Find Your Path :
Training That Matches Your Ambition
Choosing the right training can shape your entire career in the wind industry—and we’re here to help. Whether you're starting fresh or looking to upskill, our team will guide you in selecting the right modules, standards, and progression routes that align with your goals. Let’s take the guesswork out of your journey. Get in touch today and speak with our training advisors to map out the next steps.
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Entry
Level
START YOUR CAREER
The Entry-Level Wind Turbine Technician Trainee role is the ideal starting point for anyone beginning a career in the wind energy sector. Trainees are introduced to the core principles of safety and technical awareness through mandatory GWO Basic Safety Training (BST). This includes modules in First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Working at Heights, and Sea Survival (for offshore roles). This essential foundation prepares individuals to work safely in high-risk environments and lays the groundwork for further technical development within the wind industry.
Wind Turbine Technician
GET CERTIFIED TO CLIMB HIGHER
The Wind Turbine Technician is a certified professional responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting wind turbine systems. To qualify for this role, individuals must complete the GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) modules, which cover Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulic training, along with Installation and Bolt Tightening. These modules develop the essential technical skills required to carry out hands-on work safely and effectively. In addition, certification in GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) is a prerequisite, ensuring all technicians are fully prepared for the physical and safety demands of working at height and in remote environments.
Advanced/ Specialist Roles
SPECIALIZED IN HIGH-DEMAND AREAS
Advanced specialist roles in the wind industry—such as Rescue Instructors, Statutory Inspection Technicians, Blade Repair Technicians, and Enhanced First Aid Responders—demand advanced technical expertise and targeted GWO certifications. Building on core BTT and BST training, they include modules like ART, EFA, Lift User & Inspection, and Blade Repair. These roles require strong technical skills, the ability to perform under pressure, and ongoing recertifications to ensure the highest safety and performance standards.
GWO
Instructor
TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION
The GWO Instructor Pathway is designed for experienced wind industry professionals ready to step into training and leadership roles. To become a certified GWO Instructor, candidates must complete Instructor Qualification Training (IQT), meet industry experience requirements, and demonstrate strong competency in instructional delivery, safety, and compliance. The pathway often begins with a role as an Assistant Instructor under mentorship, progressing to full instructor status following successful evaluation. This journey empowers professionals to share their expertise, shape the next generation of technicians, and uphold global standards of safety and quality in wind training.
Modules we offer:
BASIC SAFETY TRAINING:
Covering modules such as First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, and Working at Heights, this training ensures that participants are well-prepared to navigate the specific challenges and risks associated with wind turbine operations.
BASIC TECHNICAL TRAINING:
It encompasses a range of technical modules such as Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical, Bolt Tensioning and Installation, providing participants with the hands-on skills and knowledge necessary for effective maintenance and troubleshooting or installation in a wind turbine environment.
Advanced Training:
Advanced training modules to further enhance the safety and preparedness of individuals working in the wind energy industry. Enhanced First Aid (EFA) and Advanced Rescue Training (ART) are two critical components of this advanced training.
Service lift training:
Service lift training standards are aimed to equip participants with the necessary skills to take responsibility to undertake certain tasks with regards to lifts in a wind turbine environment. This he standard is divided into three modules which includes Service Lift User, Service Lift Installation and Maintenance, and Lift Installation, Inspection and Repair
lifting training:
Crane and Hoist training standards are aimed at providing international recognized training for operation of wind energy lifting equipment that do not require legal or formal license. The training is divided in three modules Basic User, Inspection and Maintenance and Slinger Signaller.
GWO INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION TRAINING
Instructor Training Qualification is aimed to enable participants to instruct and train in accordance with adult learning principles and Global Wind Organization training. The Instructor Qualification Standard is divided into three modules Instructor Qualification Training, Instructor Qualification Crossover and Instructor Qualification Trainer.
Instructor Qualification Trainer Module is conducted by GWO for more information Click Here
GWO TRAINING PACKAGES
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These training modules allow you to start exploring the wind turbine environment. It includes Working at Heights, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, First Aid and Service Lift User.
Interested in starting a career as a wind turbine service technician? This package includes all of the training included in the Starter Package with additional BTT-Mechanical, BTT-Electrical, BTT-Hydraulic and BTT-Bolting.
Wanting to be ahead of the rest, this package includes all from the Service Package and adds Advanced Rescue Training and Enhanced First Aid.
For those pursuing a career within the construction and installation of wind turbines this package ensures you have
BTT-Installation, Slinger Signaler and Crane and Hoist Basic User.
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