Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician (WTMT) - Apprenticeship
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.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
3 years
Entry Requirements
What are the entry requirements?
• At least 18 years of age
• QQI Level 4 Major Award (or equivalent), or at least 3 years trade-related experience.
• Pass Grade in Maths at Level 3 (or equivalent).
• B2 Level of English Language proficiency.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 100m is essential.
• Excellent colour vision is essential
• Pass a medical fitness to work assessment
Further information
How do I join the Apprenticeship?
In order to commence the Apprenticeship you will need to source a registered employer working within the sector. You can do this by contacting employers working in this sector, or by applying to Kerry ETB through the centralised application system for the WTMT Apprenticeship: info@kerrycollege.ie
Overview
The WTMT Apprenticeship adopts an ‘Earn while you Learn’ model so Apprentices are paid for the duration of their Apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship is aimed at applicants who are at least 18 years of age. 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.
What does a Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician do?
A wind turbine maintenance technician undertakes a range of tasks associated with the maintenance of large-scale commercial wind turbines such as;
- safely and effectively inspect, maintain, repair and replace systems and components.
- identify and resolve technical problems encountered.
- interpret and communicate complete technical information.
- understand the structure and ethos associated with the role and the wider industry within which technicians operate.
How does the training work?
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)
You will be trained in a progressive manner so that on
successful completion of the Apprenticeship you will be fully
competent in the role of Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician.
You will be trained and assessed both on and off the job.
The training is set out in phases so that you will get to put
your skills into practice on the job at the end of each period
of training off the job.
The following modules will be completed as part of the WTMT Apprenticeship:
YEAR 1
Induction
Wind Turbine Health and Safety
Introduction to ICT
Wind Turbine Operations
Electrical Systems 1
Mechanical Systems 1 |
On the Job Experience
YEAR 2
Electrical Systems 2
Mechanical Systems 2
Inspection and Maintenance of Wind Turbine Components
On the Job Experience
YEAR 3
Electrical Systems 3
Mechanical Systems 3
Diagnostics and Locating Faults on Wind Turbine Component|
On the Job Experience
Capstone Assessment
What is the certification?
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Industrial Wind Turbine Engineering
6M21803
Contact our Apprenticeships Services Team at Kerry College (Monavalley Campus)
Tel: 066 714 9600.
Email: apprenticeship@kerryetb.ie