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Sizewell C project update
Sizewell C project update
Video 3:29 mins will supply low-carbon electricity to six million homes. Provide jobs for 900 people. And make a long-lasting positive difference to the economy in the region.
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Nuclear career pathways
An interactive platform which give a wide range of roles in the nuclear sector
Women in Nuclear
Women in Nuclear
Video 3:57 mins Directive to get move females interested in the nuclear energy sector
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Remote vehicle operator on a nuclear site
Video 2:01 mins through an apprenticeship, Jack was able to chose the right job for him
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Hydrogen East has kicked off a new research study to explore the potential for hydrogen production off the coast of East Anglia in the UK. Article to read

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Hydrogen East has kicked off a new research study to explore the potential for hydrogen production off the coast of East Anglia in the UK.
The Bacton Energy Hub: Exploring the potential for hydrogen from the Southern North Sea will research options and scenarios to bring together the region's offshore wind and offshore gas sectors to produce clean hydrogen at scale for cleaner power, heat and transport fuels.

The study will provide a map of existing offshore and onshore energy-related infrastructure and develop options and scenarios for where wind farms, gas platforms, subsea pipelines and cables could be integrated or repurposed over time to support hydrogen production, with the Bacton terminal on North Norfolk's coast being used for injection into the national grid.

It is the first phase of a potential three-part project, comprising a scoping, indicative market assessment, and initial feasibility and options study; options development, detailed project definition, and concept engineering studies; as well as establishment of demonstration project(s) with funding and partnering arrangements, supported by a detailed net zero-based engineering pathway for the Bacton Energy Hub.

The study is being co-funded by OGTC, ORE Catapult, New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership, and North Norfolk District Council, with support from New Anglia Energy, Opergy, and Xodus Group.

A virtual event will be held on 8 April to update stakeholders on project progress, and ongoing work of other Hydrogen East workstreams.

This regional study is also expected to help inform the UK Hydrogen Strategy that the government plans to publish later this year.

"Developing the options for a potential Bacton Energy Hub will help to facilitate and accelerate the transition towards net zero emissions," said Nigel Cornwall, Co-founder of Hydrogen East and a Director at New Anglia Energy.
"It is a key regional project, which could realise extensive potential benefits both in terms of supporting delivery of the Local Industrial Strategy and the stated aim of enabling Norfolk and Suffolk to become the UK's Clean Growth Region. It will contribute to Hydrogen East's driving objective of Norfolk and Suffolk becoming a significant regional hydrogen economy."

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Research on East Anglia's Offshore Hydrogen Potential Kicks Off | Offshore Wind

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Hydrogen East has kicked off a new research study to explore the potential for hydrogen production off the coast of East Anglia in the UK. The Bacton Energy Hub: Exploring the potential for hydrogen from the Southern North Sea will research options and scenarios to bring together the region's offshore wind and offshore gas sectors to produce clean hydrogen at scale for cleaner power, heat and transport fuels.

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Norfolk and Suffolk is well placed to be a global exemplar for clean, low carbon energy production, exporting services and skills globally, whilst increasing the availability of affordable sustainable energy for local communities and businesses.

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From the Institute of Physics, this six minute film showcases the use of physics in the design of energy-efficient buildings. It follows the work of an architect's office and shows how an understanding of heat transfer and thermal insulation is applied in the design of modern buildings.

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Base Location: Scotland - Aberdeen, Peterhead, Dundee, Arbroath, Islay, Oban, Kyle, Stornoway, Orkney, Inverness, Lerwick, Portree, Sloy Power Station (Arrochar), Torr Achilty Dam & Power Station (Muir of Ord), Shin Power Station (Kanmore), Dundreggan Dam (Fort Augustus), Tummel (Pitlochry), Killin Power Station (Killin)
England - Reading, Slough, Poole, New Forest, Aldershot, Portsmouth, Isle Of Wight, Petersfield, Andover, Oxford, Hayes, Melksham, Swindon

Salary: Circa £10,000 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Salary upon finishing the apprenticeship programme circa £26,500.

What is the Role?

We have opportunities for you to join us as a Jointer, Fitter, Linesperson, Mechanical Fitter or in a multi-craft role within Distribution and within Renewables have opportunities for a multi-craft pathway (electrical and mechanical maintenance). All these roles offer you the chance to become a qualified tradesperson in your chosen field.

The programme can take 3 to 4 years to complete and is centred on work based learning and training linked directly to the job.

By the end of the programme you'll have gained valuable on-the job experience, new skills and an industry recognised accreditation, that will offer you the opportunity to build a rewarding and successful career in the energy sector. Salary upon finishing the apprenticeship programme circa £26,500.

You will be supported by a our Apprentice Programme Manager, a dedicated mentor, your SSE colleagues who you'll work with during your on the job training and also by the support you will receive from your college tutors.

The majority of our apprentices attend college on a block release arrangement for several weeks at any one time; this will mean you may have to live away from home for short periods of time but we will support you fully during this time.

What do I need?

We're looking to recruit the best future talent for our sector - and we know that it's not all about qualifications. We're more interested in your innate strengths and the qualities you can bring to SSE.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to:

Be able to demonstrate an ability to use your initiative, be resilient to the continual changes within our sector and always focussed on delivering great results.

You'll have a thirst for knowledge and be able to pick up new skills quickly, working with others to achieve common goals and adjusting your behaviour to reflect the diversity of our workforce and customer base.

Naturally, you'll have a focus on safety and will adhere to our company motto "if it's not safe, we don't do it."

About our Business

We have a number of opportunities this year within Renewables and Distribution;

SSE Renewables is a leading developer and operator of renewable energy, with growth ambitions to treble our renewable energy output by 2030. We drive new growth by identifying, developing, building and operating high quality assets across the UK, Ireland and internationally. With the largest offshore wind development pipeline at over 6GW in the UK and Ireland, an onshore wind pipeline across both markets in excess of 1GW and a 1,459MW hydro portfolio, we have strong opportunities for the future.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution is responsible for ensuring a safe and reliable supply of electricity to 3.8 million customers in communities across its network. SSEN Distribution employs more than 3,500 people, including skilled engineers, customer service teams and future energy experts many of whom live as well as work in the communities they serve. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network they're ensuring local communities from the Shetland Islands to the Isle of Wight, and Portsmouth to Aberdeen continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future.

