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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.
Showing you the Path to Propel Your Career
Entry Level
Start your Career
The Entry-Level Wind Turbine Technician Trainee role is the starting point for anyone entering the wind energy sector. Trainees are introduced to the core principles of safety and technical awareness through mandatory GWO Basic Safety Training (BST), including modules in First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Working at Heights, and Sea Survival (if offshore). This foundational training ensures readiness to work in high-risk environments and sets 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 include Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulic training, as well as Installation and Bolt Tightening. These modules build essential technical competencies needed to perform hands-on work safely and effectively. Certification in GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) remains a prerequisite, ensuring all technicians are prepared for the physical and safety demands of working at height and in remote environments.
Advanced/Specialist Roles
Specialize 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—require a combination of deep technical expertise and targeted GWO certifications. These roles typically build on core BTT and BST training and include modules such as GWO Advanced Rescue Training (ART), Enhanced First Aid (EFA), Lift User & Inspection Training, and Blade Repair. Candidates must demonstrate not only technical proficiency but also the ability to perform under pressure, often in high-risk or emergency environments, making ongoing training and re-certification essential.
GWO Instructor
Train the next generation
The GWO Instructor Pathway is designed for experienced wind industry professionals who are ready to transition into a training and leadership role. To become a certified GWO Instructor, candidates must complete the Instructor Qualification Training (IQT), meet the required industry experience criteria, and demonstrate competency in instructional delivery, safety, and compliance. The pathway typically begins with a role as an Assistant Instructor under mentorship, progressing to full instructor status upon successful evaluation. This pathway empowers professionals to share their expertise, shape future technicians, and contribute to global safety and quality standards in wind training.
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 andInstallation, 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.
Lift Training Courses
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 Lift User, Lift Installation and Repair, Lift Inspection and Maintenance.
Crane & Hoist 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.
Other Courses
We also offer training for GWO Instructor Qualification Training, Wind Limited Access, and are currently developing Control of Hazardous Energies that will be added to our scope in 2024.
GWO INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION TRAINING
Instructor Training Qualification is aimed to enable participants to instruct and train in accordance with adult learning principals 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
Let us guide you in the right direction according to your wants and needs. The training choices are immense and can feel overwhelming at times, so we are here, ready to assist you. Contact us!
Starter Package
These training modules allow you to start exploring the wind turbine environment. It includes Working at Heights, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, First Aid and Lift User.
Installation Package
For those perusing a career within the construction and installation of wind turbines this package ensures you have the desirable training. This includes the service package plus
BTT-Installation, Slinger Signaler and Crane and Hoist Basic User.
Service Package
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.
Advanced Service Package
Wanting to be ahead of the rest, this package includes all from the Service Package and adds Advanced Rescue Training and Enhanced First Aid.
Training Package
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