Renewable

KidWind Ireland

Network: 
Wind Skillnet
Location of Course Dublin: Dublin West Education Centre; at the Institute of Technology (Tallaght,) Old Blessington Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Sponsor: Energia

Cork: Lifetime Lab, Lee Road, Cork
Sponsor: Bord Gais Energy

Donegal: Donegal Education Centre, Floor 2/3, Pier 1, Quay Street, Donegal Town
Sponsor: RES

Trainer Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT)
Learning Outcomes Lessons include:
• Renewable energy and energy concepts
• Wind energy history
• Basic turbine system concepts & technology
• Blade and turbine design
• Power output and energy of wind
• Wind farms in Ireland
• Wind energy environmental and economic impacts
• Generators & motors
• Classroom projects (building of a model turbine using the classroom kit.)
Further Enquiries Deborah Murphy
Programme Manager
t: 045 899 341
e: deborah@iwea.com
Entry Requirements Must be a registered, qualified Irish teacher at the primary or secondary level in Ireland.
Course Content Aimed at science, mathematics and geography teachers, covering theory and practical wind energy topics at the appropriate level, training is delivered as a hands-on, fun; four day course which includes a visit to a sponsor wind turbine site and a curriculum kit to use in teaching the material to students, which even includes a desk top turbine to be built in the classroom! It’s a great idea for transition year students.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Course dates:
Dublin & Cork:
Tuesday 4th - Friday, 7th June 2013 - Enrol today, spaces are limited.

Donegal:
Monday, 10th - Thursday, 13th June 2013

Duration 4 days
Number of Places 12-15
Course Fee Free of charge to registered, qualified Irish teachers.
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Work at Height

Network: 
Wind Skillnet
Location of Course ARCH, Unit 17 & 2, Manderwood Park, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh
Trainer ARCH delivers specialised work at height and rescue training for the onshore and offshore wind energy industry. ARCH industry accreditations include;
• Full approval by RenewableUK as an approved training provider to deliver Renewable UK approved Working at Height and Rescue – Wind Turbines training.

• Approval by IRATA International to deliver IRATA Industrial Rope Access Training Levels 1-3.

• IRATA International Full Operator Company Status.

Further Enquiries Deborah Murphy
Programme Manager
t: 045 899 341
e: deborah@iwea.com
Course Content Outline of Training Course:
RenewableUK approved Working at Height and Rescue – Wind Turbines training course delivered by ARCH covers the basic safety and competence required for personnel working at height within a wind turbine. The course applies to both on-shore and off-shore activities. On completion of training, participants will be able to climb a fixed ladder, use fall protection equipment, and understand the hazards, risks and basic rescue techniques associated with working at height in a wind turbine generator.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment • Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd March 2013
• Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 22nd May 2013
• Thursday 5th & Friday 6th September 2013
• Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th November 2013

Note - Courses fill quickly, please register and submit payment promptly to ensure placement.

Duration Registration: 8:30am.
Start: 9:00am.
Finish: 5:00pm.
Comment Other possible dates may be available throughout the year, please contact deborah@iwea.com for more information.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate, and be registered with Renewable UK & the Global Wind Organisation.

Course Fee Company Member: €280
Non Member: €400
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

4x4 Off-Road Training

Network: 
Wind Skillnet
Location of Course Oldcastle, Co Meath
Trainer NiFast
Methods of Assessment Assessment / Certification:
Each participant will be assessed on their driving techniques.

A completed driver risk assessment form for each participant will be supplied to their employer along with a certificate of attendance.

Learning Outcomes - To enable the driver to operate their vehicle safely and with confidence.

- To minimise the risk of injury in the performance of their duties.

- To reduce damage claims and maintain brand image.

- To raise driver awareness, concentration and observation skills

Further Enquiries Deborah Murphy
Programme Manager
t: 045 899 341
e: deborah@iwea.com
Entry Requirements A full licence for their vehicle category. One representative vehicle per two drivers will suffice.
Course Content A short theory session outlining the design features of the 4X4 vehicle, covering the on and off road abilities of such a vehicle. A practical session in the drivers own vehicle demonstrating how to negotiate all types of terrain, such as hill climbing, steep descent, traversing, gullies, pits and how to recover a beached vehicle.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment * Wednesday 17th April 2013
* Tuesday 18th June 2013
* Thursday 22nd August 2013
* Tuesday 15th October 2013

Note - Course sizes are limited, and fill up quickly, please register and submit payment promptly to ensure placement.