Life at SSE

If you're considering a career with us, you're probably wondering what's in it for you? From health and wellness to finances and family, we're proud of our benefits package which includes 34 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional days), enhanced maternity and paternity leave, discounted healthcare and a wide range of offers via our SSE Advantage scheme.

At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'.

SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining SSE.

Read more about our inclusion and diversity commitments here.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online.
The deadline to submit your application is the 9th of March at 11.55pm.
If you would like a confidential informal discussion about this role before applying, to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require, please contact apprenticesandtrainees@sse.com. to arrange a call.

We will let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date.

EXTERNAL: Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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Base Location: Scotland - Aberdeen, Peterhead, Dundee, Arbroath, Islay, Oban, Kyle, Stornoway, Orkney, Inverness, Lerwick, Portree, Sloy Power Station (Arrochar), Torr Achilty Dam & Power Station (Muir of Ord), Shin Power Station (Kanmore), Dundreggan Dam (Fort Augustus), Tummel (Pitlochry), Killin Power Station (Killin) England - Reading, Slough, Poole, New Forest, Aldershot, Portsmouth, Isle Of Wight, Petersfield, Andover, Oxford, Hayes, Melksham, Swindon Salary: Circa £10,000 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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People always ask what it's like being at the top of a 100-metre-high wind turbine. It does make your legs go a bit funny when you look over the top. But before I started as a wind turbine technician apprentice with SSE Renewables last year, I was more worried about being sick on the two-hour boat journey you have to take to reach the Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm, 12 miles off the coast of Suffolk.

I grew up locally and did well in my science GCSEs before opting to take a level 3 BTec diploma course in maintenance engineering at East Coast College in Lowestoft. I already had some practical skills and was interested in learning more about electrical systems. Towards the end of the course, I started looking into apprenticeships. I wanted to earn money while I continued studying, rather than building up debt. A lot of my dad's friends worked in the offshore oil industry, and I liked the sound of working outside, being busy and keeping on my feet. I'm not sure how I'd cope being stuck in an office all day. Everyone I spoke to said the same thing: oil is dead, renewables are the future.

The application process with SSE Renewables was intense. There were online tests and a practical exercise where we had to show we could work at height. Once we'd been shortlisted to six, there was the final interview round and two of us were taken on. It's a four-year course, at the end of which we apply to join SSE permanently. I've heard that often this is a formality - the four apprentices in the last round are all still with the company.

I've just started my second year and I'm really enjoying the experience so far. I'm learning skills I wouldn't be able to learn anywhere else and I'm working with a team of people that are really committed to helping me progress. I'm starting to work on bigger jobs and be trusted to handle maintenance tasks on my own. We regularly check the whole of the turbine, clean it, change filters, maybe change the main circuit breaker - whatever's required. Long term, I'd like to specialise in the high voltage side so that I could isolate a particular turbine from the others if necessary. There are only three people authorised to do that on the Greater Gabbard site, so it's an important job.

I'm happy I decided to work in the renewable energy sector in general and wind in particular. It's certainly increased my awareness about the fact that we all have a role to play in making the future a sustainable one.

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'Oil is dead, renewables are the future': why I'm training to became a wind turbine technician

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EDF Sizewell C - learn more about nuclear power

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Apply 8 March to hear from people working on Sizewell C about their roles and how they are working to increase biodiversity in the area. Event 10am to 1pm 8 April

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Are you interested in learning more about nuclear power? Green Skills week 2021

Sizewell C - EDF Energy

Sizewell C is the new nuclear power station planned to be built in Suffolk. Nuclear power is a key way to help the UK meet its Net Zero commitments and reduce our reliance on polluting fossil fuels.

Come join our session and hear from people working on Sizewell C about their roles and how we are working to increase biodiversity in the area.

You will get to hear from people that work in the Sizewell C environment team and learn about their role on the project and the many different environmental organisations we work with.

You will also see some of the habitats we are creating, such as the six hectares of wetland and 60 hectares of surrounding heathland at Aldhurst Farm and some of the wildlife that has made it their home! The wetlands include five lagoons and more than 120,000 reedbeds, have been designed to ensure that reed bed and lowland ditch habitats are able to develop a similar biodiversity value to those within the adjacent Sizewell Marshes SSSI. The wetlands, and surrounding grassland and heathland habitats, are already well established and have been colonised by rare Marsh Harriers, which also breed at Minsmere.

We also hope to give you a preview of a new interactive website we are launching later this year to look around the project during and after we have built the power station.

CRITERIA - Only students living in or going to school/college in Suffolk and Norfolk are eligible to apply for this opportunity.

The insight session will run from 10am until 1pm

Skills/Experiences You Will Gain:

Great For Students Who Are:

Candidate Questions

Below are a number of questions which you will need to answer to apply for this opportunity.

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EEEGR - Part of the smart future min age 14 yrs

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Apply by 8 March to hear from apprentices working within the industry and create a marketing campaign to help attract people into the energy industry. 1 day event on 9 April

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Green Skills Week 2021 - Be Part of a Smart Future - Energy Industry Insight Day

EEEGR

Overview:

It`s an exciting time for the energy sector. We need hundreds of thousands of people to fill future job roles, some of which don`t exist yet. These roles and the people in them will help transform the UK`s energy system to meet the government target of zero UK emissions by 2050. The East of England is a leader in energy transmission as we have a unique mix of energy sources such as offshore wind, oil and gas and nuclear. Over half of the UK`s installed offshore wind capacity comes from the wind farms off the coast of Norfolk and Suffolk and over 30% of the UK`s gas is distributed from the Bacton gas terminal in Norfolk.

The East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) is a membership organisation working with different companies within the energy sector to promote the East Anglian region and encourage investment from the government into the industry locally. We work with businesses to develop their networks, promote their services and help them grow.

Part of what we do is to work with employers, education and training providers, individuals interested in a career within energy and students and young people to promote our sector as a primary career choice and ensure we have an ongoing pipeline of talented individuals for the current and future wellbeing of our industry.

The Opportunity:

Priority will be given to students from Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.

This opportunity will include creating a marketing campaign to help attract people into the energy industry with a particular focus on females in engineering. You will design a Skills for Energy mascot and use this within your campaign to achieve your goal.

