Delaware Tech Partners with UD to Provide Offshore Wind Training
February 28, 2024
Delaware Technical Community College has partnered with the University of Delaware to launch an offshore wind training initiative that started in January 2024. The partnership was made possible through a Department of Labor grant.
Prior to offering the program on the College’s Owens Campus, Delaware Tech worked closely with Maersk Training, a global training provider specializing in maritime and wind training, to evaluate and approve the training site. 另外, four Delaware Tech instructors worked with Maersk Training to undergoing the Global Wind Organization (GWO) Basic Safety Training’s Train the Trainer program to become certified training instructors.
“Upon completion of this course, the students will attain skills that they can use in everyday life,” said Tom Peet, certified basic safety training instructor. “All of these classes teach content that may save someone’s life or prevent injuries. Overall, this program is a great investment for anyone working in an industrial environment.”
The College’s inaugural offshore wind training program spanned five days, with seven participants seeking their GWO Basic Safety Training certification. In order to become certified, the participants must succeed in the following topics: first aid, materials handling, working at heights, 海中生存, and fire awareness. With this certification, individuals who wish to pursue a career in the growing offshore wind industry will have completed an industry prerequisite.
Of the seven participants enrolled, six successfully completed the program and received their certifications.
“I am so glad to have been a part of the first cohort and to be a recipient of the University of Delaware grant for wind farm safety,” said Tracey Gross, one of the students of the program. “I learned a ton and I was happy to push myself out of my comfort zone. There was a lot of attention on our safety and learning what to do in times of emergency in order to help others.”
此时此刻, the College will offer GWO Basic Safety Training on an as-needed basis to support job opportunities in the offshore wind training industry.
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