Comment Course is given on specifically designed outdoor track.
Number of Places 2-5
Course Fee Company Member: €215
Non Member: €306
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

Obtaining Finance for Wind Farm Projects

Network: 
Wind Skillnet
Location of Course IWEA Office, Naas
Eligibility Who Should Attend - The course will be designed to suit a wide audience including windfarm developers, legal advisers, technical consultants, financial advisers, Contractors and anyone involved in the process of windfarm financing. The course will be of interest to anyone involved in the pre-construction and construction of windfarms.
Further Enquiries Deborah Murphy
Programme Manager
t: 045 899 341
e: deborah@iwea.com
Course Content The course will provide a broad knowledge of the key documents and processes required to obtain wind farm finance. With this knowledge the attendees will learn to better understand the financial due diligence requirements with a view to ensuring that key documents are prepared correctly in a timely manner to ensure a successful financing process.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment March, May & September 2013 (dates to be finalised) Please visit our website regularly for the most up-to-date information and registration details on all our courses.
Number of Places 10
Course Fee To be confirmed.
Course Web Page: 
http://www.iwea.com/index.cfm/page/upcomingtrainingcourses1
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

People Management Essentials Training

Network: 
Wind Skillnet
Location of Course IWEA Training Facilities, Naas.
Trainer MaST - Una McDevitt
Learning Outcomes We believe that people learn best by doing. All our courses have a strong emphasis on interaction with the delegates through the use of group exercises, discussion and real- plays based on own work issues (where appropriate).

In facilitating the programmes we will take an informal “workshop” approach to ensure full participation and to ensure that knowledge and experience is shared between delegates and the facilitator.

Further Enquiries Deborah Murphy
Programme Manager
t: 045 899 341
e: deborah@iwea.com
Entry Requirements Research shows that if managers create a work environment where staff feel valued and heard then you start to get real “engagement” from your staff which leads to enhanced work performance and improved profitability.
Course Content Aim
To introduce participants to the essential skills and processes to manage people successfully.

Research shows that if managers create a work environment where staff feel valued and heard then you start to get real “engagement” from your staff which leads to enhanced work performance and improved profitability.

Objectives
During this course participants will:
• Identify their own role in the 'Cycle of Staff Management'
• Look at 10 common mistakes that managers make and identify ways to overcome them
• Learn how to Delegate effectively using both 'Inductive' and 'Deductive' methods of learning
• Identify the four reasons 'why' people under-perform and know how to deal with each
• Learn how to communicate clearly and give objective Feedback

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Date: Friday 14th June 2013
Courses fill quickly, please visit our website to register for this course and for more information on other courses available.
Subjects Taught Morning
• Introduction & Set Objectives
• Clarifying your role in the 'Cycle of Staff Management'
• 10 Common Mistakes and how to overcome them
• Effective Delegation - Inductive and Deductive methods of learning (concluded after lunch)

Afternoon
• The 4 reasons why people under-perform and what to do with each
• Core Communication Skills - Giving effective feedback
• Review Learning Points and Set Action Plans

Duration 1 day
Registration: 8:30am.
Start: 09:00am.
Finish: 5:00pm.
Number of Places 7
Course Fee Company Member: €189.00
Non Member: €265.00
Course Web Page: 
http://www.iwea.com/index.cfm?page=viewEvent&id=209&year=2013&month=6
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

Peatland Development

Network: 
Wind Skillnet
Location of Course IWEA Offices, Naas.
Further Enquiries Deborah Murphy
Programme Manager
t: 045 899 341
e: deborah@iwea.com
Entry Requirements Who Should Attend: Those involved in the development, layout design and construction of infrastructure in upland peat areas including Developers, Project Managers, Local Authority Planners, Planning Consultants, Planning Inspectors, Geologists, Civil, Environmental and Geotechnical Engineers & Contractors.
Course Content The training program is based on experience gained through the working knowledge of the planning and detailed design stages of wind farm developments and on an understanding of the mechanics of peat and peat failures.
Planning & Design - to facilitate developers, planners and consultants involved at the initial stages of developments.
Construction - to facilitate consultants, contractors and site staff involved at the construction stages of developments.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment July 2013 (date to be finalised). Please visit our website regularly for the most up-to-date information and registration details on all our courses.
Number of Places 8
Course Fee To be confirmed.
Course Web Page: 
http://www.iwea.com/index.cfm/page/upcomingtrainingcourses1
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Wind Farm Design