You will have the chance to hear from apprentices working within the industry who will share their thoughts on what it`s like to be an apprentice, what they enjoy about working in energy, the skills they have learned and use in their day to day tasks and how they got to where they are today. You will also have the opportunity to ask them questions and advice.

You will gain an overview of the energy industry, work as part of a small team and present your campaign to a panel of industry professionals.

Skills/Experiences You Will Gain:

Great For Students Who Are:

Interested in problem solving

Candidate Questions

Below are a number of questions which you will need to answer to apply for this opportunity.

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Green Skills Week 2021 - Be Part of a Smart Future - Energy Industry Insight Day

EEEGR

Overview:

It`s an exciting time for the energy sector. We need hundreds of thousands of people to fill future job roles, some of which don`t exist yet. These roles and the people in them will help transform the UK`s energy system to meet the government target of zero UK emissions by 2050. The East of England is a leader in energy transmission as we have a unique mix of energy sources such as offshore wind, oil and gas and nuclear. Over half of the UK`s installed offshore wind capacity comes from the wind farms off the coast of Norfolk and Suffolk and over 30% of the UK`s gas is distributed from the Bacton gas terminal in Norfolk.

The East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) is a membership organisation working with different companies within the energy sector to promote the East Anglian region and encourage investment from the government into the industry locally. We work with businesses to develop their networks, promote their services and help them grow.

Part of what we do is to work with employers, education and training providers, individuals interested in a career within energy and students and young people to promote our sector as a primary career choice and ensure we have an ongoing pipeline of talented individuals for the current and future wellbeing of our industry.

The Opportunity:

Priority will be given to students from Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.

This opportunity will include creating a marketing campaign to help attract people into the energy industry with a particular focus on females in engineering. You will design a Skills for Energy mascot and use this within your campaign to achieve your goal.

You will have the chance to hear from apprentices working within the industry who will share their thoughts on what it`s like to be an apprentice, what they enjoy about working in energy, the skills they have learned and use in their day to day tasks and how they got to where they are today. You will also have the opportunity to ask them questions and advice.

You will gain an overview of the energy industry, work as part of a small team and present your campaign to a panel of industry professionals.

Skills/Experiences You Will Gain:

Great For Students Who Are:

Interested in problem solving

Candidate Questions

Below are a number of questions which you will need to answer to apply for this opportunity.

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Green Skills Week 2021 - Be Part of a Smart Future - Energy Industry Insight Day EEEGR Overview: It`s an exciting time for the energy sector. We need hundreds of thousands of people to fill future job roles, some of which don`t exist yet.

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Article to read - the future of East Anglia as a clean energy powerhouse for the UK

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The region's most prominent energy, marine and environmental science research centres, together with regional business, are partnering on a new collaborative bid, which will bring three world-leading research organisations together for the first time and could bring an economic boost to the region.

The £29m bid for the 'Suffolk & Norfolk Research & Innovation on the Sustainable Energy Coast', or 'SuNRISE Coast' for short, will further enhance East Anglia as a clean energy powerhouse for the UK and promote economic and environmental sustainability.

It has passed the first stage of the Strength in Places Fund, a UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) flagship fund designed to invest in innovation-led regional growth, building on established local research strengths and industry collaboration to generate economic impact and high-value jobs.

SuNRISE Coast is led by UEA (University of East Anglia), working with the UK's Centre for the Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), whose headquarters are in Lowestoft, and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, which opened a new office at OrbisEnergy, also in Lowestoft, last year.

These world-leading research organisations will work in partnership with the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR), the regional industry body and the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). If successful, this will be the first major project bringing these three world leading research organisations together in collaboration with industry.

The unique characteristics of the Southern North Sea, off the East Anglian coast, create a favourable environment for offshore and coastal energy developments leading to an unparalleled diversity of energy sector companies.

As a result, it is an ideal exemplar for the energy transition, with natural gas and offshore wind players already co-operating on shared data observatories, offshore training and logistics, and opportunities for a future that includes hydrogen production at scale; fish nurseries and biodiversity havens; e-lighthouses for navigation of autonomous vessels; pioneering new 'aqua-tech' solutions; better co-ordinated management and regulatory frameworks and much more.

In addition, the programme will address important issues of environmental sustainability and diversity and explore new opportunities for improving the health of the Southern North Sea. The five-year SuNRISE Coast programme is designed to address key industry, business and environmental challenges, enabling research and development of novel solutions and generating commercial opportunity to drive clean growth in the region.

UKRI's feedback on the first stage submission highlighted the region's diversity in energy generation, with a mixture of offshore wind, gas and nuclear, that could benefit from greater integration and collaboration between research centres and industry.

The UKRI panel recognised the application's high quality, which was considered 'highly innovative'.

Prof Fiona Lettice, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation at UEA, said: "Our SuNRISE Coast programme focuses on the Sustainable Energy Coast of Suffolk and Norfolk, a key area for growth and deployment of new low carbon and renewable energy technologies, and the largest provider of the UK's energy.

"We have brought together some of the country's leading research bodies, combining local research and business strengths to enable the economic and environmentally sustainable development of the Southern North Sea, supporting growth, employment and billions of pounds of new investment."

Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, said: "We are backing our innovators and with the support they need to turn great ideas into first-class industries, products and technologies. The pioneering projects we are funding today will help create jobs and boost skills across the UK as we continue to drive forward our economic recovery."

David Carlin, Science Director at Cefas, said: "The coast off East Anglia is of national significance, not only for natural gas and renewable energy production, but aquaculture, fishing, marine sciences, and much more.

"Cefas is delighted to be strengthening our existing relationship with UEA and partnering with ORE Catapult, EEEGR, and regional industry partners. Over £20m has been invested in developing our new marine science research campus in Lowestoft which will act as a key innovation asset working with our research and industry communities."

Dr. Stephen Wyatt, Research & Disruptive Innovation Director at ORE Catapult, said: "ORE Catapult works to bridge the gap between industry and academia, translating applied research to match real industry need. Working with key research and industry bodies in the East Anglia region will enable us to address some of the significant opportunities and challenges facing the UK's growing offshore renewable energy industry, to enable us to meet our net-zero targets and kick-start the green economic recovery.

"We saw a critical need for ORE Catapult to be on the ground amongst the innovation community in East Anglia and established our presence in 2019, with the support of New Anglia LEP. We recognised the pivotal role that the region continues to play as a leading offshore energy cluster, with innovative companies at its centre, supported by key research and scientific partners, and port infrastructure."

