| Code | GG6581 |
|---|---|
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| Fees | Skillnet Course Fee: €500 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | December 2025 |
| Credits | 5 |
| Start Date | January 2026 |
Outline
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- Overview of data needs and data sources for offshore wind metocean characterisation; sensors (ADCP, wave buoys), sensor set up and acquisition planning;
- Accessing and downloading online datasets (ERA5, CMEMS, NOAA);
- Programming for MetOcean data (Python, NetCDF, GRIB, CSV); Data processing and cleaning;
- Time series and spatial data analysis;
- Data visualization (plots, maps, statistical summaries);
- Application to offshore wind projects (site characterisation, resource assessment, risk and downtime analysis, integration with engineering and environmental data).
Additional Teaching Mode Information
| Quantity | Duration | Type | Mode of Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/2 day | Fieldwork | In Person |
| 1 | 1 day | Tutorials | In Person |
| 10 | 2 hours | Lectures | Online |
Assessment:
Continuous assessment - 2000 word explanatory portfolio characterising conditions at an offshore wind farm - 100 marks
Programme runs on Wednesday.
Practicalities
Academic Contact Details for this Course
Staff, Department of Geography
Requirements
Applications will also be considered from graduates in other disciplines, including those in the Arts or Social Sciences, who have a demonstrable interest and/or experience in coastal and marine management, and who can offer sufficient numerical abilities. A primary degree (180 credits or equivalent), in a cognate area, as detailed in 1 above, plus at least 2 years' experience in a relevant maritime industry (applied) as approved by the module coordinator on a case by case basis under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Fees and Costs
Skillnet Funding
Skillnet is dedicated to fostering skills and expertise in the field of green technology, is partnering with UCC on the MetOcean programming and data analysis micro-credential to fund part of the course fee for eligible participants. Skillnet Course Fee: €500
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Trainees
Key requirements regarding the Trainees:
- Trainees must be based in the Republic of Ireland to be eligible.
- Trainees must be employed within private enterprise/self-employed.
Companies
Key requirements regarding the eligibility of businesses to participate in funding:
- Companies must be from private enterprise based in the Republic of Ireland.
- Skillnet Ireland funding is not available to public sector bodies or organisations that are publicly funded such as community-based not-for-profit companies or charities.
- Commercial semi-state companies are eligible providing that income contributed to a Network is not sourced from the public purse.
- Sole traders are eligible as Companies.
If you have further queries on funding please contact training@skillnetoffshorewindacademy.ie including the module you wish to apply for.
If you are not eligible for funding the course fee is €900.
How To Apply
Please select the following options during your online application (once you have created your profile)
Start a new Micro-credentials application by selecting as below
In the Academic Level tab select the options below:
And then select your programme.
- No payment is processed during application and there is no need to select the sponsored option during application.
- Eligible applicants will be sent a link after submission to process their payment of €500.