How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
University
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:
- renewable energy engineering
- electrical or mechanical engineering
- electrical power engineering
It might give you an advantage if your course includes the opportunity to get work experience through summer internships or a year in industry.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You could do a college course, which could help you to get a trainee job with a wind turbine engineering company.
Courses include:
- electrical and electronic engineering
- mechanical engineering technology
- T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
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Apprenticeship
You could apply to do an Engineering Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. You could also do a Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
These can take between 3 and 4 years to complete.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Direct Application
You can apply directly for jobs if you've got qualifications and experience in electrical or mechanical engineering from another industry, or from the armed forces.
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Career tips
Companies are predicted to need more wind turbine technicians in the future as industries move towards using renewable energy sources.
Further information
You can find out more about working in the renewable energy industry from RenewableUK and Energy and Utilities Careers and Jobs.