Engineering - Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician (WTMT) - Apprenticeship
This Apprenticeship is for people who wish to pursue a career in the maintenance of large scale commercial wind turbines.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
3 years
Entry Requirements
What are the entry requirements?
• QQI Level 4 Major Award (or equivalent), or at least 3 years trade-related experience.
• Pass Grade in Maths at Level 3 (or equivalent).
• B2 Level of English Language proficiency.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 100m is essential.
• Excellent colour vision is essential
• Pass a medical fitness to work assessment
Further information
Start date 09/11/2026
No fees.
How do I join the Apprenticeship?
In order to commence the Apprenticeship you will need to source a registered employer working within the sector. You can do this by contacting employers working in this sector, or by applying to Kerry ETB through the centralised application system for the WTMT Apprenticeship: apprenticeship@kerryetb.ie
This Apprenticeship is for people who wish to pursue a career in the maintenance of large scale commercial wind turbines. It is designed to meet the needs of the growing Irish Renewable and Sustainable Energy sector. The WTMT Apprenticeship adopts an ‘Earn while you Learn’ model so Apprentices are paid for the duration of their Apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship is aimed at applicants who are at least 16 years of age. It will provide training in occupational areas associated with the role of Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician, including health and safety, and maintenance and fault finding of electrical, mechanical, control and hydraulic systems.
What does a Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician do?
A wind turbine maintenance technician undertakes a range of tasks associated with the maintenance of large-scale commercial wind turbines such as;
safely and effectively inspect, maintain, repair and replace systems and components.
identify and resolve technical problems encountered.
interpret and communicate complete technical information.
understand the structure and ethos associated with the role and the wider industry within which technicians operate.
The programme is delivered over three years across seven stages. There are 4 centre based stages and 3 work based stages as follows:
Year 1
• Stage 1: 5 months (centre based training)
• Stage 2: 7 months (work based training)
Year 2
• Stage 3: 4 months (centre based training)
• Stage 4: 8 months (work based training)
Year 3
• Stage 5: 4 months (centre based training)
• Stage 6: 7 months (work based training)
• Stage 7: 1 month (centre based training)
On successful completion of the Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician (WTMT) Apprenticeship the apprentice is awarded a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Industrial Wind Turbine Engineering.
Contact our Apprenticeships Services Team at Kerry College (Monavalley Campus) on 066 714 9600.