| Code | GS6030 |
|---|---|
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| Fees | Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy Course Fee: €1,000. Full course fee: €6,000. See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 29/11/2025 |
| Credits | 5 |
| Start Date | 10/12/2025 |
Outline
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This course should cover essential topics in Geophysics and Geology for the Offshore Wind sector. It aims to equip learners with practical knowledge and hands-on skills for a career as an Offshore Wind Geophysicist. Participants should learn methodologies, tools and techniques for seabed assessment, geophysical data collection and geotechnical site investigations.
Content:
- The application of geology and geophysics to offshore wind energy development.
- Seabed mapping.
- Seismic imaging and seismic data interpretation.
- Magnetic and electromagnetic imaging.
- Gravity and electric surveys.
- Sub-seabed geotechnical appraisals.
- Environmental impacts of geophysical surveys and the Irish regulatory controls.
- Shipbased data collection.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
| Quantity | Duration | Type | Mode of Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 hr(s) | Lectures | In Person |
| 1 | 3 hr(s) | Practicals/Laboratories | In Person |
| 1 | 2 day(s) | Fieldwork | Online |
Learning Methods:
99 hr(s) independent enquiry
Assessment: Continuous assessment - 100 marks
- Assignment - Shipbased Training Report - 45 marks
- Quiz(zes) - In-class tests - 40 marks
- Laboratory Report - Practical Report - 15 marks
Practicalities
Academic Contact Details for this Course
Prof Andrew Wheeler - School of BEES
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 Ireland is dedicated to fostering skills and expertise and is partnering with UCC on this micro-credential to fund part of the course fee for eligible participants. Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy Course Fee: €1,000. Full course fee: €6,000.
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 €1000.
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