Strategic HV Training for the Next Wave of Offshore Wind Projects

27 November 2025

Ireland’s offshore wind sector is entering a period of expansion, and the next wave of projects will demand teams with specialised high-voltage (HV) competence offshore. Yet one challenge persists: real-world, accredited offshore HV training remains scarce, leaving companies and leadership teams racing to prepare their workforce in time.

For senior managers and decision-makers, this isn’t just a skills issue — it’s a strategic one. The organisations that invest early in targeted HV development will reduce operational risk, improve safety outcomes, and position themselves competitively as offshore projects accelerate.

Why Offshore HV Capability Matters

Mid- to senior-level professionals understand that project delays, safety incidents, or compliance gaps in HV operations can ripple across timelines, budgets, and reputations. While your teams may excel onshore, offshore HV systems introduce complex operational, regulatory, and safety challenges that require more than experience - they demand practical, scenario-based training.

The Offshore High Voltage Power Systems micro-credential from the Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy equips your workforce with:

• Practical offshore HV skills through lab-based training in Europe’s largest simulation hub
• Safety-critical knowledge for energisation, fault management, and emergency response
• Accredited, Level 7 recognition demonstrating readiness and competence

Trainees will undertake 4 hours of online learning per week, complemented by four full-day lab sessions in Cork. Entry is open to those with an NFQ Level 6 qualification in a related discipline or equivalent industry experience, with Recognition of Prior Learning available.

A Strategic Investment, Not Just a Training Course

For companies, developing HV-capable teams now is a forward-looking, risk-managed approach. Early investment ensures that your workforce can:

• Step into operational roles on day one with confidence and competence
• Minimise risk exposure through robust, offshore-specific HV protocols
• Strengthen talent pipelines for upcoming fixed and floating offshore projects
• Support compliance and quality standards across high-voltage operations

For mid- to senior-level professionals, this micro-credential offers a pathway to lead and oversee HV operations offshore, reinforcing leadership credibility while enhancing technical acumen; creating a team that is positioned to deliver safely and efficiently at scale.

Act Now: Prepare Your Team Before the Next Project Wave Hits

The next phase of Ireland’s offshore wind rollout is coming fast. Companies and leaders who build offshore-ready teams today will reduce risk, accelerate delivery, and establish themselves as trusted operators in one of Ireland’s fastest growing sectors.

With Skillnet Ireland funding available, this course is available at an introductory price for eligible private sector employees of €1,000.

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