GWO Wind Limited Access
This GWO-certified course is designed for individuals who require occasional supervised access to onshore wind turbine environments. It provides essential safety awareness, site behavior expectations, and emergency procedures to ensure safe movement and presence within wind farm areas.
Key Info:
Duration: ½ Day
Certificate Validity: 2 Years (WINDA registered)
Assessment: Theory-based (75% pass mark)
Format: Fixed facility or on-site delivery
GWO Control of Hazardous Energy - Basic Safety
This upcoming course is designed to introduce participants to the fundamental principles of controlling hazardous energy in wind turbine environments. Aligned with industry safety practices and intended to meet future GWO framework requirements, the training will focus on energy isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), verification procedures, and risk control during maintenance and troubleshooting.
Key Info:
Status:In Development – Not Yet GWO Certified (planned for 2026)
Planned Duration: 1 Day
Target Audience: Wind turbine technicians, supervisors, and maintenance teams
Format: Will be available at our fixed facility and via mobile units
GWO Control of Hazardous Energy - Electrical Safety
This upcoming course will focus specifically on electrical safety in wind turbine environments, with an emphasis on identifying, isolating, and controlling electrical hazards during installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The training will support technicians in understanding safe practices related to energized components and low-voltage systems commonly found in wind turbines.
Key Info:
Status:In Development – Not Yet GWO Certified (planned for 2026)
Planned Duration: 1 Day
Target Audience: Wind turbine electricians, BTT Electrical graduates, and maintenance technicians
Format: Planned delivery at fixed facility and mobile training unit
GWO Control of Hazardous Energy - Pressure Fluid Safety
This course, currently in development, focuses on the risks and control measures associated with hydraulic and pressurized fluid systems in wind turbines. Participants will learn how to recognize fluid energy hazards, perform isolation and depressurization, and follow safe maintenance practices to prevent injury and system failure.
Key Info:
Status:In Development – Not Yet GWO Certified (planned for 2026)
Planned Duration: 1 Day
Target Audience: Wind turbine technicians, hydraulic system operators, and maintenance teams
Format: Fixed facility and mobile delivery options planned
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Why Choose GWO Standards
GWO-certified training is the global standard for wind industry safety and technical competence. Recognized by all major OEMs and operators, it ensures consistent, high-quality training wherever you work.
Key Benefits:
Globally recognized certification (WINDA registered)
Aligned with real industry risks and practices
Supports regulatory compliance and safety culture
Enhances job readiness and international mobility
Choose GWO — choose trusted, proven, and portable training.
the SP-Wind Difference
Industry Recognition
SP-Wind is a recognized leader in wind energy training, awarded Training Team of the Year – EMEA 2024 and ranked top in WINDA uploads across Africa and the Middle East—reflecting our excellence and trusted track record.
GWO Certified Training Provider
SP-Wind offers accredited training under both GWO and QCTO, meeting global and national standards. Our programs are designed for real-world readiness and delivered at our facility, on-site, or through mobile solutions—making high-quality training accessible wherever it's needed.
Multi training Standards
SP-Wind is a dual-certified GWO and QCTO provider, offering a full spectrum of accredited wind industry training in one place. From safety to technical and vocational programs, we deliver at our facility, on-site, or via mobile units—simplifying training with a single trusted partner.
Real-Life Scenario Training
Our training replicates real wind industry environments to maximize learning transfer and job readiness. With high-fidelity equipment and simulations, trainees gain hands-on experience that mirrors actual site conditions—ensuring skills are practical, retained, and immediately applicable in the field.
Experienced Instructors
Our instructors bring years of hands-on wind industry experience into every course. With backgrounds in installation, maintenance, and safety, they don’t just teach—they mentor. Their real-world knowledge ensures practical, relevant training that prepares participants for the challenges of the field.
Career Guidance
We support every individual beyond the classroom with clear career pathways, mentorship, and industry insights. From entry-level roles to advanced technician positions, our team helps you navigate the wind sector with purpose and direction.
Value Added, Lunch & Refreshments
At SP-Wind, we believe a great learning experience goes beyond the classroom. We provide complimentary lunch and refreshments during training to keep our participants energised, focused, and ready to succeed—because your well-being matters to us.
Indoor Facility
Our purpose-built 1100 sqm indoor facility provides a safe, controlled, and inclusive environment for year-round training. Designed to simulate real-world conditions, it ensures practical learning without weather disruptions—supporting comfort, safety, and accessibility for all participants.
Multiple Training Settings
SP-Wind brings training to you—whether at our certified facility, on-site at wind farms, through mobile training units, or online. Our flexible delivery ensures uninterrupted access to high-quality training, wherever your team is based.
