Squadron Energy invited high school students to Uungula Wind Farm in the state’s Central West to learn about career pathways in the renewable energy sector.
The students, who were from St John’s College in Dubbo, visited the site on 12 December. They were fitted with safety equipment upon arrival and given a tour of the wind farm in its early stages of construction.
Students were taken to the site of a foundation pour where a turbine is set to be erected.
Squadron Energy advisors spoke about the wind farm, its development, and the meticulous safety procedures in place and equipment used on site.
Squadron Energy Operations Construction Safety Advisor, Ben Culbert, said it was uplifting to speak with students.
“It is inspiring to see high school students engage with the wind farm construction project team and the excitement they bring,” he said.
“The visit gives them a unique opportunity to explore the many different areas of work involved and appreciate how each team contributes to delivering such a complex project.
“Experiences like this help young people connect classroom learning with real-world careers in renewable energy to promote a sustainable future for all.”
The school and the company were connected as part of the NSW Department of Education’s Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP) program.
This initiative creates opportunities for industry and schools to interact.
The Uungula Wind Farm site visit was part of a Civil Construction Pathways program.
The RIEP program’s Senior Project Officer, Jacqui Masters, said the visit gave students an insight into a career in the renewable energy sector.