Interested in finding out about starting a career in offshore wind? Our section aimed at assisting individuals can be accessed using our Engagement Tool link below.
If you are at school, college or university or are already employed in another industry and want to learn more about jobs and careers opportunities in the Scottish offshore wind sector then our Engagement Tool can help.   
Information on entry level courses, apprenticeships, degree and specialist training courses required for many of the job roles in offshore wind can be researched here. The Tool also lists many of the job roles in offshore wind along with salary details and expected working environments. 

ESP's very useful 11 module online course can also help those looking to expand their knowledge of the offshore wind sector. See our Futures in Offshore Wind panel below. 
Taken a career break? Then our section on Returner Programmes is worth a look.   

Here you will find a wealth of information about the type of skills, courses and training that is available for companies and their staff members. Whether you are a company in offshore wind looking for information about how to up-skill your workforce or if you are transitioning from another sector and want to re-train your existing staff as part of a market entry strategy, this is the place to start.

Our aim with Skills for Offshore Wind is to guide you to the right source of information or assistance that will enable you to make an informed choice about your company workforce development.

Our portal site is designed to lead companies onto the right path to get the information and assistance you need and signpost it to you as quickly as possible. 

Choose the most appropriate pathway from the four options below 

James Robinson is a WTG Engineer at the Inch Cape Offshore Wind farm having been seconded to the joint venture project from Irish utility, ESB. He has an MSc in Renewable Energy Systems from the University of Strathclyde and a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from Lancaster University.
In his five years of energy industry experience, James has held development phase roles as well as operations & maintenance roles across a range of technologies including fast-response aero-derivative gas turbines, combined cycle gas turbines, low-carbon heat generation for agriculture. He has spent the past three years working in offshore wind with the Inch Cape project. 

James Whittaker is a Duty Marine Coordinator at Inch Cape, based in the Control Room in Montrose. He began his maritime career offshore, completing his STCW sea survival training, medical certification, engineering qualifications and navigational watch training. James originally planned to work towards becoming a ship’s captain, but after seeing the opportunity at Inch Cape, he decided to bring his maritime experience ashore and joined the project as a Marine Coordinator.

Chris
Chris worked for Centrica, handling data to support businesses transitioning to digital ways of working. However, he was keen to make a career change and move into the Offshore Wind industry, recognising the exciting opportunities and career potential within the sector.
He completed the Futures in Offshore Wind course at Dundee and Angus College, which helped him take the next step towards his new career. Chris successfully secured an apprenticeship with Vestas, which he is currently undertaking and thoroughly enjoying. He is excited to continue developing his skills and building his future within the Offshore Wind industry.

Ashleigh
Ashleigh initially studied an HND in Contemporary Art at college before progressing to university to study Interior Design and Architecture. During her studies, she developed a particular interest in the more hands-on engineering aspects of her course and wanted to explore opportunities where she could gain practical experience and get more involved.
Ashleigh took part in the Futures in Offshore Wind course and successfully secured an apprenticeship with Vestas this year. She is really enjoying the experience so far and is looking forward to developing her skills and building a career in the Offshore Wind sector.