Simon Gray, Chief Executive of EEEGR, said: "Our members are working across offshore gas, renewables and nuclear, with more than 50 years of expertise in offshore and marine operations.

"The future energy system will require a more integrated and joined approach on the road to net-zero, which will help to maximise the innovation and business opportunities for regional businesses and organisations."

Chris Starkie, Chief Executive of New Anglia LEP, said: "Innovation and the translation of research in commercial opportunity are key drivers of economic growth and the proposed SuNRISE Coast programme offers a significant opportunity to build on our existing clean energy research and innovation strengths across our Universities, Cefas and ORE Catapult's new Lowestoft facility.

"Our region is in an excellent position to benefit from investment in, and growing demand for, clean energy and the Norfolk and Suffolk Local Industrial Strategy affirms our commitment to leading the way as the UK's clean growth region."

The programme development is being supported by leading clean energy expert, Johnathan Reynolds, Managing Director at Opergy Ltd., who also chairs the Norfolk and Suffolk Innovation Board.

For more information and to get involved, contact Business@uea.ac.uk.

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New Anglia LEP’s Sector Skills Plan on Clean Energy sets out the ambitions for the local Low Carbon and Renewable Energy Sector, one of our Key Growth Sectors.

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5 minute, animated video with a simple but compelling introduction to solar energy.

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Video 8:20 mins follows a PhD student as her research into photovoltaic cells takes her to an academic conference in Hawaii.

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From the Institute of Physics, this eight minute film follows a PhD student as her research into photovoltaic cells takes her to an academic conference in Hawaii. This helps to illustrate how collaboration and communication is a big part of a scientist's work.

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Energy Engineering Fulltime course 2021

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A Levels

AAB or ABB with an A in the Extended Project, including Mathematics and one other Science subject. Science A-levels must include a pass in the practical element.

BTEC

DDD in relevant subject. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.

Scottish highers

Only accepted in combination with Scottish Advanced Highers.

Scottish highers advanced

BBC including Mathematics and one other Science subject.

Irish leaving certificate

4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3 including Mathematics and one other Science subject.

Access course

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3, including 12 Level 3 Maths credits and 12 Level 3 credits in one other Science.

European Baccalaureate

80% overall including 80% in Mathematics one other science subject.

International Baccalaureate

33 points including Higher Level 6 in Mathematics and one other Science subject.

GCSE offer

You are required to have Mathematics at a minimum of Grade B or Grade 5 and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.

Additional entry requirements

General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes:
Engineering with a Foundation Year
If you do not meet the academic and or English requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO University of East Anglia offers guaranteed progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree:
International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering International Foundation in Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences
Alternative Qualifications

UEA recognises that some students take a mixture of International Baccalaureate IB or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme IBCP study rather than the full diploma, taking Higher levels in addition to A levels and/or BTEC qualifications. At UEA we do consider a combination of qualifications for entry, provided a minimum of three qualifications are taken at a higher Level. In addition some degree programmes require specific subjects at a higher level.

Students for whom english is a foreign language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Please click here to see our full list.

If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
Pre-sessional English at INTO UEA
English for University Study at INTO UEA

Interviews

Most applicants will not be called for an interview and a decision will be made via UCAS Track. However, for some applicants an interview will be requested. Where an interview is required the Admissions Service will contact you directly to arrange a time.

Gap year

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.

Intakes

This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.

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AAB or ABB with an A in the Extended Project, including Mathematics and one other Science subject. Science A-levels must include a pass in the practical element. DDD in relevant subject. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration. Only accepted in combination with Scottish Advanced Highers.

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Energy engineering with environmental management Fulltime course 2021

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A Levels

ABB including Mathematics and one other Science subject or BBB including Mathematics and one other Science subject with a A in the Extended Project

BTEC

DDM in an Engineering pathway. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration

Scottish highers

AAABB including grade A in Mathematics and a second Science subject

Scottish highers advanced

BCC including Mathematics and a second Science subject

Irish leaving certificate

3 subjects at H2 and 3 subjects at H3, including Mathematics and a second Science subject

Access course

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3, including 12 credits in Mathematics and 12 credits in one other Science

European Baccalaureate

75% overall including 70% in Mathematics and one other science subject

International Baccalaureate

32 points including Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 6 in Mathematics and Higher Level 5 in a second Science subject

GCSE offer

You are required to have Mathematics at a minimum of Grade B or Grade 5 or above and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.

Additional entry requirements

Science A-levels must include a pass in the practical element.

A-Level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes.

If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for this course, our partner INTO UEA offers guaranteed progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a foundation programme. Depending on your interests and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree:
International Foundation in Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering
Alternative Qualifications

UEA recognises that some students take a mixture of International Baccalaureate IB or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme IBCP study rather than the full diploma, taking Higher levels in addition to A levels and/or BTEC qualifications. At UEA we do consider a combination of qualifications for entry, provided a minimum of three qualifications are taken at a higher Level. In addition some degree programmes require specific subjects at a higher level.

Students for whom english is a foreign language

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing) at the following level:

We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Review our English Language Equivalences here.

Interviews

Most applicants will not be called for an interview and a decision will be made via UCAS Track. However, for some applicants an interview will be requested. Where an interview is required the Admissions Service will contact you directly to arrange a time.

Gap year

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.

Intakes

This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.

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BEng Energy Engineering with Environmental Management - UEA

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Careers Page, videos and items to read regarding the varies careers in the organisation. Not just engineering!

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We are experts in distributed energy solutions and power distribution, helping our clients increase the productivity of their assets, decarbonise their infrastructure and increase the value of their power distribution networks.

Unlike the regulated business of UK Power Networks, our operations are not confined to London and the south east of England; we operate throughout the UK and beyond. Our expertise ranges across industries such as airports, rail, defence, water, logistics and fleet, manufacturing, local and central government, and commercial buildings.

Our clients are some of the highest profile organisations from the public and private sector and trust us to deliver safe and reliable fit for purpose energy solutions allowing them to concentrate on their core business.

Our portfolio includes London's five main airports, High Speed 1, Network Rail, London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, Ministry of Defence and Canary Wharf.

We provide end-to-end energy solutions that include energy technology consulting, asset financing, major project delivery, design and build, operations and maintenance, and asset management. We have expertise in distributed energy resources and integrating new technologies, such as electric vehicle infrastructure, battery storage and microgrids.

