Maersk Training based in Newcastle is aiming to help reduce the acute wind industry skills shortage by launching a new course for people looking to work as wind turbine blade inspection and repair technicians.
The course, Competent Blade Technician (Level 1) Inspection and Repair, is a four day programme approved by Germanischer Lloyd (GL) designed to provide delegates with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to undertake basic inspection, preventative maintenance and repairs to wind turbine blades.
Maersk Training’s Managing Director in Newcastle, Stuart Cameron , said: “With an increasing number of wind turbines approaching the end of their warranty there is an acute shortage of technicians outside of the major OEM’s with the required skills to undertake inspection and repair of wind turbine blades competently.
“Although a subject often shrouded in mystery, around 90% of wind turbine blades are manufactured using the same resin infusion process and almost all blades are inspected and repaired the same way. This course recognised these facts and has been developed in direct response to the needs of the industry. It is suitable not only for people already working in wind turbine operation and maintenance but also people who might be looking for a new career opportunity, such as ex forces personnel, unemployed people etc. We are confident it will prove very popular.”
Courses is held at Maersk Training’s centre in Newcastle with the first course scheduled to run from 9-12 September.
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Press release, August 9, 2013; Image: Maersk Training