Aquatic Renewable Energy Technologies (Aqua-RET) 2 Workshop

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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) Industry B) Training organisations C) Awarding bodies and education experts D) Individuals

4. Key Functions provided in needs analysis: • Sector research • Governance • Local/regional development • Technology research and development • Technology manufacture • Project planning and development • Project construction and installation • Project operation • Decommissioning • Marine support services • Other/supporting tasks

5. 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

6. 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: Marine Safety Geotechnical Engineering for Shallow Water Zones Producing technology at scale More political awareness to ALL ocean renewables Offshore installation engineering and implementation Electrical engineering Marine operations (2) Mass manufacture engineering More financial support and credits for other renewables, other than wind and wave energy Maintenance Electrical Networks & Equipment / dynamic cables

7. 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: Political, Environmental Roadmap for adoption by region, country, etc. Market barriers by region, country, etc.

8. 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

9. 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: Technoeconomic assessments based on real costs and verified performance Grid Integration Business Modeling Earthling and Lighting protection

10. 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: Clear statement of manufacturing capability & available capacities Communications, IT Other ocean energy technologies Fibreglass, GPR Coatings

11. 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: Health and Safety Marine Operations - feasibility

12. 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: Health and Safety Sea faring logistics and equipment

13. 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: Intervention and Marine Operations Farm Layout Planning and coordinating supply chains Health & Safety Vessel transit Prediction and planning

14. Key Function: 9) Decommissioning • Removal of device, mooring & cables • Restoration of site after decommissioning • Post decommissioning monitoring • No suggested additions

15. 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: Pier upgrading and provision of deep water piers suitable for launching devices Road upgrades within rural areas where the shore point of contact is for potential wave farms Mooring supports

16. 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: Political, Environmental Roadmap for adoption by region, country, etc. Market barriers by region, country, etc.

17. 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: Political, Environmental Roadmap for adoption by region, country, etc. Market barriers by region, country, etc.

18. 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: Political, Environmental Roadmap for adoption by region, country, etc. Market barriers by region, country, etc.