Green Skills Bootcamp: Delivered, Funded and Ready for You

GWO Working at Height Training: Participants practice safe climbing techniques using fall protection equipment during a Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Working at Height training session

Looking to upskill your team or bring in new talent?

Our Green Skills Bootcamp helps employers meet demand for qualified wind professionals - quickly and cost-effectively. Delivered by Maersk Training, it’s a practical way to invest in people and performance.

Why it matters
The wind sector is growing fast and skills need to keep up. Whether you're strengthening your current team or recruiting new technicians, the Green Skills Bootcamp gives you access to job-ready individuals with industry-recognised qualifications.

Two ways to benefit

Upskill your current employees

Send existing team members on a fully accredited pathway to gain the skills they need for wind.

Recruit trained new starters

Tap into a talent pool of fully certified individuals ready to start work immediately after training.

Funded training – with minimal cost to you

Whether you're upskilling your current team or bringing in new talent, the Green Skills Bootcamp offers high-impact training with low financial commitment.

This government-backed programme is available to employers who want to:

Upskill existing staff with industry-certified, hands-on training
Recruit fully trained, job-ready technicians who are prepared to work from day one

Eligibility criteria apply. Full details are available on our website—designed to make it easy for you to get started without unnecessary admin.

100% funded

This is for new starters only. Not applicable for employers.

90% funded

This is for employees of small and medium-sized businesses (10% employer contribution).

70% funded

This is for employees of larger companies (30% employer contribution).

Course options & locations

Our hands-on training is GWO-accredited and delivered at our centres across the UK. Click each location to see eligibility requirements.

Newcastle

Wind Turbine Technician – New Start Pathway (15 days)

GWO Basic Safety Training, GWO Advanced Rescue Training, GWO Enhanced First Aid, GWO Basic Technical Training

Grimsby

Wind Turbine Technician – New Start Pathway (17 days)

GWO Basic Safety Training, GWO Advanced Rescue Training, GWO Enhanced First Aid, GWO Basic Technical Training, GWO Slinger Signaller, GWO Lift User

Grimsby

Blade Repair Technician Pathway (15 days)

GWO Blade Repair, GWO Basic Safety Training, GWO Advanced Rescue Training, GWO Slinger Signaller

Hull

Wind Turbine Technician New Start Pathway (17 days)

GWO Basic Safety Training, GWO Advanced Rescue Training, GWO Enhanced First Aid, GWO Basic Technical Training, GWO Slinger Signaller, GWO Lift User