The Global Wind Organisation is a non-profit body founded by wind turbine manufacturers and owners. They strive for an injury free work environment in the wind turbine industry, setting common international standards for safety training and emergency procedures. The GWO training standards outline the essential requirements for courses endorsed by GWO members. The training standards are created by the GWO members, reflecting the risks and hazards technicians must face on the worksite. By adhering to these standards and criteria, certified training providers are recognized for their competence and proficiency.
RelyOn offers a wide range of training related to the wind industry. All courses are tailormade for personnel in the industry, from the entry level all the way up to advanced training for seasoned industry professionals. Our courses are certified by GWO, which ensures that delegates can apply their skills and certificates working in the wind industry all over the world.
Any GWO training participant with a current record in GWO's WINDA database is considered competent and knowledgeable according to that standard's learning objectives. GWO members accept this record as proof that the participant has the required knowledge and competences described in the standard.
GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) is the first step to a career in the wind sector. Consisting of 5 modules, it has been created to give wind turbine personnel the essential skills and knowledge required to support and care for themselves and others while operating in the field. The aim of the BST is to enable participants to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge and skills of First Aid, Working at Height, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Sea Survival and in case of an emergency, the ability to evacuate, rescue and provide appropriate First Aid to casualties.
The GWO Basic Safety Training is designed for professionals working in the wind industry, particularly those involved in offshore operations. The course is ideal for individuals who need to acquire or refresh their safety skills to ensure they can work safely in environments that share risks and safety features with the maritime industry.
This comprehensive training program spans six days, during which participants engage in various safety modules. The course is structured to progressively cover essential safety topics, ensuring that by the end of the six days, participants have a well-rounded understanding of the necessary safety protocols and procedures.
The GWO Basic Safety Training is comprised of six key modules:
First Aid: This module provides participants with the knowledge and skills to administer first aid in emergency situations.
Manual Handling: Focuses on safe techniques for lifting, carrying, and moving loads to prevent injury.
Fire Awareness: Teaches participants how to identify fire hazards, prevent fires, and respond appropriately in case of a fire.
Working at Heights: Covers the safety measures required when working at heights, including the use of safety equipment and fall protection systems.
Working at Heights & Manual Handling Combined: This combined module offers an integrated approach to the challenges of working at heights while handling materials.
Sea Survival: Equips participants with the skills necessary to survive at sea, including the use of survival equipment and techniques for emergency situations.
By the end of the course, participants will be prepared to evacuate, rescue, and provide first aid to casualties, ensuring they can support and care for themselves and others in the industry.
The First Aid module aims to ensure participants can administer safe and effective first aid in a wind turbine environment through comprehensive theoretical and practical training. It is designed for personnel involved in the establishment, maintenance, and repair of wind turbines. The course can be taken individually or as part of GWO BST.
The module aims to ensure participants can perform manual handling behavior and manual handling activities safely. It is a course for personnel who will work in various stages of establishing wind turbines. The course can be taken individually or as part of GWO BST.
This course aims to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to handle fire emergencies effectively. Participants will learn safe evacuation procedures and how to extinguish small fires using basic hand-held fire extinguishers. The course is designed for personnel involved in the establishment, maintenance, and repair of wind turbines, and ensures that participants are prepared to manage fire-related incidents safely and efficiently. The course can be taken individually or as part of GWO BST.
Operating in and around wind turbines requires specialized training. The height itself is naturally one of the obstacles in this type of operation. Working in a restricted space is one of the other risk factors. This course is designed for personnel who will access the Nacelle on a wind turbine. The training also focuses on emergency rescue and escape from wind turbines using dedicated equipment. The course can be taken individually or as part of GWO BST.
If you work in the establishment, maintenance, or repair of wind turbines, this course is designed for you. Through a combination of theoretical and practical training, you will gain the basic knowledge and skills to act safely and take the right preventive measures in all aspects of offshore operations. From shore to installation boats to wind turbines, the module prepares participants for both normal operations and emergencies in an offshore wind turbine environment. The course can be taken individually or as part of GWO BST.
Global Wind Organisation Basic Technical Training has been designed for all new technicians working in the wind industry and consists of three modules; mechanical, electrical and hydraulics. The aim is to give the participants the knowledge and skills to carry out basic tasks (supervised by an experienced technician).
The Basic Technical Training (BTT) module is designed for individuals entering the wind and renewable energy industry who have little to no prior experience with mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems. This course is also suitable for those who may have some knowledge of these systems but lack specific experience in their application to wind turbines. It is particularly relevant for personnel working both onshore and offshore in the wind power industry.
The Basic Technical Training Standard is a structured entry-level course created by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) to establish training standards in the global wind and renewable energy sector. The course includes four distinct modules, each focused on different technical aspects, to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the systems they will encounter in the field.
The Basic Technical Training Standard comprises the following four modules:
Mechanical: Introduces participants to the basics of mechanical systems used in wind turbines, including the components and functions, and the potential hazards and safety measures.
Electrical: Covers the fundamentals of electrical systems, including basic principles, components, and safety procedures necessary for working with electrical equipment in wind turbines.
Bolt Tightening: Focuses on the importance of correct bolt tightening techniques, the tools required, and how to ensure the structural integrity of turbine components.
Hydraulics: Provides an overview of hydraulic systems, including their function, components, and the safety measures needed to control and mitigate hazards associated with hydraulic equipment.
By the end of the training, delegates will have a basic awareness of these systems, preparing them to work safely with onshore and offshore wind turbines.
The aim of this BTT Mechanical Module is to give the delegates the knowledge and skills to carry out basic mechanical tasks (supervised by an experienced technician), using safe working procedures and the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). This course covers the main components and mechanical systems of wind turbines, including associated risks and hazards, bolted and welded connections, and the use of manual and hydraulic tools. It also includes understanding and inspecting gearboxes, brakes, yaw, cooling, and lubrication systems, with practical demonstrations of inspection techniques.
The BTT Electrical Module aims to equip delegates with the skills and knowledge to perform basic electrical tasks safely, under supervision. Participants will learn the basics of electricity, identify electrical hazards, understand electrical components and symbols, explain sensor functions, interpret, and assemble simple electrical diagrams, and make accurate, safe measurements.
The BTT Hydraulic Module teaches delegates how to perform basic hydraulic tasks safely under supervision. Participants will learn the fundamentals of hydraulics, identify risks and hazards, understand the functions of pumps, actuators, valves, accumulators, and sensors, and perform pressure measurements. They will also learn how to handle oil, identify components on a hydraulic diagram, and use correct PPE. The module can be taken individually and part of BTT as well.
This module focuses on improving the safety and quality of bolt tightening in the wind industry using energy-powered tools. Participants will learn to plan, perform, and review bolt tightening and tensioning tasks using electrical and hydraulic tools. The training is scenario-based, preparing candidates for specific company procedures. Suitable for individuals with varying levels of technical experience, the course includes ongoing assessments to ensure competency. Bolt Tightening is a relatively new part of the BTT and only certain centers offer it, for more information contact your local training provider here!
Personnel in the wind industry must update their safety certificates regularly. During just four days, this course allows the student to refresh the learning goals from the GWO working at heights, first aid, manual handling, fire awareness, and sea survival. Building on the GWO base modules, students upgrade their safety knowledge theoretically, but mostly through scenario based practical training.
RelyOn offers a wide variety of GWO training at several of our facilities beyond the BST, BTT and their different individual modules such as GWO Enhanced First Aid and GWO Advanced Rescue Techniques courses. To access our full training portfolio, please visit our online course catalogue or contact your local provider for more information!
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