National Wind Farm Training Centre is announcing at Offshore Wind 2011 its partnership with two colleges on the UK’s east and west coasts; Lowestoft and Barrow-in-Furness. In conjunction with Lowestoft College and Furness College, NWFTC will provide specialist, customisable courses to meet the demands of the fast-growing offshore wind energy sector.

The training facilities at both sites include purpose built towers to simulate a wind turbine. At Lowestoft, the College’s Environmental Training Pool, which simulates sea conditions including waves, wind, rain and varying light levels, will be used for associated Marine Safety Training. In addition NWFTC and the Colleges will be uniquely positioned to offer a comprehensive training service to the wind industry including climbing, rescue, first aid, sea survival, boat transfer, confined space, fire fighting, emergency response and vessel crew training.