How to Retrain for Renewables with ASET’s Industry-Ready Courses

The energy sector is undergoing a dramatic shift - and with it comes an incredible opportunity for skilled workers to retrain, reskill, and thrive in a cleaner, greener future.

At ASET International Energy Training Academy, we're helping individuals take the leap from traditional oil and gas roles into the growing world of renewable energy. Whether you're just starting to explore your options or ready to retrain, here are some key tips to guide your journey - and how ASET can help you every step of the way.

1. Identify Your Transferable Skills

Many of the skills used in oil and gas, construction, marine, and other technical roles are highly transferable to renewable energy. For example:

• Mechanical and Electrical - Skills apply to wind turbine maintenance

• Safety awareness and permit-to-work knowledge are essential in renewables

• Rope access, lifting operations, and confined space work are all relevant offshore

At ASET, our trainers help you map your existing skills to new industry requirements - giving you a clearer path to the next step in your career.

2. Get Qualified with Industry-Recognised Training

Renewables have their own set of mandatory and recognised qualifications. To work in the offshore wind sector, for example, GWO certification is essential. ASET offers:

• GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) ONSHORE
  Includes Working at Height, Manual Handling, First Aid, Fire Awareness, and Manual Handling
  
  

• GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) COMBINED
  Covers Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic Systems & Bolt Tightening
  
  

• GWO Control of Hazardous Energies (COHE)
  Covers Basic Safety, Electrical Safety & Pressure Fluid

These globally recognised certifications are designed to prepare you for real-world conditions in the offshore renewables sector.

3. Take Advantage of Cross-Sector Training Support

Retraining into a new sector can feel like a big step - but you're not alone. There are often industry-backed initiatives and support schemes aimed at helping experienced workers make the move into renewables. These may include financial assistance, career guidance, or access to priority training programmes.

At ASET, we stay up to date with the latest developments and can help guide you to the right resources, ensuring you're informed about any opportunities that could support your transition.

If you're considering your next step, speak to us about your options - we're here to help make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible.

4. Gain Confidence Through Hands-On Learning

Our training isn’t just classroom-based. At ASET, you’ll benefit from practical, scenario-based learning in simulated offshore environments. From turbine component handling to emergency response drills, we prepare you for what the job really looks like.

As one recent trainee put it:

“Tutor took time to explain in detail aspects of the course that were valuable for offshore.”

- Andrew - Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited.

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