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CONTENTS

1. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS .... .. ... ..... ..... ..... ..... .... ...... ... .... ... ..... ... .. ..... ... .... ... ... .. .... ...... .... .... ..... ..... .. ...... .. .... .... .. .. 4

2. TERMS AND DEFIN ITIONS ... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ...... ... .. ..... ... .. .. .... ...... ..... ..... ....... ... .... .. .. .... .. ... ..... ... .. ..... .... .... ....... 4

3. CHANGE LOG ................................................................................................................................................... 5

4. SCOPE ...............................................................................................................................................................5

5. PURPOSE ..... .... ...... ..... ..... ..... .. ... ..... ... .. ..... ... .. .... ...... .... ...... ..... ..... ..... ... .... .... .. .... .. .. .. .. .... ...... .... ...... ....... ... .... .. .. .. 5

6. OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................. .......... 6

7. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES .. .... ... ..... ..... ..... ..... ....... .... .. .... .. ... ... ..... ......... .... .... .... .. .... .. .. .. .... .. ... ...... .. .... .... .. ........ ... .6

8. FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................ 6

9. TARGET GROUP .. ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ....... ..... .. ..... ..... ...... ..... ..... ..... ... ... .. ... .. .... .. ... .. ... .. ..... ..... ...... ..... ..... ....... .. .. ... ... .. ... .7

10. WHAT IS A WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN? ..... ... ........... .. .. ... .. ... ... .......... ..... ..... ..... ..... ...... ..... .... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... .... ?

11. MAIN AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY OFTEN REQUIRED FOR A WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN .... ..... ..... .. .. ... ... .. ....... ... ...... ..... ....... ..... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... ... .. .... .... ..... ..... ..... ... .... .. ... .. ... .... .... ... .. .... ..... .. .?

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General Perform Assist Career pathways and other roles

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12. WIND TECHNICIAN ; PRE-ASSEMBLY ................................. ...................................... .......................................9

13. WIND TECHNICIAN ; INSTALLATION ................................. ...................................... .....................................10

14. WIND TECHNICIAN ; SERVICE .. ...... ..... ...... ... .... ... .. ... .. .. ... .. .... .. ....... ... .. .. ..... ..... ...... ..... .... ... ......... .. ... .. ......... .. ..10

15. MODEL AND EXPLANATION ............................................... ..... ..................................................................... 11

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Recommended Training Overview

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GWO Basic Safety Training Recommended Modules GWO Basic Technical Training Recommended Modules

GWO Crane and Hoist Recommended Module

Task Specific Training Overview

GWO Basic Safety Training Role Specific Module

GWO Basic Technical Training Role Specific Module

GWO Control of Hazardous Energy Training Role Specific Modules

GWO Crane and Hoist Role Specific Module

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GWO Advanced Rescue Training Role Specific Modules

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GWO Lift Role Specific Module

GWO Slinger Signaller Role Specific Module

GWO Enhanced First Aid

Company and Region Specific Overview

16. COMPARISON TO OTHER RELEVANT INDUSTRIES........... ..... .. .... ..................................... ..... ..... ................ 18

17. COLLEGE, TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY................................................................................... 19

18. MERIT SYSTEM ................................................................ ............................................................................... 19

ANNEX 1 - OVERVIEW OF TRAINING COURSES ................................................................................................. ......21

ANNEX 2- STANDARDS & MODULES DURATION & VALIDITY.. ... .... .......... ............... .. .......... ...... .......... .......... .... .. ..28

ANNEX 3 -VERSION HISTORY ..................... ......................................................................................................... ......31

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1. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

GWO

Global Wind Organisation

ELT

Entry Level Technician

BTT

Basic Technical Training

BST

Basic Safety Training

ART

Advanced Rescue Training

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

O&M

Operations and Maintenance

WaH

Working at Heights

Manual Handling

First Aid

2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Term

Definition

Shall

Verbal form used to indicate requirements strictly to be followed in order to conform to this training standard and from which no deviation is permitted

Verbal form used to indicate that among several possibilities one is recommended as particularly suitable, without mentioning or excluding others, or that a certain course of action is preferred but not necessarily required

Should

For clarity where the word must is used in this standard it shall have the same meaning as shall

Must

Recommended Advised or suggested as good or suitable

Those abilities that allow a candidate for employment to excel in particular job

Task specific

Training that comes from a company's operations and business environment.

