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A worker in safety gear, including a helmet and harness, is suspended on a rope while performing maintenance on a large wind turbine blade with several wind turbines in the background, highlighting the military to wind transition in skilled labor.

Employer introductions and funding for industry accredited certificates.

Are you set to leave the armed forces? The offshore Wind, Oil & Gas and Net Zero sectors are booming and have a stated preference to recruit armed forces personnel.

3t Training Services delivers Elcas-approved training for offshore Oil & Gas and the Wind sector, as well as other funding streams for welding, scaffolding, fabric maintenance and site safety roles.

Now is the perfect time to get industry-accredited training and make the transition.

Get in touch today!

Why the Wind Industry?

The wind sector is rapidly growing, providing a wealth of opportunities for those ready to bring their skills to this dynamic field. With the need for qualified technicians rising, ex-forces personnel are in high demand for roles in construction and operation roles in the wind industry.

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Why Oil & Gas?

With so many offshore and onshore petrochemical and oil & gas fields the sector is still recruiting heavily. 3t works with a large number of employers and manpower agencies in the Oil & Gas sector to help get your first start. Atlas Professionals recruit people for deck-hand, roustabout and fabric maintenance roles and have successfully placed 95% of more than 700 new-starters.

Funded Packages and Requirements

Fabric Maintenance

Courses:

  • Train the Painter – 9 days
  • OPITO Blaster – 3 days
  • IRATA Ropes – 5 days
  • Medicals 0.5 days
  • CCNSG Safety Passport – 2 days
  • Abrasive Wheels – 0.5 days

Offshore Engineering Technician

Courses:

  • BOSIET / MIST – 11 days
  • OPITO Banksman Slinger – 3 days
  • OPITO HOIT – 2 days
  • OPITO HERTM – 2 days
  • OPITO OERTM – 3 days
  • Medicals – 1 day
  • CCNSG Safety Passport – 2 days

Services & Maintenance Operative

Courses:

  • CCNSG Safety Passport – 2 days
  • Working at Heights – 1 day
  • Abrasive Wheels – 0.5 days
  • Power & Hand Tools – 0.5 days
  • Manual Handling – 0.5 days
  • Water Jetting – 3 days
  • MJI 10 & 11 – 1.5 days
  • Forklift Truck (<5t) – 5 days
  • Combined Rigger/Banksman – 6 days
  • Medium Risk Confined Spaces – 2 days

Wind Turbine Technician New Start

Courses:

  • GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – 4.5 days
  • GWO Advanced Rescue Training (ART) – 3 days
  • GWO Enhanced First Aid (EFA) – 3 days
  • GWO Slinger Signaller – 2 days
  • OPITO Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) – 1 day
  • OEUK Medicals – 0.5 days
  • GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) – 4 days
  • GWO Lift User – 0.5 days
  • GWO Control of Hazardous Energies (CoHE) – 0.5 days

Site Safety Supervisor

Courses:

NEBOSH General Certificate (Level 3) – 11 days

First Aid at Work (Level 3) – 3 days

Mental Health First Aid (Level 3) – 2 days

CCNSG Safety Passport – 2 days

CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme – 5 days

Control of Substances Hazardous to Heath (COSHH) – 1 day

Why Train with 3t Training Services?

As the leading training provider for the offshore energy sector, 3t Training Services is trusted by the industry. 3t has the largest market share in Oil & Gas and Wind, giving us access to the sectors leading employing companies. In the Wind industry we train 1 in every 4 technicians working offshore. Our strong connections with employers mean that not only will you receive top-tier training, but we will also connect you with employers as much as we can.

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Key Benefits:

  • Fully Funded Training – Zero training costs.
  • Guaranteed Interview – Employers are ready to meet you.
  • Proven Track Record – 3t Training Services is the go-to provider for offshore workers

See what Kenton Baker had to say about their experience of training with 3t and transitioning into the wind industry.

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Working In Wind

Different funding bodies allow different combinations of courses. The choice you make is usually dictated either by where you live or what role you want to go into.

The Wind Turbine Technician is a good “catch-all” training programme for those who want to work offshore as a technician, but aren’t sure in what exact role. They provide the essential industry recognises courses you need to get a first start in the sector. Each programme is slightly different depending on what the funding bodies agreed to, however rest assured each one meets the industries minimum standards.

Book your training today

Explore our comprehensive range of training courses online.

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Take the Next Step Today!

Would you like to book a 1-1 discussion with us?

For more information email us at military2wind@3tglobal.com

Or use the contact form below.

Ready to begin your journey in the offshore industry? Get in touch today to discuss your training options and take the first step towards a fulfilling new career.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to secure your future in one of the offshore industry!

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