Trades

Renewable Energy Technician

Install and maintain solar, heat pump and wind systems — the practical side of the energy transition.

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Typical pay: €33k–€60k
Usual education: Apprenticeship
Outlook: One of the fastest-growing trades as heating and energy systems change.

A day in the life

Surveys, installs, commissioning and diagnostics, often outdoors and often at height. Plenty of travel between sites.

Ways in

Green skills apprenticeship
Electrical trade plus specialist certification
College energy course

What to study at 16

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Spain

FP de Grado Medio

France

Bac professionnel

Germany

Ausbildung (duale Ausbildung)

Poland

Technikum

Ireland

PLC and apprenticeships

Switzerland

EFZ apprenticeship (Lehre)

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Skills that matter

Safety Awareness Manual Dexterity Scientific Method Problem Solving

Best courses to take

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Apprenticeship

Electrical Installation Apprenticeship (NVQ 3)

Wiring, testing and regulations with paid on-site training.

Electrical qualification widens your work.

Helpful school subjects: Maths, Physics, Design technology

Diploma