Here is a list of training programs relevant to working in hydrogen production and wind turbine construction, including specific courses available in Newfoundland & Labrador:
Engineering Programs
Wind Turbine Technician Programs
College of the North Atlantic (CNA):
Wind Turbine Technician Program:
The Wind Turbine Technician program prepares students for the energy industry by developing skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Students apply classroom theory in a wind turbine facility and receive critical safety training, including working at heights and inside nacelles, with a focus on industry safety protocols.
Hydrogen Technician Programs
College of the North Atlantic (CNA):
Hydrogen Technician Program:
With training as a Hydrogen Technician, students will gain strong technical skills and be on the cutting edge of a revolutionary change in the sustainable energy economy.
Memorial University:
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science:
Offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Mechanical, Electrical, Process and Civil Engineering. These programs include courses in renewable energy systems and related fields, such as energy sustainability and power systems.
Renewable Energy Technology Programs
College of the North Atlantic (CNA):
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (Power and Energy Systems) Diploma:
This program covers renewable energy technologies such as wind, solar, and energy management systems.
Welding and Metal Fabrication
College of the North Atlantic (CNA):
Welding Engineering Technology Diploma:
Provides comprehensive training in welding, focusing on industrial and specialized welding techniques for sectors such as renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
Academy Canada:
Welder (Pre-Employment) Program
Provides students with a wide range of skills that are needed to work as a first-year apprentice, including those related to safety, blueprint reading, plasma arc cutting/gouging, fuel brazing, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux-cored arc welding and fabrication as well as many others. These skills are useful building blocks for later work in renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
Academy Canada:
Sheet Metal Worker (Pre-Employment) Program
This pre-employment apprenticeship program provides students with training requirements to become a first-year apprentice. Sheet Metal Workers fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal products, which are useful skills for later work in renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
Environmental and Safety Training
Marine Institute of Memorial University:
Safety and Environmental Management Programs:
Offers courses in safety management and environmental protection, relevant for working in renewable energy industries.
Memorial University:
Major in Biology (Applied ecology and conservation):
Prepares students with ecological knowledge, field experience, and analytical skills, which can enable graduates to assess potential environmental impacts and mitigate potential effects on wildlife, such as avian species, in renewable energy projects.
Industrial Instrumentation and Control Programs
College of the North Atlantic (CNA):
Instrumentation and Controls Technician Program:
Focuses on the installation, maintenance, and calibration of industrial control systems, including those used in energy production.
Process Technology Programs
College of the North Atlantic (CNA):
Chemical Process Engineering Technology Program:
This program provides training on the processes involved in chemical production, relevant for working in hydrogen facilities.
Maritime Training for Offshore Wind
Marine Institute of Memorial University:
Offshore Safety and Survival Training:
Provides specialized training for working safely in offshore environments, relevant for offshore wind projects.
Electrical and Power Systems Programs
College of the North Atlantic (CNA):
Industrial Electrical Engineering Technology Program:
Focuses on training students in electrical systems, including industrial and renewable energy applications.
Academy Canada:
Construction/Industrial Electrician (Pre-Employment) Program
Provides students with a wide range of skills that are needed to work as a certified first-year apprentice in either the construction or industrial sector, which is beneficial for renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
Information Technology Programs
Keyin College:
Computer Service Technician Program
Provides students with the theory of computer systems and operating systems while developing practical skills through hands-on application software to gain a level of expertise with the most commonly used office programs. Combining skills such as hardware installation and configuration, operating systems, and systems optimization, graduates could pursue roles in installation, maintenance, network setup, or monitoring in various renewable energy projects.
Project Management in Renewable Energy
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN):
Certificate in Project Management:
This program offers courses in project management that are applicable to various industries, including renewable energy. It is designed for those looking to manage projects in engineering and sustainability sectors.
