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Engineering: Wind Turbine Technician Pathway

North East Scotland College

Venues

Aberdeen Altens Campus

Content

The two-year Wind Turbine Technician Scholarship will create a pipeline of young talent with the knowledge and technical skills required for onshore and offshore roles. Learners will get a grounding in core engineering knowledge and skills as well as an understanding of the new technologies essential to the successful delivery of net zero, and a foundation in the new in-demand digital skills.

Skills and knowledge training for five days a week over two academic years; ECITB Digital Passport; ECITB Diploma in two disciplines; NC SCQF Level 6 in Engineering; ECITB Mechanical Joint Integrity Training; Wind Turbine Specific Training and Certification; A Health and Safety Passport (CCNSG) and Behavioural Based Safety training; Interaction with ECI employers; £100 a week learner allowance during term time.

Entry Requirements

Maths at National 5 A or B; or NC Engineering (Level 5)

Progression Routes

This course will prepare you for progression into the renewable energy industry.

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

2 years

Department

Engineering

SCQF Level

6

Career Area

Offshore Energy

Career Sectors

Business, Management, Admin and Support

Digital and Technology

Engineers and Engineering Operatives or Technicians

Environment, Health and Safety

Offshore Based

Subsurface Scientists

Transport and Logistics

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