3t, the leading provider of safety-critical training services and learning technology solutions, and Ørsted, a global offshore wind company, have launched a partnership to deliver wind sector training at Ørsted in Grimsby. The facility is scheduled to open in Summer 2027.
The partnership builds on the longstanding relationship between the two organisations, bringing together 3t’s industry-leading safety-critical training expertise with Ørsted’s experience in developing, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms globally. The facility will initially support Ørsted’s own workforce and contractors, with provision also available to other businesses across the energy sector.
Initial courses at launch will include Basic Safety Training (BST) and Advanced Rescue Training (ART), industry-standard safety and emergency response qualifications that are accredited by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO). The training will equip wind sector workers with the essential practical skills required for wind turbine technicians in or joining the industry to work safely in the field.
The facility will feature a state-of-the-art specialised wind turbine training simulation rig that replicates the internal and external geometry of a wind turbine generator, providing an environment for practical, hands-on training onsite in Grimsby. The equipment will ensure personnel develop and maintain the skills and knowledge required for safe working in challenging settings such as in offshore wind.
Chris Reed, Competent Development Specialist Senior Lead at Ørsted, said: 'Safety is at the heart of everything we do. The new training rig will help equip our people with the skills and practical experience needed in safely operating and maintaining our offshore windfarms. It will not only provide dedicated training for our operational requirements but will also strengthen the expertise of our people. By working collaboratively with industry partners such as 3t, we can help strengthen the sector’s resilience, ensuring offshore wind continues to develop and thrive.
Jamie Purves, Managing Director of 3t Training Services UK, said, 'This partnership builds on a longstanding relationship we’ve built with Ørsted over the years, and we’re delighted to embed our training expertise within their East Coast Hub operations. We have shared values of equipping workers across the sector with critical training to ensure they can work safely and confidently in their roles in often challenging environments, bringing them home safe to their families.'
Source: 3t / Ørsted