Company specific

Validity

States the length a course is valid for before a participant should renew

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Stakeholder

People with an interest in the project. This could be individuals fx. landowners or groups such as member organisations.

Skilled

A skilled wind technician has the necessary training, qualifications, and experience to independently perform the basic job functions in addition to taking on more specialised and advanced work.

3. CHANGE LOG

Amendment date

Version

Approved by & date

December 2023

GWO TC Dember 2023

Description of changes

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Updated ELF Model to build from bottom up and combine three pathways at the start and end reflecting changes made in other Entry Level Guidelines. Standards were also broken into modules to allow larger packages to appear separately across recommended and task specific.

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Details added to Entry Level Wind Technician definition

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Added definition of Stakeholder and Skilled

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Aims included as brief descriptions, detailed descriptions moved to annex and aligned to have similar format

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New Annex 3 added for retrospective change log

Recommended and task specific charts included to reflect training needed in each profile

4. SCOPE This framework has been developed in response to demand from GWO members to establish a transparent and valid set of knowledge, skills, and abilities for identified entry level technician job titles in the wind industry. This will also enable the industry to recognise already acquired knowledge, skills, and abilities of entry level technicians coming from similar industries and professions. 5. PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to describe the framework for entry level technicians and the recommended training requirements for entry level technicians. This framework has been prepared in co-operation with members of GWO.

As a collective body representing the world's largest employers in wind, GWO has the necessary scale and insight to provide clear guidance to the industry with reference to identified roles that are carried out by

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technicians within three core components of the wind energy value chain. Three entry level technician profiles are identified:

pre-assembly

installation

service (operations & maintenance)

6. OVERVIEW

The goal of this framework is to provide clear routes into the wind industry that both recognises a person's existing skills and guides them towards the appropriate training for the different job profiles of wind technicians. The GWO Entry Level Wind Technician Framework will establish a transparent and valid set of standardised skills for entry level technician roles in the wind industry.

7. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The GWO Entry Level Wind Technician Framework shall ensure a comprehensive understanding of entry level requirements. It shall alleviate the continued pressure on costs and resources, reduce bottlenecks in training and provide a stable, competent entry level workforce. The GWO Entry Level Wind Technician Framework shall reduce recruitment constraints by providing fully pre-qualified entry level technicians. It will decrease training duplication and therefore reduce the pressure on both recruitment and training.

8. FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW

The standardised GWO Entry Level Technician Framework describes a set of recommended training that will be accepted by GWO members, with reference to three identified job profiles:

Wind Technician; Pre-Assembly

Wind Technician; Installation

Wind Technician; Service Operation and Maintenance (O&M)

Each of the job profiles is accompanied by a list of training standards and their modules that GWO members have recommended as necessary. For detailed explanations of the training standard module contents themselves, please visit the GWO website www.globalwindsafety.org. The framework shows not only the recommended training but informs the individual/ educational establishment of the requirements; pre-requisites; learning objectives and length of each training module. Each job profile consists of recommended, task specific and company specific training. Individual profiles (largely depending on the task specific training) take between 8 and 20 days to complete.

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9. TARGET GROUP

The GWO Entry Level Wind Technician Framework is intended for post-school training and educational institutions, and their students who are looking to start a career as wind technicians. The framework may also find use for recognising relevant skills and experience of workers wishing to transition into wind from other industries.

10. WHAT IS A WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN?

A wind turbine technician, also known as a wind technician, is a broad term for professionals who carry out tasks ranging from assembling, installing, inspecting, servicing, maintaining, operating, and repairing wind turbines. The work is challenging and rewarding. Working alongside more experienced technicians, many wind technicians are involved in building new wind turbines, assisting with the pre-assembly and installation of towers, tower internals, nacelles, electrical systems, hubs and blades. Other entry level wind technicians are assigned to service and maintenance tasks which may include: repair of components and systems, and replacing worn out or malfunctioning components. For all job tasks, a wind turbine technician must always follow manuals, specifications, bulletins and complete assigned tasks and ensure all work is performed in accordance with industry standards and associated policies/procedures. Wind turbines are often installed in remote locations onshore and offshore and wind technicians are expected to work in varying temperatures and adverse weather conditions, often far from home for extended periods of time. Wind technicians must therefore be able to use their skills in this unique environment. They must be capable of climbing ladder systems, often to heights above 80 metres, to reach the turbine nacelle, where the components that generate electricity are located and most tasks are required. Wind technicians must be able to ascend the turbine quickly, and in some territories, using climb assist equipment.

