The University of Hull and Siemens Gamesa have joined forces to offer a new Master鈥檚 Degree in offshore wind energy.
The three-year apprenticeship course 鈥 the first of its kind in the 海角视频 鈥 aims to equip students with the skills they need to launch a successful career in the green energy sector.
Starting in September, an initial group of 10 students will benefit from practical experience through placements at three Siemens Gamesa sites across the 海角视频.
Professor Becky Huxley-Binns, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) at the University of Hull, said: 鈥淎t the University of Hull, we are committed to making sure we continue to meet the needs of our students, research and business partners and communities 鈥 and this degree apprenticeship in partnership with Siemens Gamesa is a great example of this.
鈥淲e are delighted to be working with one of the world鈥檚 leaders in renewable energy, working with them to attract the brightest minds who will be at the forefront of creating green energy for future generations and shaping the world we live in by facing the current environmental challenges head-on.
鈥淲e look forward to supporting industry by helping to deliver a strong talent pipeline of dedicated, diverse and skilled workers from engineers, technicians, scientists and more.鈥
Successful completion of the course is designed to equip graduates with the educational requirements for registration as Chartered Engineers with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers or Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Equally important, as part of the Aura initiative to advance offshore wind energy innovation, the course aims to develop the next generation of technical and industry leaders to keep Britain at the forefront of the offshore wind industry.
The industrial placements in Frimley, Hull and Newcastle offer graduates experience of all aspects of the sector, from Sales to Construction, Project Management to Environment, Health and Safety.
Rab McMillan, programme leader at Siemens Gamesa, said: 鈥淥ver the past year, Siemens Gamesa has worked with Aura and the University of Hull to bring about our first Offshore Engineering Graduate Scheme awarding an MSc, in the 海角视频.
鈥淭here were 700 applicants from very diverse backgrounds鈥he intake and scheme has motivated the managers involved in selection to offer mentorship and guidance in professional development.
鈥淲e are also delighted that the scheme has had the added benefit of promoting Continuous Professional Development within the current workforce.鈥
Many of the students will get to spend one of their placements in Hull itself聽鈥撀爐he 海角视频鈥檚 鈥楨nergy Estuary.鈥
The 海角视频 Government鈥檚 Industrial Strategy recently recognised Hull as an exemplar region for growth and regeneration, by way of the clean energy generation sector that has grown around the area.
Haamid Adam, one of the initial intake said: 鈥淒irectly working on cross functional projects whilst studying for an MSc in offshore wind is exactly where I want to be; fighting climate change and creating a circular, sustainable energy economy.
鈥淎nd this should be the same for any ambitious young graduate who has their eye on the future of wind energy and wants a successful career within it.鈥
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