This micro-credential covers the following modules:

• Module 1: High Voltage Operations – includes switching, relay protection, energisation & test equipment use.
• Module 2: Safe Management of HV Systems – covers safety legislation (SHAWW, RAMS), human factors, and offshore planning.

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Perform HV operations using real equipment and simulators
• Apply safety legislation and RAMS in offshore contexts
• Troubleshoot and test protection relays and HV components
• Understand digital substations and emergency procedures

This course will deliver 4 hours of online learning per week, and 4 full day lab sessions which require in-person attendance.

Skillnet Course Fee: € TBC

Full Course Fee: € TBC

Eligibility for the subsidised Skillnet Course Fee is based on the following factors:

Trainees

Key requirements regarding the trainee:

• Trainees must be based in the Republic of Ireland to be eligible.
• Trainees must be employed within private enterprise/self-employed.
• This program is designed for professionals working in a related sector, seeking to upskill and transition into the offshore wind industry.

Companies

Key requirements regarding the eligibility of businesses to participate in funding:

• Companies must be from private enterprise based in the Republic of Ireland.
• Skillnet Ireland funding is not available to public sector bodies or organisations that are publicly funded such as community-based not-for-profit companies or charities.
• Commercial semi-state companies are eligible providing that income contributed to a Network is not sourced from the public purse.
• Sole traders are eligible as Companies.

If you are not eligible for funding then the full course fee will apply. Where a trainee enrols on a course and pays the full fee, no refund will be provided if eligibility is determined later.

If you have further queries on funding, please contact training@skillnetoffshorewindacademy.ie including the module you wish to apply for.

• NFQ Level 6 qualification in a related discipline

• OR equivalent industry experience (RPL available).

• Electricians, Electrical engineers & technicians, marine electrical officers, and ORE professionals transitioning into offshore HV roles.

• Companies seeking to develop and upskill their workforce to undertake projects related to offshore wind farm development.

Career Pathways:

This course equips learners with the knowledge and practical understanding required for the safe operation of offshore high-voltage (HV) power systems, opening pathways to specialist careers within the offshore wind sector. Graduates will be well-prepared for roles such as Offshore HV Technician, HV Engineer, or other positions responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure on offshore wind farms. By combining technical competence with a strong focus on safety compliance, the course supports career progression into critical roles that ensure the reliable and efficient delivery of offshore wind energy.

Progression:

This course provides a valuable platform for further academic and professional development, supporting progression to Level 8 and Level 9 programmes in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) and Electrical Engineering. It also strengthens technical competencies for those pursuing roles in offshore high-voltage (HV) operations, ensuring a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. In addition, the course enhances knowledge of offshore safety compliance, equipping learners with the expertise required to work effectively in regulated marine environments and to contribute to the safe, efficient delivery of offshore wind projects.

To learn more or to express interest in this course, contact training@skillnetoffshorewindacademy.ie.