We pride ourselves on the expertise of our people and we employ world-class engineers and professionals to deliver for our clients.

From airside at Heathrow, to trackside at High Speed 1, and providing electric vehicle solutions for logistics companies, we're looking for commercially driven people to join our team to take on the exciting and varied projects we deliver for our customers.

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We are experts in distributed energy solutions and power distribution, helping our clients increase the productivity of their assets, decarbonise their infrastructure and increase the value of their power distribution networks. Unlike the regulated business of UK Power Networks, our operations are not confined to London and the south east of England; we operate throughout the UK and beyond.

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The East of England Offshore Wind Skills Centre is a collaborative regional training and competence facility in Great Yarmouth that provides support to local people wishing to reskill and gain sustainable employment in the offshore wind industry on the New Anglia Energy Coast. The Skills Centre works with regional and specialist employers to ensure a suitably qualified and skilled workforce.
There are currently two main offers at the centre: A 12 week full-time Level 2 Diploma in Safe Working Practice in the Wind Turbine Industry. Or the 3-4 week Transition to Offshore course for engineers and technicians who are already working in closely aligned industries.
Brandon Lewis, MP for Great Yarmouth said: "There is a huge opportunity here for us, as there are so many job opportunities in this particular sector and it's our job to make sure our candidates have the right skills to satisfy the industry as it grows in the years ahead. I'd like to congratulate everyone involved in pulling this project together. It will play a huge role in the region ensuring we send candidates off, employment ready, with the right skills to branch out into this growing sector."

Ricki Western and Jack Hurren joined the first Transition Course with engineering skills but no employment at that point but they both had an engineering background. Ricki was employed by 3sun straight after the course and starts his career with them in January.

Ricki said "It's been a great opportunity for me to climb the ladder, anyone that completes this course has a fantastic future."

Jack, who recently completed a degree before going on to the Transition Course, Jack said "This course is exactly what you need to get into the industry both for newcomers and experienced workers. You can't just turn up and expect to be employed, you have to be committed, listen and work hard as it's very demanding. It's all worth it in the end and I can't wait to see what the future holds."

The project has been funded by the NALEP Skill Deal with support from the following key partners and training providers:

East Coast College

3sun Group

Greater Gabbard Offshore Winds Limted

Scottish Power Renewables

EEEGR

Skills For energy East of England

Job Centre Plus

Baker Hughes

CWIND Training

Petans

If you would like to sign up to one of the courses then please email owsc@eastcoast.ac.uk

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Offshore Wind Centre - East Coast College

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The East of England Offshore Wind Skills Centre is a collaborative regional training and competence facility in Great Yarmouth that provides support to local people wishing to reskill and gain sustainable employment in the offshore wind industry on the New Anglia Energy Coast.

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Overview

The energy industry is extremely prevalent in our region, not only due to the historically rich oil and gas pickings from the North Sea, but because of an evolving nuclear power strategy and huge offshore wind opportunities. Careers can span everything involved from production to the consumption of energy, including manufacturing and engineering, extraction, refining, generation, sale and distribution.

Ultimately it's about getting energy to where it is needed and in the right form, either underground or over-ground, maintaining equipment and supporting customers as well as the design and manufacture of equipment that extracts energy sources, generating electricity within power stations and engineering the future's renewable power solutions.

Take a look at the various links and job roles below to see what could be in store for you.

Proposed nuclear power station Sizewell C may provide up to 3,600 construction roles, 1,500 management and a further 550 support roles during the construction phase

The New Anglia LEP predicts Norfolk and Suffolk have the potential to benefit from an additional 6,150 full time well-paid skilled Offshore Wind jobs by 2032

The East of England is the second largest centre for energy in the UK which includes oil and gas, offshore and onshore wind energy, solar, nuclear and biomass-fired power generation

Useful subjects:

Business studies * Chemistry * Design & Technology * English * Maths * ICT * Languages * Physics * Science

Jobs ideas for this industry:

Chemical Engineering Technician * Environmental Consultant * Geoscientist * Marine Biologist * Marketing Executive * Nuclear Engineer * Offshore Helideck Assistant * * Wind Turbine Technician * Project Engineer (For more, check out the Job Areas below!)

Next step:

Explore this industry in detail through the job areas below which include detailed job ideas, local employers and opportunities.

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The energy industry is extremely prevalent in our region, not only due to the historically rich oil and gas pickings from the North Sea, but because of an evolving nuclear power strategy and huge offshore wind opportunities. Careers can span everything involved from production to the consumption of energy, including manufacturing and engineering, extraction, refining, generation, sale and distribution.

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Become a pioneer for a more sustainable future for our planet

Energy is integral to everything we do: from driving our cars to powering our kettles. The energy and utilities sector is essential to the economy, supplying water, power and gas to millions of people's homes and businesses. The journey that energy takes, from plant to plug socket, requires a complicated and costly infrastructure that must be constantly maintained. It's also a consumer resource, requiring meters to monitor use.

Careers are on offer across the whole range of utilities, including gas, electricity, water and nuclear power. Apprenticeships cover its generation, transmission, distribution and supply, as well as utility-specific roles in processing, management and maintenance, meaning anyone with an interest in utilities and energy can find a job that's suitable for them.

If you are looking to make a positive difference at a time when the environment and climate change are dominating discussion, employers across the country are on the lookout for the next generation of professionals who can be trained in conservation and efficiency. You'll need a strong work ethic, as well as excellent communication skills, enjoying practical, hands-on work and a dynamic approach.

The commercial thermal insulation operative, community energy specialist, dual fuel smart meter installer and junior energy manager apprenticeships all include this in their briefs, and they'll train you to work on reducing carbon emissions and improving management.

This area can also be highly scientific, with various nuclear-focused apprenticeships available that underline the importance of the nuclear industry and its need for highly trained engineers and scientists. Nuclear operatives, scientists and engineers are required to ensure that systems and equipment operate safely, efficiently and in an environmentally friendly way.

If you are ready to join an industry that needs ground-breaking ideas to help preserve energy for future generations then this is the path for you.

If you are ready to join an industry that needs ground-breaking ideas to help preserve energy for future generations then this is the path for you.`

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Become a pioneer for a more sustainable future for our planet Energy is integral to everything we do: from driving our cars to powering our kettles. The energy and utilities sector is essential to the economy, supplying water, power and gas to millions of people's homes and businesses.

