1. Aquatic Renewable Energy Technologies (Aqua-RET) 2 Workshop Vocational Training in Marine Renewable Energy Technologies 3 rd International Conference on Ocean Energy in Bilbao 5 th September 2010 Plans for training delivery presented by Olivia Daly, AquaTT

2. Training delivery plan: 1)Development of training courses -Using existing Aqua-RET material where possible -Development of new material -Modules grouped into courses 2)Recruitment of facilitators/top industry expert for course delivery where needed 3)Promotion of pilot training activities 4)Key stakeholder participation 5)Delivery of courses 6)Evaluation of training (quality, effectiveness, relevance, need for follow-up training)

3. Proposal for training delivery method(s): Lecture Tutorial Practical exercises (hands-on/on-site) Role playing / Games Case study simulations Self-learning (assignments) On-line discussion forums/ blogs Videos or podcasts of lectures Video conferencing Computer-based interactive learning materials Online collaboration tools (e.g. Wikis & shared documents) 11 options to choose from

4. Respondents were asked to identify delivery method for their prioritised training: Lecture - 40 respondents Practical exercises (hands-on/on-site) - 40 Case study simulations - 37 Tutorial – 30 Computer-based interactive learning materials - 28 Online collaboration tools (e.g. Wikis & shared documents) - 25 On-line discussion forums/ blogs - 22 Videos or podcasts of lectures - 20 Self-learning (assignments) - 19 Video conferencing - 17 Role playing / Games - 13 Top 5 delivery methods

5. Plans for training delivery: Possibility of a multi-format delivery using top 5 identified delivery methods  Face-to-face training  Further development of website to incorporate more interactive learning,  Supplemented by practical field exercises

6. Thank you for your attendance! For more information please visit us at stand E3 in the exhibition centre Or contact Olivia Daly (Project Officer) olivia@aquatt.ie