Network: 
Wind Skillnet
Location of Course IWEA Offices, Naas.
Further Enquiries Deborah Murphy
Programme Manager
t: 045 899 341
e: deborah@iwea.com
Entry Requirements Who Should Attend: This course is ideal for industry professionals looking to learn about wind farm design. It will be useful both to those who are working on the design of wind farms, and to those who are seeking to understand the environmental impact a wind farm might have.
Course Content This course will provide a detailed overview of the process of designing wind farm layouts. The course will cover the number of disciplines required for wind farm design and the skilled use of sophisticated software tools; beginning with the principles of wind flow, turbulence and wake effects, through optimised energy production and careful environmental analysis.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment May & September 2013 (dates to be finalised). Please visit our website regularly for the most up-to-date information and registration details on all our courses.
Number of Places 12
Course Fee To be confirmed.
Course Web Page: 
http://www.iwea.com/index.cfm/page/upcomingtrainingcourses1
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

Grid Connections

Network: 
Wind Skillnet
Location of Course IWEA, Osberstown, Naas, Co. Kildare
Trainer Rory Mullan, Mullan Grid Consulting
Further Enquiries Deborah Murphy
Programme Manager
t: 045 899 341
e: deborah@iwea.com
Course Content Course Overview: This one day training course will provide a detailed overview of the Grid connection process as well as giving an overview of the Irish Electricity Systems and its operation.

The course will be of particular interest to Generators, Developers, Engineers and those who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of the process and procedures governing the connection of generation plant to the Irish Electricity Network.

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Monday 13th May 2013
Monday 14th October 2013
* Note - Courses fill quickly, please register and submit payment promptly to ensure placement.
Duration Registration: 9:00
Start: 9:30AM
Finish: 5:00PM
Course Fee Company Member: €189
Non Member: €270
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

Turbine Supplier Worrkshop

Network: 
Wind Skillnet
Location of Course To be confirmed.
Further Enquiries Deborah Murphy
Programme Manager
t: 045 899 341
e: deborah@iwea.com
Course Content Rationale:
Wind Turbine Suppliers will give a presentation on the current turbines they offer in the Irish market, including an outline of the basic technology, and an overview of their future pipeline of products and developments.
The benefits to attending this presentation include;
• Gaining, or updating your understanding of the wind turbines currently on offer in Ireland.
• Learn more about the technology involved in each manufacturers wind turbines.
• Meet the various wind turbine manufacturers and discuss their products.
• Gain an insight into likely future developments in wind turbine technology and products.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Date to be confirmed.
Course Fee Costs to be determined.
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

Electrical Safety on Windfarms

Network: 
Wind Skillnet
Location of Course IWEA Offices, Osberstown, Naas.
Trainer Egan Safety Solutions
Further Enquiries Deborah Murphy
Programme Manager
t: 045 899 341
e: deborah@iwea.com
Course Content Course Outline: To give participants an appreciation of the hazards involved when working with or in the vicinity of electricity in a wind farm environment. This course is aimed at both electrical and non-electrical personnel. The course covers basic electrical principles and focuses on electrical hazards in this type of work setting. Relevant legislation and industry best practice are also covered.

Who Should Attend:
All those with responsibility for managing electrical safety during the life cycle of a wind farm such as wind farm owners, wind farm operators, wind turbine suppliers, project supervisor construction stage (PSCS) and electrical contractors.

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Tuesday 26 February 2013
Subjects Taught Learning Outcomes:
An awareness and understanding of the following:
• Electrical Safety Legislation
• Electrical standards, best practice and IWEA Health and Safety Guidelines
• Electrical Hazards
• Electrical System Protection
• Dead Work & Lock Out / Tag Out
• Live Work - Definitions, Requirements & PPE.
Duration Registration: 8:30AM
Start: 9:00AM
Finish: 1:00PM
Comment * Note - Courses fill quickly, please register and submit payment promptly to ensure placement.
Course Fee Company Member: €150.00
Non Member: €215.00
Unemployed: Free of Charge
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No
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