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Renewable Energy Sources - Types of Energy for Kids

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Overview

The energy industry is extremely prevalent in our region, not only due to the historically rich oil and gas pickings from the North Sea, but because of an evolving nuclear power strategy and huge offshore wind opportunities. Careers can span everything involved from production to the consumption of energy, including manufacturing and engineering, extraction, refining, generation, sale and distribution.

Ultimately it's about getting energy to where it is needed and in the right form, either underground or over-ground, maintaining equipment and supporting customers as well as the design and manufacture of equipment that extracts energy sources, generating electricity within power stations and engineering the future's renewable power solutions.

Take a look at the various links and job roles below to see what could be in store for you.

Proposed nuclear power station Sizewell C may provide up to 3,600 construction roles, 1,500 management and a further 550 support roles during the construction phase

The New Anglia LEP predicts Norfolk and Suffolk have the potential to benefit from an additional 6,150 full time well-paid skilled Offshore Wind jobs by 2032

The East of England is the second largest centre for energy in the UK which includes oil and gas, offshore and onshore wind energy, solar, nuclear and biomass-fired power generation

Useful subjects:

Business studies * Chemistry * Design & Technology * English * Maths * ICT * Languages * Physics * Science

Jobs ideas for this industry:

Chemical Engineering Technician * Environmental Consultant * Geoscientist * Marine Biologist * Marketing Executive * Nuclear Engineer * Offshore Helideck Assistant * * Wind Turbine Technician * Project Engineer (For more, check out the Job Areas below!)

Next step:

Explore this industry in detail through the job areas below which include detailed job ideas, local employers and opportunities.

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The energy industry is extremely prevalent in our region, not only due to the historically rich oil and gas pickings from the North Sea, but because of an evolving nuclear power strategy and huge offshore wind opportunities. Careers can span everything involved from production to the consumption of energy, including manufacturing and engineering, extraction, refining, generation, sale and distribution.

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Science in 1 minute: how is biodiesel made?

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A breakthrough where transparent organic solar cells can be used in windows.

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Breakthrough transparent organic solar cells

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Video 2:00 mins You don't just have to be an engineer or chemist! Energy companies need administrators, transport, IT, finance etc...

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Video 1:42 mins New and exciting industry for Mannish

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: Variable ranging from £18,000 to £35,000 (based on electricity generation worker)

Working hours : Average 40 hours per week

What qualifications do you need to be a solar farm manager?

Entry requirements : You can get into this job through an apprenticeship or as a trainee with a company. Engineering qualifications and experience in engineering or maintenance work is also useful. Most employers will expect you to have five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in: English, Maths, Science or Engineering, or Design and Technology
This information is a guide (sources: LMI for All, National Careers Service)

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How to become a solar farm manager: Manish's story

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Variable ranging from £18,000 to £35,000 (based on electricity generation worker) Working hours : Average 40 hours per week Entry requirements : You can get into this job through an apprenticeship or as a trainee with a company. Engineering qualifications and experience in engineering or maintenance work is also useful.

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Video 3:14 mins Turbine Interface Engineer, Francisca Wiggins, is working for a tidal energy company, designing tidal turbines to generate electricity

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Solar energy is used to generate electricity and to produce hot water. Solar energy is energy released by nuclear fusion in the Sun.

Solar cells

Solar cells are devices that convert light energy directly into electrical energy. You may have seen small solar cells in calculators. Larger arrays of solar cells are used to power road signs in remote areas, and even larger arrays are used to power satellites in orbit around Earth.

Advantages

Solar energy is a renewable energy resource and there are no fuel costs.

No harmful polluting gases are produced.

Disadvantages

Solar cells are expensive and inefficient , so the cost of their electricity is high.

Solar cells do not work at night.

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Solar heating - Renewable energy - GCSE Physics (Single Science) Revision - Other - BBC Bitesize

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Solar energy is used to generate electricity and to produce hot water. Solar energy is energy released by nuclear fusion in the Sun. Solar cells are devices that convert light energy directly into electrical energy. You may have seen small solar cells in calculators.

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Wind is produced as a result of giant in the Earth's atmosphere, which are driven by heat energy from the Sun. This means that the kinetic energy in wind is a renewable energy resource - as long as the Sun exists, the wind will too.

Wind turbines

Wind turbines use the wind to drive turbines directly. They have huge blades mounted on a tall tower. The blades are connected to a 'nacelle', or housing, which contains gears linked to a . As the wind blows, it transfers some of its to the blades, which turn and drive the generator. Several wind turbines may be grouped together in windy locations to form wind farms.

To find out more about life on a wind farm, read this article from BBC News: Three steps to build a wind farm .

Disadvantages

Wind farms are noisy and may spoil the view for people living near them.

The amount of electricity generated depends on the strength of the wind.

If there is no wind, there is no electricity.

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Wind energy - Renewable energy - GCSE Physics (Single Science) Revision - Other - BBC Bitesize

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Wind is produced as a result of giant in the Earth's atmosphere, which are driven by heat energy from the Sun. This means that the kinetic energy in wind is a renewable energy resource - as long as the Sun exists, the wind will too. Wind turbines use the wind to drive turbines directly.

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Like the wind, water can be used to drive turbines directly. There are several ways that water can be used, including waves, tides and falling water in hydroelectric power schemes.

The water in the sea rises and falls because of waves on the surface. Wave machines use the kinetic energy in this movement to drive electricity generators.

Huge amounts of water move in and out of river mouths each day because of the tides. A tidal barrage is a barrier built over a river estuary to make use of the kinetic energy in the moving water. The barrage contains electricity generators, which are driven by the water rushing through tubes in the barrage.

Hydroelectric power

Like tidal barrages, hydroelectric power (HEP) stations use the in moving water. Often, the water comes from behind a dam built across a river valley. The water high up behind the dam contains gravitational potential energy . This is transferred to kinetic energy as the water rushes down through tubes inside the dam. The moving water drives electrical , which may be built inside the dam.

Advantages

Water power in its various forms is a renewable energy resource and there are no fuel costs.

No harmful polluting gases are produced.

Tidal barrages and hydroelectric power stations are very reliable and can be easily switched on.

