This qualification has been developed to provide learners with key safety knowledge and skills as well as fundamental technical skills and knowledge to be able to enter the wind turbine industry. Based on inter/national Global Wind Organisation (GWO) safety standards the qualification includes a comprehensive set of units to give learners a launch pad to commence or continue their journey into the sector.
The qualifications supports UK government policies for the continued growth of the wind energy sector, net zero carbon and employment in STEM roles
The qualification was developed with support and input from the sector, including the GWO, Stockton Riverside College (ETC.), influential UK-based training organisations and employers.
The qualification is especially suited to those engaging in a career transition from armed/uniformed services into this growing renewable industry.
The Level 3 Certificate in Safe Working Practice in the Wind Turbine Industry was developed
in Collaboration with Stockton Riverside College, part of ETC.
Delivery
This qualification is composed of 10 units.
Units include:
First Aid in the Wind Turbine Environment
Manual Handling in the Wind Turbine Environment
Fire Safety Awareness in the Wind Turbine Environment
Working at Heights in the Wind Turbine Environment
Marine Safety and Sea Survival in the Wind Turbine Environment
Working with Mechanical Systems in the Wind Turbine Environment
Working with Electrical Systems in the Wind Turbine Environment
Working with Hydraulic Systems in the Wind Turbine Environment
Enhanced First Aid in the Wind Turbine Environment
Advanced Rescue in the Wind Turbine Environment
Assessment tasks will result in each candidate producing a portfolio of evidence meeting each assessment criteria in each unit.
Features
Typical qualification support includes:
