Renewable Energy Work Experience with Ørsted

Job sector: Energy & Utilities

Overview

Want to be at the forefront of renewable energy solutions? Desire a career that really makes a difference to our planet? Then get ready, as this virtual work experience programme will introduce you to some of the most exciting careers in this sector, with none other than the global leader on climate action - Ørsted.

What’s Included

From green energy solutions such as solar energy and onshore and offshore wind, to the more behind-the-scenes roles in management and back office, this programme will offer you a whistle-stop tour of all corners of Ørsted. You’ll even get the opportunity to hear from the industry professionals themselves in our very own Springpod Sessions. Not only this, but you’ll also complete a series of quizzes and fun activities to help build your understanding of the industry and cement your new-found knowledge. What’s not to like?

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Introduction to Ørsted

In this module, you’ll be introduced to all things Ørsted. We’ll cover some of the areas of work on offer at the energy company, and some of the culture and values adopted by team Ørsted. We’ll explore Ørsted’s stance on sustainability before you’re given the chance to reflect on your knowledge of Ørsted so far.

Green Energy

After an introduction to green energy solutions, we’ll take a look at some exciting developments in solar energy, offshore and onshore wind, renewable hydrogen and energy storage solutions. You’ll be introduced to the concept of renescience before getting to pitch renewable energy sources yourself in this module’s interactive activity.

Technicians

Bring in the technicians! In this third module, we’ll explore the roles and responsibilities involved in this work area. We’ll take a look at some offshore projects, Ørsted’s stance on health and safety, and a typical day in the life of a wind technician. You’ll even take a virtual tour of an Ørsted site and recap what you’ve learned so far in this module’s quiz.

Management

For this module on management, we’ll first take a look at some of the roles and responsibilities involved in being an Ørsted leader. We’ll uncover how managers get involved with offshore projects, and explore the concept of project management in further detail. You’ll even get a behind-the-scenes scoop on a typical day in the life of a manager at Ørsted, allowing you to learn from the very best!

Back Office Support

In this programme’s sixth module, we’ll discover the importance of back-office support in a large company such as Ørsted. This includes everything from media to land and development - so there really is something for everyone at Ørsted! For this module’s interactive activity, you’ll be challenged to write your very own press release, so we want to see you get creative here!

Early Career Pathways

Once you’ve taken a look at some of the brilliant careers involved at Ørsted, we’re sure you’ll want to know how to get involved. That’s why we’ll explore some of the early career pathways on offer, such as apprenticeships and graduate schemes. We’ll take a look at the typical application process before you take your turn in the hot seat with this module’s mock interview activity.

Employability Skills

Put your employability skills to the test in this final module. We’ll discuss the importance of employability skills before deep diving into teamwork, problem-solving and communication. You’ll be prompted to identify some professional strengths and weaknesses in this module’s activity, concluding the programme with a reflective learning summary.

Award: Certificate of completion
Programme dates: 17 June 2024 - 31 May 2025

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How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

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Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

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All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

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