Disadvantages

It has been difficult to scale up the designs for wave machines to produce large amounts of electricity.

Tidal barrages destroy the habitat of estuary species , including wading birds.

Hydroelectricity dams flood farmland and push people from their homes.

The rotting vegetation underwater releases methane, which is a .

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Recording of a lecture 1:05 hour, Prof Gregory Wildgoose (School of Chemistry) explains how he is harnessing the power of specific chemical compounds to revolutionize hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen-rechargeable batteries and capacitors

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Our solar farm generates green energy and income which we use to help support the future delivery of council services in West Suffolk. As central government funding continues to reduce many councils are investing in projects which will deliver savings or an income as well as greater benefits for our communities and environment. This is part of our wider Community Energy Plan.

Best month for solar farm as council marks World Environment Day

It's World Environment Day and West Suffolk Council's solar farm has just recorded its best month so far in terms of the amount of renewable energy it is creating. The 12.4MW solar farm at Toggam Farm in Lakenheath, one of the largest council owned solar farms in the country, plugged in back in August 2016.

Since then it has been generating renewable electricity, sold to the National Grid, and alongside it the income to help fund day to day council services.

May saw it produce 2007MWh of electricity - its best performing month so far. That is the equivalent of powering 600 homes for an entire year.

The sunny weather has seen the solar farm produce 27 percent more electricity than forecast for April and May, bringing with it £411 of income.

Over the last three years the amount generated by the solar farm has created more than £4million of income which after costs, has meant more than £1.2m has been pumped into public services.

The solar farm is just one of the many ways that the Council is helping the environment and making financial benefits for the public purse.
At West Stow it has installed a 117kW ground source heat pump providing renewable heat and cooling to replace an oil and electric heating system for the café, museum and collections buildings. The project achieves both environmental and financial savings.

Councillor John Griffiths said: "Our environment is important to us all, and while many of us have been working from home these past few months, our work to deliver on carbon savings, cut pollution, and generate income to pay for day to day services for residents and businesses across West Suffolk, continues.

"We continue to monitor and take action on air pollution, as we have done in Great Barton in partnership with the county council, earlier this year through the movement of a pedestrian crossing. Other partnership work improving electric vehicle infrastructure and reducing anti-idling had already begun prior to the lockdown restrictions and I look forward to this continuing as soon as is practical.

"Friends of the Earth, named West Suffolk as one of the top areas in the UK for tackling climate change and supporting the environment late last year. Of course, there is more to be done which is why recognising and celebrating World Environment Day is so important."

More details:

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At the end of 2020 ScottishPower Renewables spoke to two employees who have just completed the first year in their graduate roles, Alice O'Brien and Tim Minshall.

Alice, a Commercial Offshore Wind Graduate, provides commercial and contractual support as part of the Global Contract Management Team for ScottishPower Renewables' East Anglia Hub.
Alice reflected on her first year with the company: "Starting a graduate scheme in a new employment sector has been a great move for me; I've received training that will be invaluable to me in my future career. The role is 60% work and 40% training, flexibly structured around each graduate's needs. My favourite thing about working for ScottishPower Renewables is that I can see the tangible benefits, such as the amount of homes we are supplying with green energy."
"The graduate scheme is broken up into a series of placements which have been vital in showing how ScottishPower Renewables works as a company."

Tim was a ScottishPower Scholar and studied for a Masters in Engineering and Climate Change at the University of East Anglia (UEA). After completing the Masters Scholarship Programme he joined ScottishPower Renewables as a Graduate Engineer working on the East Anglia ONE execution phase, coordinating construction and taking part in offshore engineering training.

Tim said: "ScottishPower Renewables' graduate scheme is an amazing opportunity to really dive into the offshore wind industry. I've learnt a huge amount in just one year. I was drawn to wind energy due to the industry's complexity and the engineering challenges it presents.
"The graduate scheme is broken up into a series of placements which have been vital in showing how ScottishPower Renewables works as a company. The placement offers far more to graduates than a regular job in terms of personal development, training and opportunities within the industry."

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Welcome to the Nuclear Career Pathways website

This interactive platform gives you information on a range of roles available in the nuclear sector, whether you are in education and thinking of your first job, or have experience in another sector, or are already working in nuclear and exploring your potential career path.

It concentrates mainly on priority roles for the sector, and those that are nuclear-specific. There are hundreds more occupations in the UK's nuclear sector, including its supply chain, and we know that already useful resources available elsewhere. For this reason, there are links to partner organisations' sites with information on roles in Construction, Engineering Construction and the Royal Navy.

As you explore the site, you will see that roles have been grouped into typical Pathways that someone might follow in their nuclear career. No two people's career paths will be quite the same, so they are intended as examples only. Some roles can be found in more than one Pathway - where this is the case you will see a horizontal arrow showing where you can follow it to another Pathway.

The site is currently being expanded, and we will continue to add roles and pathways as they are developed.

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This interactive platform gives you information on a range of roles available in the nuclear sector, whether you are in education and thinking of your first job, or have experience in another sector, or are already working in nuclear and exploring your potential career path.

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Video 3:57 mins Directive to get move females interested in the nuclear energy sector

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Remote vehicle operator on a nuclear site

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Remote vehicle operator on a nuclear site

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Video 2:01 mins through an apprenticeship, Jack was able to chose the right job for him

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Chemical plant process operator salary : £15,000 to £25,000 average per year

Chemical plant process operator working hours : 42 to 44 hours per week

Chemical plant process operator entry requirements : To get this job you can take a college course which would give you some of the skills and knowledge required. Relevant courses include Level 1 Certificate in Applied Science and Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology. To do these courses, you'll usually need 2 or fewer GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 3 to 1 (D to G) for a Level 1 course and 2 or more GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D) for a Level 2 course. You could also get into the industry through an apprenticeship or applying directly.

This information is a guide (source: National Careers Service)

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Chemical plant process operator salary : £15,000 to £25,000 average per year Chemical plant process operator working hours : 42 to 44 hours per week Chemical plant process operator entry requirements : To get this job you can take a college course which would give you some of the skills and knowledge required.

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Wind turbine technicians maintain and repair wind farm turbines on land and at sea.

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How to become a wind turbine technician

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:

Level 3 Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science

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 do a level 3 advanced apprenticeship as an engineering technician or a maintenance operations engineering technician.

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

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree 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.

