News from Newcastle

Tuesday, 01 May 2012 12:57

A NEW purpose-build skills centre has opened its doors in the borough which could see thousands of people trained in the renewable energy sector.

Offshore training expert Advanced Industrial Solutions (AIS) has teamed up with Maersk Training to create the one-stop-shop at the AIS centre on the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate in North Shields.

The well-equipped centre – which will create 80 jobs in the process – will provide dedicated training for the rapidly expanding wind industry as well as the offshore, maritime and industrial sectors.

See more about the new centre here

Source: www.newsguardian.co.uk

 
 
Tuesday, 01 May 2012 12:53

A new wind and maritime training centre has opened in North Tyneside to prepare for thousands of potential jobs in the renewable energy sector.

The specialist centre developed by Advanced Industrial Solutions and Maersk training provides a hub for developing skills across the renewable energy, offshore, maritime and industrial sectors.
It features a 65ft high wind training tower and rigging and lifting areas where trainees can learn new skills.

Up to 80 jobs will be created at the centre itself over the next three years, and they expect to train 2000 people a year to take on jobs in the expanding renewabel energy sector.
It is hoped there will be thousands of jobs created in the region in the Green energy sector over the next few years.

Maersk Training's Michael Bang said: "Sectors like renewable energy are experiencing unprecedented  growth and have resulting skills shortages that need to be plugged.
"That's where our centre is ideally placed to help equip the workforce with the skills that are needed."
As well as providing skills training for industry, the centre will also offer school visits and work placements.

See more here

Source: sky.com

 
 
Tuesday, 01 May 2012 12:50

Hanging from 65ft on a wind turbine, or bolting a high-powered cable while off a ladder: two skills the region's first offshore training centre will teach from today.

Advanced Industrial Solutions and Maersk Training are opening the first offshore and onshore skills hub.They say they're expecting more than 4,000 customers through their doors this year.
The centre will teach engineers and mechanics how to work in the wind turbine environment safely, including from terrifying heights.

See more here

Source ITV.COM 

 
   
Tuesday, 01 May 2012 12:38

A NEW purpose-build skills centre has opened its doors in the borough which could see thousands of people trained in the renewable energy sector.

Offshore training expert Advanced Industrial Solutions (AIS) has teamed up with Maersk Training to create the one-stop-shop at the AIS centre on the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate in North Shields.

The well-equipped centre – which will create 80 jobs in the process – will provide dedicated training for the rapidly expanding wind industry as well as the offshore, maritime and industrial sectors.

See more here

 
 
Monday, 23 January 2012 10:16

Specialist Wind Training Centre to open in Newcastle, England.

Exciting news for our Maersk Training division in Newcastle as they prepare to open their specialist Wind & Maritime Training Centre at the beginning of March.

Bringing together state of the art technology, highly experienced trainers, a passion about the safety and well being of our delegates and an exciting range of new, innovative courses that will deliver skills, confidence and a safe place of work for all employed in a challenging environment.

Already enquiries are flooding in and the centre looks forward to opening its doors and providing a first class service to the industry with flexibility being the key.

Joscelyn Shaw, General Manager, is confident that, "we have listened carefully to what our Customers needs are and have developed a Centre that is entirely client focused, ensuring that flexible delivery of courses, both prescribed and bespoke, are available when required with safety and undisputed service being our absolute goal. We offer an entire package here in Newcastle including all offshore & sea survival, maritime, people skills, technical and personal development courses. Here at Maersk Training Newcastle, we have a special interest in Wind Turbine specific courses and development of bespoke training that will undoubtedly be in high demand as this sector of Renewable Energy continues to grow at a rapid pace."

For further information please contact our dedicated Team on +44 (0) 7920 593 592 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
   
 

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