INFORMATION

Industry Training

NZ Certificate in Wind Farm Maintenance
A new training programme ‘The NZ Certificate in Wind Farm Maintenance’ has been developed by wind industry participants and has been approved by the NZ Qualifications Authority. The programme is operated by Connexis and comprises 2 separate qualifications. Connexis is the infrastructure business division of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.

NZ Certificate in Wind farm Maintenance (level 3)

The level 3 programme focuses on the servicing aspects of wind farm maintenance and comprises 60 credits.

NZ Certificate in Wind farm Maintenance (level 4)

The level 4 programme focuses on wind farm diagnostic and repair maintenance activities and comprises 80 credits.

Both the level 3 and level 4 programmes will be supported with on-line course content. As both courses require work experience and passing a workplace assessment it will be necessary to be employed by an organisation that services wind turbines before commencing either course.

The unit standards have been developed for the 2 qualifications and the industry is currently developing the learning and assessment resources. The development is being overseen by Connexis Infrastructure ITO with support from technical experts from within the wind industry.

While technician numbers are relatively low in NZ having this qualification is an important building block to future industry growth and ensuring a focus on technical competency and health and safety in the industry.

For more information on the Programme see Connexis.

Does NZWEA provide wind farm training?

No. NZWEA worked with Connexis and The NZ Qualifications Authority to establish the wind farm maintenace programme, however since its establishment, Connexis is the official training provider.

Does Connexis offer online training for people living outside of NZ?

Connexis does offer online training for wind farm maintenance, but each student must first be sponsored or employed by a NZ based company in the energy sector. Connexis will be able to provide further details.