Owing to these factors, wind technicians must be comfortable working in small spaces and at height. Physical fitness is vital for a wind technician.

11. MAIN AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY OFTEN REQUIRED FOR A WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN

11.1 General

11 .1.1 Ability to achieve and maintain employer specific fitness for duty requirements

11.1.2Attention to detail

11.1.3Comprehend basic system diagrams, schematics, and symbols

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11.1.4Collaboration and teamwork

11.1.5 Mechanical and/or electrical fundamentals

11.1.6Proficient with basic software, computer, and mobile devices

11.1.7Ability to work in small spaces and work at heights

11.2 Perform

11.2.1 Wind technicians must be able to climb on ladder systems to height of turbine nacelle, often with tools and equipment. Some towers may be 80m high or taller. Therefore, wind technicians should be able to work for long periods without tiring easily.

11.2.2Physical strength. Wind technicians must lift heavy equipment and parts and tools.

11.2.3Comfort with heights and confined spaces. Service technicians often must repair turbines that are over 80m high. In addition, technicians must work in spaces with limited access and egress in order to access mechanical components of the turbine. 11.2.4Wind technicians must document and submit reports on the results of testing, inspections, repairs, or problems they find when carrying out inspections and repairs. Their writing must be clear and well organised so that others can understand the reports.

11.2.SAwareness of and the ability to follow all health and safety and operating procedures.

11.2.6Participate in daily job task planning activities as it relates to their safe performance of tasks.

11.2.7Write (some using computer) routine reports and correspondence. Maintain service logs.

11.2.8Follow written procedures and equipment manuals.

11.2.9Interact with necessary stakeholders, team members, and collaborating partners as directed by supervisor.

11.2.10 Use and be familiar with a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety harnesses, safety and high-vis clothing, safety glasses, helmets, gloves, and safety shoes.

11.2.11 Interpreting weather impacts on safety and preparedness.

11.2.12 Perform rescue operations in emergency situations.

11.3 Assist

May assist under the supervision of a higher skilled technician or Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) in:

11.3.1 Safe operation and performance of scheduled and unscheduled mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance activities for wind turbines.

11.3.2Hoisting and rigging.

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11.3.3 Support diagnostics and troubleshooting through sampling and measuring.

11.3.4Replacement of major turbine components (e.g. generators & gearboxes).

11.3.Sldentification of failures, faults, and problems, and implementation of corrective actions.

11.3.6Conducting acceptance and performance tests on systems and equipment following planned maintenance and outages.

11 .3.7Assisting with electrical system operations, maintenance, and repair.

11.4 Career pathways and other roles

Skilled wind technicians have familiarity with all systems of the wind turbine including structural, mechanical, electrical, controls, communications, electronic components, hydraulic systems, and environmental safety and health systems. With experience and further training, the wind technician may progress to carrying out more complex jobs depending on interests and abilities. These include job roles such as; lead technician (installation); lead technician (service); commissioning technician; trouble shooter, high voltage specialist and site supervisor.

Skilled wind technicians must understand and be able to maintain, troubleshoot and repair all mechanical, hydraulic, braking, and electrical systems of a turbine.

There are other non-technician roles that may be granted access to the wind turbine. These will usually be trained to meet the risks using a limited access course or the GWO Basic Safety Training only.

12. WIND TECHNICIAN; PRE-ASSEMBLY

Job profile The Pre-Assembly Wind Technician usually carries out a variety of tasks in connection with tower section assembly in a safe and professional manner on wind turbines. This role is critical to minimising risks during the installation of the turbine. This includes preparing components for installation, inspecting, cleaning, and assembling parts according to manufacturer and safety guidelines.

