Offshore worker in PPE on vessel deck with North Sea infrastructure in background
Tickets, routes, roles, transition paths

Careers and training

Image: Vantage Subsea image library / Worker imagery

The offshore energy transition needs thousands of skilled workers. Offshore wind, decommissioning, port operations and marine engineering all offer entry points. GWO training, BOSIET and practical evidence-led applications matter. The Energy Transition Zone targets 2,500 direct green jobs by 2030.

Energy Transition Zone targets 2,500 direct green jobs by 2030. 10,000 transition-related jobs.

Opportunity

Career information is fragmented across training bodies, employers and trade sites. A readable route map can help people understand tickets, role families and realistic entry points. The skills transition from oil and gas is real but requires deliberate training and evidence-building.

Key signals we track

Training standardsTicket requirementsApprenticeshipsTransferable skillsRegional employersFunding and grants

Who this is for

Career changersTechniciansSchool leaversEx-forcesTraining providersRecruiters

Primary source: Offshore Wind Scotland skills pathway