Course Summary
Course Category: Apprenticeship Courses (FET / HET)
This Apprenticeship is for people who wish to pursue a career in the maintenance of large scale commercial wind turbines. It is designed to meet the needs of the growing Irish Renewable and Sustainable Energy sector. It will provide training in occupational areas associated with the role of Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician, including health and safety, and maintenance and fault finding of electrical, mechanical, control and hydraulic systems.
Course Details
What will you study?
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The programme is delivered over three years across seven stages. There are 4 centre based stages and 3 work based stages as follows:
Year 1
Stage 1: 5 months (centre based training)
Stage 2: 7 months (work based training)
Year 2
Stage 3: 4 months (centre based training)
Stage 4: 8 months (work based training)
Year 3
Stage 5: 4 months (centre based training)
Stage 6: 7 months (work based training)
Stage 7: 1 month (centre based training)
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Further Research
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