Military leaver Kenton goes from battlefields to windfarms.
Kenton
Baker has made the transition from Army life to the wind industry by successfully completing the Military to Wind ELCAS-approved programme hosted by our sponsors 3t Training Services!
Thirty-one year old Kenton joined the Army’s Royal Artillery after
leaving school and has travelled all over the world for the past 12 years
during his military career.
Kenton
was considering his options on leaving service and decided to pursue a career
in wind as it suited his love of the outdoors and travelling.
After lots of research, Kenton signed up to 3t’s Military to Wind training programme. The programme is approved by ELCAS, meaning you can
access funding to help cover the cost, and includes a wide range of courses,
providing all the mandatory training needed before starting work in the wind
sector.
Kenton successfully completed several Global Wind Organisation
(GWO) courses with 3t including Basic Safety Training (BST), Basic Technical
Training (BTT), Advanced Rescue, Enhanced First Aid, Blade Repair and IRATA
Rope Access.
He went
on to secure a job with Boston Energy as an offshore wind turbine technician.
Kenton said: “Although I was ready to leave the army, I didn’t
want to lose all the valuable skills I’d gained from 12-years in service.
Skills like working in a tightknit team in remote locations, thinking on your
feet and being away from home for extended periods are all suited to working in
the wind industry so it seemed like the perfect fit. I was also keen to gain
additional technical skills such as mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical
knowledge.
“Training
with 3t was a great experience. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable,
and the facilities are fantastic with everything you need in one place. I’m now working in a new and interesting career as a turbine
technician for Boston Energy and I’m looking to learn and develop as much as I
can. For any former military people looking to get into wind, I
can’t recommend 3t highly enough. The company has been fantastic and has set me
up for a great new future.”
Callum Ryder, Marketing Manager at 3t Training Services, said:
“I’m delighted to hear that Kenton has found our Military to Wind programme a
positive experience. There are many synergies between military life and working
in the energy sector and with lots of companies currently looking for new
recruits, there’s never been a better time to make the jump.
At 3t, we work very closely with the energy industry’s key
employers and recruitment companies to help people turn their training into
employment. We help you access the right training courses for the jobs market,
with the best funding options, and point you in the right direction to identify
opportunities.
If you’re keen to pursue a wind career give us a call to find
out more.”
Looking to transition from the Military into Wind?
If you are interested in finding out more about the Military to Wind Training with 3t Training Services, click here
To find out more about using your ELCAS Points for the Military to Wind training course click here