Aquatic Renewable Energy Technologies (Aqua-RET) 2 Workshop

Vocational Training in Marine Renewable Energy Technologies

3rd International Conference on Ocean Energy in Bilbao

5th September 2010

Review of Functional Map generated

from survey results and how it can be used

presented by

Fiona MacIsaac, Aquatera

• The marine renewables sector is forecast to grow

• National renewable energy targets have been set

Key to this is the availability and development of an appropriately skilled and qualified workforce

Functional Map

describes the functions, or activities, that are carried out across the sector more transparent view of the sector

The functional map will be used to develop a list of prioritised areas of competence based on the prioritised units from the needs analysis

Competency described in terms of learning outcomes (outcome-based approach)

Learning outcome: specify what learners will know or be able to do as a result of a learning activity

Competency list:

• Will demonstrate the diversity and multi-disciplinary of the sector• Can be used by different target audiences:

A) IndustryB) Training organisationsC) Awarding bodies and education expertsD) Individuals

Key Functions provided in needs analysis:

1) Sector research2) Governance3) Local/regional development4) Technology research and development5) Technology manufacture6) Project planning and development7) Project construction and installation8) Project operation9) Decommissioning10) Marine support services11) Other/supporting tasks

Key Functions: Suggested additions

• Operations & Maintenance/ Emergency arrangements/ Disaster management• Public consultation/ Supply Chain development & related infrastructure• Outreach, education and awareness/ Community benefit• Environmental impact assessment (2)• Health and safety operations• System research and development (wavefarm as opposed to WEC devices)• Monitoring and abatement of system induced bio-effects.• Environment compatibility / Wilderness areas preservation/ Living conditions improvement• Technology research and development with scale prototypes/ Monitoring• Maintenance specific technology development• Political Action• Design of associated facilities • Grid infrastructure and planning Policy and SEA

Key Function: 1) Sector research

• Strategic planning • Energy resource assessment • Conceptual engineering • Technical appraisal • Planning constraints • Regional baseline surveying • Infrastructure assessment • Investigation of environmental impacts • Investigation of socio-economic benefits • Market situation and competitiveness

Suggested additions:

1) Marine Safety2) Geotechnical Engineering for Shallow Water Zones3) Producing technology at scale4) More political awareness to ALL ocean renewables5) Offshore installation engineering and implementation6) Electrical engineering 7) Marine operations (2)8) Mass manufacture engineering9) More financial support and credits for other

renewables, other than wind and wave energy10)Maintenance11)Electrical Networks & Equipment / dynamic cables

Key Function: 2) Governance

• Target setting • Policy formulation • Creation of regulatory frameworks • Monitoring regulatory compliance • Monitoring sector performance • Managing strategic investment • Developing advisory capacity • Managing grant aid processes • Setting up leasing arrangements • Setting up licensing arrangements

Suggested additions:

1) Political, Environmental Roadmap for adoption by region, country, etc.

2) Market barriers by region, country, etc.

Key Function: 3) Local/regional development

• Promotion of business opportunities • Planning new infrastructure and upgrades • Public consultation • Stakeholder/sea user engagement • Supporting adjacent/supply industry • Representation of region to prospective investors • Working with local companies to build their businesses • Knowledge of local capacity and capability

No suggested additions

Key Function: 4) Technology research and development

• Electrical/ Mechanical/ Structural/ Aeronautical Engineering research • Hydrodynamics research • Design • Protection of intellectual property • Numerical and experimental modelling • Design verification • Prototype testing and development

Suggested additions:

1) Technoeconomic assessments based on real costs and verified performance

2) Grid Integration

3) Business Modeling

4) Earthling and Lighting protection

Key Function: 5) Technology manufacture

• Basic engineering and steelwork • Manufacture and assembly of electrical components • Manufacture and assembly of mechanical components • Marketing and sales of products

Suggested additions:

1) Clear statement of manufacturing capability & available capacities

2) Communications, IT3) Other ocean energy technologies4) Fibreglass, GPR5) Coatings

Key Function: 6) Project planning and development

• Project planning • Site selection • Technology selection • Baseline environmental and technical surveys • Economic feasibility • Technical feasibility • Public consultation and community engagement • Environmental impact assessment • Risk assessment • Planning and consents

Suggested additions:

1) Health and Safety

2) Marine Operations - feasibility

Key Function: 7) Project construction and installation

• Project management • Civil works • Onshore works • Transportation to site • Onsite assembly • Installation of moorings, devices and cables (electrical infrastructure)

Suggested additions:

1) Health and Safety

2) Sea faring logistics and equipment

Key Function: 8) Project operation

• Data collection, analysis and reporting • Planning of an O&M schedule • Control room operations • Environmental monitoring • Monitoring and inspection of cables, moorings and devices • Service and maintenance works

Suggested additions:

1) Intervention and Marine Operations2) Farm Layout3) Planning and coordinating supply chains4) Health & Safety5) Vessel transit6) Prediction and planning

Key Function: 9) Decommissioning

• Removal of device, mooring & cables • Restoration of site after decommissioning • Post decommissioning monitoring

No suggested additions

Key Function: 10) Marine support services

• Towage applications • Cranage applications • Underwater services (divers and ROVs) • Maritime operations • Port operation • Supply base operation • Grid operation • Emergency response

Suggested additions:

1) Pier upgrading and provision of deep water piers suitable for launching devices

2) Road upgrades within rural areas where the shore point of contact is for potential wave farms

3) Mooring supports

Key Function: 11) Governance

• Target setting • Policy formulation • Creation of regulatory frameworks • Monitoring regulatory compliance • Monitoring sector performance • Managing strategic investment • Developing advisory capacity • Managing grant aid processes • Setting up leasing arrangements • Setting up licensing arrangements

Suggested additions:

1) Political, Environmental Roadmap for adoption by region, country, etc.

2) Market barriers by region, country, etc.

Key Function: 12) Other/supporting tasks

• Occupational Health & Safety • Quality Assurance / Quality Control • Financial issues • Legal issues • Clerical & administration work • Business • Insurance • Public awareness and communications

Suggested additions:

1) Political, Environmental Roadmap for adoption by region, country, etc.

2) Market barriers by region, country, etc.

Key Function: 13) Governance

• Target setting • Policy formulation • Creation of regulatory frameworks • Monitoring regulatory compliance • Monitoring sector performance • Managing strategic investment • Developing advisory capacity • Managing grant aid processes • Setting up leasing arrangements • Setting up licensing arrangements

Suggested additions:

1) Political, Environmental Roadmap for adoption by region, country, etc.

2) Market barriers by region, country, etc.