GWO: Basic Technical Training

Course Duration: 4 Days

Price: $2,000 per student (volume discounts available)

Validation: Permanent

Pre-Requisite: Be WINDA registered before arriving for the course

Consisting of 3 modules, Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulics, there are no prerequisites for this class other than a WINDA ID. This course can benefit entry level candidates as well as be offered for upskilling or gap training for experienced technicians as needed.

The BTT curriculum will enable both onshore and offshore wind technicians to perform basic mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic tasks with the supervision of an experienced technician.  Not only will delegates gain awareness of the risks at hand while performing these tasks, but they will also learn to mitigate and control such hazards as well.

Upon completion, delegates will obtain the following skills in each module.

• Explain the main components, mechanical systems, and the basic operation of wind turbines
• Explain risks and hazards associated with mechanics
• Understand the principles of bolted and welded connections and their inspection
• Demonstrate practical skills to use manual tightening and measuring tools
• Demonstrate the correct use of hydraulic torque and tensioning tools
• Explain the principles of a gearbox
• Explain the function of the brake systems and demonstrate how to inspect them
• Explain the function of the yaw system and explain how to inspect it
• Explain the function of the cooling system and demonstrate how to inspect it
• Explain the function of the lubrication system and demonstrate how to inspect it

• Explain the basics of electricity.
• Explain risks and hazards associated with electrical work
• Explain the function and symbol of electrical components
• Explain the function of different types of sensors
• Explain and interpret a simple electrical diagram and demonstrate how to assembly it on a circuit
• Demonstrate how to make correct and safe measurements

• Explain the basics of hydraulics
• Explain risks and hazards associated with hydraulic work
• Explain the function of different types of pumps and demonstrate how to check start/stop pressure of a pump
• Explain the function of different types of actuators
• Explain the function of different types of valves
• Explain the function of accumulators and demonstrate how to check and pre-charge them
• Explain the function of different types of sensors
• Identify the components which transfer the oil
• Describe the handling of oil procedures
• Identify and find different components on a hydraulic diagram
• Demonstrate how to measure the hydraulic pressure accurately

"I attended the Basic Safety Course, Base Technical Training Course, Advanced Rescue Techniques and the Blade Repair Course without having any prior knowledge of the wind industry.  The instructors were extremely helpful and were able to articulate themselves in a way that someone with no experience could understand.  They were extremely helpful and down to earth.  Furthermore, the facilities are top notch and exceeded my expectations.  I would highly recommend this company to anyone wanting to enter the wind industry or any company that wants to get their employees GWO certified within the wind industry." Scott, Meridian Global