Green jobs volume 2 | Page 7

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Many of the professional positions in companies will require you to hold a graduate or even a postgraduate qualification.

Core STEM degrees are respected by companies. Many universities offer renewable energy related modules and specialist qualifications.

What kind of working environment am I after? Looking for adventures off the coast? If you have the ambition to work at sea, there are many roles for you. It is an exciting environment and you will need good sea legs and be prepared to face the wind, waves and rough weather. Fitness and stamina will be important, especially in the more vocational roles, and working in extreme conditions means that being responsible and safety conscious are crucial parts of the job. Working in offshore wind energy while keeping your feet dry... Success offshore comes from doing as much as possible onshore – every activity completed on land saves time and money. This means that there are opportunities to work in the industry even if working at sea does not appeal. Manufacturing and operations sites are usually at ports, while much of the planning, management, R&D and engineering design can be anywhere.

3. What roles am I suited to? What skills do I need? There is no simple answer,