcamp.
