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We are an offshore wind training provider based in North East England. Created by experienced industry heavyweights, using our extensive hands-on knowledge to train the next generation of clean energy professionals.

Courses are targeted at candidates wishing to enter the offshore wind industry, to strengthen existing skills, and bring new opportunities to already successful careers.

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GWO Basic Technical Training
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GWO - Basic Safety Training

Duration: 5 Days | 3 Day Refresher

location: Blyth

Overview: The combined five mandatory Global Wind Organisation training courses that introduce participants to the wind industry taken over 5 days.

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GWO Advanced Rescue Training
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GWO - Advanced Rescue Training (ART)

Duration: 3 Days

location: Blyth

Overview: Advanced Rescue Training (ART) enables participants to perform entry-type injured person rescue operations, using industry standard rescue equipment, rescue methods and techniques, exceeding those learned in GWO BST - Working at Height.

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GWO Enhanced First Aid
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GWO - Enhanced First Aid (EFA)

Duration: 3 Days | 2 Day Refresher

location: Blyth

Overview: This 3 day course teaches how to administer safe and effective Enhanced First Aid in the wind turbine industry/ WTG environment, in accordance with GWO Enhanced First Aid Standard, through theoretical and practical training.

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GWO Working At Height
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GWO - Working At Height

Duration: 1 Days | 0.5 Day Refresher

location: Blyth

Overview: This course makes up 1/5 of the GWO BST modules and can be taken as an initial module or as a refresher.

The training involves teaching how to use personal protective equipment, work safely at height and perform basic rescue operations in a remote turbine environment.

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Cable Jointing and termination courses

GWO Basic Technical Training
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Field Technician Medium Voltage 33kV - City & Guilds Assured Programme

Duration: 5 Days

location: Blyth

Overview: Developed by leading industry experts who saw the need to bridge the gap between existing fibre optic training and the exact requirements of offshore wind.

The course includes basics that you’ll be required to know for working as a Fibre Optic Technician

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Field Technician Medium Voltage 66kV
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Field Technician High Voltage 66kV for Offshore Wind - City & Guilds Assured Programme

Duration: 5 Days

location: Blyth

Overview: Suitable for learners already experienced in cable jointing and termination. The course is delivered by industry cable experts with experience of installation/construction and maintenance contracts.

The course includes basics that you’ll be required to know for working as a cable technician.

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Field Technician Medium Voltage 66kV
High Voltage Jointing and Termination NKT 72kV Click to view course details

High Voltage Jointing and Termination NKT 72kV

Duration: 2 Days

location: Blyth

Overview: Hands on training course led by experienced trainers, covering all aspects of accessory installation for the NKT72CB product. Our professional trainers will provide clear theoretical understanding of the subject, leaving cable jointers much better placed to complete projects on time and in a problem-free way.

Successful completion of test piece will result in NKT certification on this product.

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Subsea Cable Testing and Fault Location
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Subsea Cable Testing and Fault Location - City & Guilds Assured Programme

Duration: 5 Days

location: Blyth

Overview: Developed by industry experts from offshore wind and the Faraday Centre to prepare engineers and technicians to successfully test and fault locate on subsea cables. Using specially designed test rigs for practical sessions with simulated faults that you’d encounter in the offshore environment.

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What our Learners Say :

  • "The Wind Academy has been a game-changer for me. From my first enquiry to completing multiple courses, the team have been supportive, professional, and genuinely encouraging throughout. The tutors are knowledgeable, experienced, and make the training engaging and enjoyable — they even remembered me by name each time I returned, which really stood out. Thanks to the skills and confidence I gained here I was able to secure my first offshore project as an Electrical Technician within months."

    Kyle Davis

  • "I’ve just renewed my GWO’s at the Wind Academy in Blyth and they were really helpful and professional. Thanks to Geoff Briggs and all the team at Blyth, I would highly recommend anyone to use The Wind Academy if you’re looking to get into the renewable’s industry. They have a vast amount of courses available and are very welcoming."

    Scott Goodwin

  • "I absolutely loved my time at the Wind Academy from start to finish, all of the staff/teachers were so helpful throughout my journey in helping me achieve my goals and have fully supported me ever since. I would like to give a special thanks to Simon who pushed me to reach the next level with OTDR testing. Overall this is a fantastic course!"

    Kane Jordan

  • "Jonny delivered the course very well keeping everyone engaged. Great mix of theory and practical. I would recommend the course for people wanting to get an entry level of understanding of offshore wind."

    Jona Mcghin

  • "I had an outstanding experience with Lee and the team at The Wind Academy when I completed the City and Guilds Fibre Optics course. Simon was absolutely brilliant—he had a fantastic attitude and was incredibly approachable. I would highly recommend The Wind Academy to anyone looking for hands-on experience in Fibre Optics. They truly set you up for a career in the renewable sector."

    Derek Noble

  • "The team have a vast knowledge which they share. It is not just about how to do the testing it’s also why and how things operate. The test area set up is really good and simulates real testing on a site. I had little knowledge of it before the course but have came away very confident."

    Brian Softley