More Information

Career tips

Companies are predicted to need more wind turbine technicians in the future as they move to renewable energy sources.

Further information

You can find out more about a career as a wind turbine technician from RenewableUK.

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Wind turbine technicians maintain and repair wind farm turbines on land and at sea.

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Energy engineers research, design and build power generation plants.

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You can do a degree in an engineering or a scientific subject. Some employers may expect you to have a postgraduate qualification.

Relevant subjects include:

mining or petroleum engineering

energy engineering

Earth sciences

environmental engineering

renewable or sustainable energy

If you're interested in postgraduate research and want to continue your studies up to PhD level, you may be able to apply for a course like an EngD.

These courses are offered by the Industrial Doctoral Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy. You would be sponsored by a company to research offshore technologies for wind, wave and tidal power.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including maths and a science for a degree

a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study

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You can do a degree in an engineering or a scientific subject. Some employers may expect you to have a postgraduate qualification. Relevant subjects include: mining or petroleum engineering energy engineering Earth sciences environmental engineering renewable or sustainable energy If you're interested in postgraduate research and want to continue your studies up to PhD level, you may be able to apply for a course like an EngD.

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Renewable Energy - basic explanation of how the forms work

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Renewable Energy - basic explanation of how the forms work

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Enass, from Palestine, is an activist, business woman and entrepreneur. For Enass, engineering is simply about wanting to solve a problem and having the passion and the imagination to create a solution. It’s a combination of being creative and solving problems.

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"Enass, from Palestine, is an activist, business woman and entrepreneur. She co-founded H2GO, an engineering company developing new ways to store clean energy at the age of just 28. She completed a PhD at Cambridge University, after taking undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in applied chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Enass has always been an activist at heart. From a young age, she has thought about air pollution, climate change and the effects of burning oil and gas for energy on the environment. It was only during a trip to Africa when studying for her PhD, that Enass realised how much of a luxury electricity was, with some hospitals only receiving power for 12 hours of the day, and households rushing to do all their cooking and reading while the electricity lasts.

Enass saw this as a problem that engineering could fix, and in the process, help save lives and the environment too. She founded her own company straight out of Cambridge University - focussing on developing a hydrogen battery that would be able to store clean and renewable energy in countries without an electrical grid.

For Enass, engineering is simply about wanting to solve a problem and having the passion and the imagination to create a solution. It's a combination of being creative and solving problems, and applying those two skills, while working in a team, to address some of the biggest problems humanity faces."

This resource forms part of the This is Engineering campaign.

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This resource is an interview with Enass - a power pioneer. "Enass, from Palestine, is an activist, business woman and entrepreneur. She co-founded H2GO, an engineering company developing new ways to store clean energy at the age of just 28.

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This short video, from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, explains the process of nuclear fusion. In this video, scientists from the Culham Centre describe some advantages of fusion over other forms of power generation

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Please be aware that resources have been published on the website in the form that they were originally supplied. This means that procedures reflect general practice and standards applicable at the time resources were produced and cannot be assumed to be acceptable today. Website users are fully responsible for ensuring that any activity, including practical work, which they carry out is in accordance with current regulations related to health and safety and that an appropriate risk assessment has been carried out.

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This film, from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, explains the process of nuclear fusion. Culham Centre for Fusion Energy is one of the world's leading fusion research laboratories, where scientists and engineers are working with partners around the globe to develop fusion as a new source of clean energy for tomorrow's power stations.

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Vattenfall - inspiring the next generation

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Vattenfall - inspiring the next generation

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Student talks about her journey, into engineering, through Vattenfall. The Boreas & Vanguard wind power projects off the North Norfolk Coast

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Vattenfall - inspiring the next generation

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Is a new body bringing together interested parties and key stakeholders on hydrogen specifically in the East of England. We are committed to raising awareness of existing and potential H2 opportunities across East Anglia and to promote the technology and support local supply chains.

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Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy have joined forces with the aim of unlocking a "new era" of offshore green hydrogen production. On 13 January, the companies announced that they will combine their ongoing wind-to-hydrogen developments to address the challenge of decarbonising the economy to tackle the climate crisis.

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RenEnergy know that renewable technology is crucial to reducing our dependence on expensive, unpredictable and polluting fossil fuel imports. Renewable energy will set us on the path to developing a low-carbon, self-sufficient society in the UK. The company is based in Blofield Heath, Norwich

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At RenEnergy we design, supply and install commercial solar PV for businesses, factories, farms, and other organisations. With a range of products including ground and roof-mounted solar panels, solar carports, EV chargers, and batteries, we'll help you find the right product to cut your energy spend and carbon footprint.

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RenEnergy Technology | Commercial Solar PV | Solar Carports | Batteries

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At RenEnergy we design, supply and install commercial solar PV for businesses, factories, farms, and other organisations. With a range of products including ground and roof-mounted solar panels, solar carports, EV chargers, and batteries, we'll help you find the right product to cut your energy spend and carbon footprint.

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Interactive pages

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The UK's world-leading offshore wind industry is growing fast and is set to boom for years to come. Working closely with the Government, the industry Council is aiming to supply more than one third of our country's electricity needs by 2030, powering not just homes, offices and factories but also electric vehicles and heating systems too.

With this ambitious vision comes a huge economic opportunity - to build an industry that will support thousands of jobs throughout the UK, particularly in coastal regions where communities are reaping the economic benefits of offshore wind.

This is a dynamic and innovative sector, offering a variety of professionally rewarding and well-paid career paths. You can make a difference by playing a part in helping to increase the amount of clean power we generate, cutting the UK's carbon emissions by millions of tonnes every year. This interactive map highlights just some of the great employment, educational and community benefits across different regions of the UK - now and in the future.

Click around the map to find out more!

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The UK's world-leading offshore wind industry is growing fast and is set to boom for years to come. Working closely with the Government, the industry Council is aiming to supply more than one third of our country's electricity needs by 2030, powering not just homes, offices and factories but also electric vehicles and heating systems too.

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The resource for anyone interested in a career in renewables, or simply looking to find out more about the industry

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A Beginner's Guide to Careers in Renewable Energy

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As concerns about the environment grow and investment is poured into creating a 'greener' planet, jobs in renewable energy have skyrocketed. Matching innovative technologies with global monetary support, renewable energy is a booming sector. Those with careers in renewable energy are paving the way for the future, while developing advanced