Solar Farm Installation (VWEX)

Engage in an immersive 360-degree virtual work experience in Solar Farm Installation with Green Building Renewables, designed to provide you with hands-on insights into the rapidly growing field of renewable energy. This innovative experience places you in realistic solar farm environments, where you’ll learn the essential skills and techniques required to successfully install and maintain solar panels in large-scale renewable energy projects.

Through this interactive training, you’ll explore each phase of solar farm installation, from site preparation and panel assembly to wiring, inverter setup, and grid connection. You’ll gain practical knowledge of photovoltaic (PV) technology, understanding how solar panels convert sunlight into electricity and how to ensure their optimal positioning and alignment for maximum energy efficiency.

In addition to installation techniques, this virtual experience covers essential maintenance practices, such as panel cleaning, system diagnostics, and troubleshooting common issues to ensure the long-term performance of solar farms. You’ll also learn about the environmental and economic benefits of solar energy, exploring how solar farms contribute to sustainable energy solutions and reduce carbon footprints.

By the end of this experience, you’ll be equipped with the technical orientation, familiarisation and safety knowledge needed to excel in solar farm installation, making this a valuable introduction for anyone pursuing a career in renewable energy.

Equans Shield Field Towers

Step into a cutting-edge 360-degree mixed reality virtual work experience with Equans, focusing on the Retrofitting of Eco Heating and Fenestration in existing buildings. Namely the Shieldfield Towers Project in Newcastle. This immersive experience provides a hands-on look into the practical techniques and technologies used to upgrade older structures with sustainable heating systems and energy-efficient windows and significantly improving building performance. Especially in difficult environments such as occupied residences.

Throughout this virtual experience, you’ll gain an essential orientation and familiarisation in retrofitting eco-friendly heating. You’ll also learn the process of installing modern fenestration, including triple-glazed windows, focusing on how these installations improve thermal performance, reduce heat loss, and enhance the overall energy efficiency of buildings.

By the end of this virtual experience, you’ll have witnessed the technical demonstrations of retrofitting eco heating and fenestration systems in existing buildings, making a positive impact on sustainability while maintaining compliance with safety standards.

Working at Height –  Rope Works

Immerse yourself in a comprehensive 360-degree extended reality training experience designed to prepare learners for the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Working at Height certification. This state-of-the-art resource places you in realistic wind turbine environments, where you’ll gain essential skills and knowledge to safely work at heights, a critical requirement in the wind energy sector.

Through this interactive training, you’ll navigate challenging scenarios that simulate real-world conditions encountered while working on wind turbines. You’ll learn to master the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses, lanyards, and fall arrest systems, ensuring you can operate safely at significant heights. The experience also covers essential safety protocols, such as anchor point selection, equipment inspection, and emergency evacuation procedures, helping you to effectively manage the risks associated with working at height.

In addition to hands-on skills, the course emphasises the importance of hazard identification and risk assessment, enabling you to proactively identify and mitigate potential dangers before they lead to accidents. The virtual training aims to align with GWO standards, ensuring you receive the most up-to-date and industry-relevant instruction.

On completion of these immersive training resources, you’ll be fully prepared for your training to work safely and confidently at heights in the wind energy industry, equipped with the practical skills and safety knowledge required to protect yourself and your team in high-risk environments. This course is vital for professionals seeking to meet GWO certification requirements and excel in the rapidly growing field of wind energy.

Wind Turbine

Embark on a 360 degree Mixed Reality Virtual Work Experience as a technician or engineer in the wind turbine industry, exploring key modules such as Introduction, Controller and Main Cabinet, Isolation Rotor Locks, Isolation Electrical System, Hydraulics, and Conclusion. Gain comprehensive insights into wind energy, control systems, safe isolation procedures, and hydraulic maintenance. This immersive experience highlights the crucial trades, processes, and safety protocols essential for maintaining wind turbines, offering a thorough understanding of the technical expertise required in this sustainable energy sector.