Training centres for wind and other energy sector workers, owned by 3T Energy Group, have reopened after enforced closure due to coronavirus.
The AIS Training facility in Newcastle upon Tyne and Survivex centre in Aberdeen are operating at 20% capacity to ensure social distancing measures can be maintained.
3T Energy Group chief executive Kevin Franklin said: “We have adapted to the ‘new normal’ by leaving no stone unturned in ensuring our sites are the safest on the market.
“We have worked day and night since March to adapt to the coronavirus challenge, and we are now ready for the post lockdown training environment.”
3T Energy Group trains more than 100,000 delegates every year in energy sector health and safety and best practice.
The AIS site trains personnel in offshore wind and offshore oil and gas sectors.
Ahead of the reopening 3T carried out full, detailed risk assessments at both facilities.
Covid-19 safety measures at the centres include temperature checks for all visitors and staff, medical questionnaires for customers and staff, medical checks for all staff, reconfigured classrooms to allow for social distancing, deep clean of facilities and additional personal protection equipment.
3T has also invested in technology at its training centres to allow for social distancing, including video streaming and tablets in place in various locations.
The company said it has been using the downtime caused by Covid-19 to develop “technology-driven” training techniques for launch to the market in the near future, parts of which will be rolled into its training centres immediately.
3T Energy Group specialises in training energy sector delegates in critical skills for use across the whole energy sector, including onshore and offshore wind oil and has and other renewables.
Franklin added: “We would categorically not be reopening if we could not provide a safe environment. We are the number one training provider for a reason and our dedication to safety on site is second to none. The measures we have put in place are testament to that.
“Our facilities have been upgraded to combat Coronavirus and have changed completely as a result, without compromising quality of training. For example, customers and staff go through rigorous entrance procedures to maintain the new standard and protect all employees and delegates”.
3T president Paul Stonebanks added: “Health and safety training is an essential cog in many industries, but none more so than energy.
“Delegates need to be able to continue their development and access refresher training on their skills so that they are ready to go back on to site, whether that’s offshore or onshore.”