Common tasks for this job profile include working under supervision to:

a. use safe working procedures and appropriate personal protective equipment

b. assist in the assembly of the tower sections

install cables inside the tower

d. assist in the termination of cables inside the tower

install turning gear

prepare control systems for installation

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g. install component into the tower

prepare nacelle, tower and blades for installation

safely use necessary tools and equipment

13. WIND TECHNICIAN; INSTALLATION

Job profile

The Installation Wind Technician participates in installing and building new wind turbines in a safe and professional manner. This includes loading and unloading, installing mechanical and electrical systems, and the assembly of a turbine during the execution of a project. They work with a team to perform electrical and mechanical testing, maintenance and repairs, and follow manufacturer and safety guidelines. Installation can occur both on and offshore depending on the project.

Common job tasks for this job profile include working under supervision to:

a. use safe working procedures and appropriate personal protective equipment

b. solve basic mechanical tasks e.g. principles of bolted connections

c. carry out basic installation tasks e.g. main component preparation, pre-assembly and assembly

d. prepare and hand over for commissioning

e. inspect welded connections

safely use necessary tools and equipment

14. WIND TECHNICIAN; SERVICE

Job profile The Service Wind Technician performs planned (and unplanned) maintenance and replacement of parts, in a safe and professional manner on wind turbines. Detailed records, including of all parts used, must be completed for all work performed. Technicians report to site management communicating any needs and or safety issues that arise and perform preventive maintenance as required. This role is responsible for maintaining and repairing, as directed, machinery or components used mainly in power generation applications, turbines, and generators. They are not certified to perform work inside any cabinet or on any controller without direct supervision by a certified electrical technician.

Common tasks for this job profile include working under supervision to:

a. use safe working procedures and appropriate personal protective equipment

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b. perform planned and unplanned maintenance in a safe and professional manner on wind turbines

c. ensure areas in the wind turbines, switch room and O&M building are safe for use after analysing potential electrical or mechanical hazards

d. report to site management and communicate needs and or safety issues that arise

follow installation and operation manuals

safely use necessary tools and equipment

15. MODEL AND EXPLANATION

In the Entry Level Framework model, training has been divided into three distinct areas:

1. Recommended: advised training to meet the requirements of a wind technician including Core training needed for any career profile

2. Task Specific: recommended dependent on the variety of tasks the technician has been recruited for. There are different recommendations within each profile depending on the exact job and often the location of the work e.g. on or offshore

3. Company and Region Specific: training provided by a specific company that holds the employment

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Company and Region Specific

Company and site specific training to meet local and company regulations. This may include equipment training e.g. hand tool awareness and climb assist as well as familiarization with the wind turbine environment.

Pre-assembly

Installation

Service

BTT - Electrical

Crane and Hoist Basic User

BTT - Bolt Tightening

Crane and Hoist l&M

CoHE Basic

EFA

ART

Lift User

BST - Sea Survival

BST -Sea Survival

BST - Sea Survival

Slinger Signaller

BTT - Electrical

BTT -Installation

BTT - Installation

BTT -Hydraulic

Crane and Hoist Basic User

BTT - Bolt Tightening

BTT -Bolt Tightening

Core Training

BST- Working at Heights

BST-

BST- First Aid

BST- Manual Handling

BTT- Mechanical

Figure 1 - Entry Level Framework Model

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15.2 GWO Basic Safety Training Recommended Modules

Module

Description

First Aid

The aim of this module is to enable participants, through theoretical and practical training, to recognise signs and symptoms of life threating situations and administer safe and effective first aid in the wind turbine industry/WTG environment in order to save lives and prevent further injury, until the casualty can be handed over to the next level of care. The aim of this module is to enable participants, through theoretical and practical training, to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries for wind technicians in the wind industry and enable participants to perform their tasks and activities in the safest possible way when working in a wind turbine environment. The aim of this module is to enable the participants to prevent fires, make appropriate judgements when evaluating a fire, manage evacuation of personnel and ensure all are safely accounted for in the event of an unmanageable fire. If the incident is judged to be safe, the participants should be able to efficiently extinguish an initial fire by using basic handheld firefighting equipment.

Manual Handling

Fire Awareness

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Working at Heights

The aim of this module is to enable the participants, through theoretical and practical training, to use basic personal fall protective equipment, work safety at height and perform comprehensive basic ladder rescue from height in a remote wind turbine environment. GWO BST validity period is 24 months

*Note

15.3 GWO Basic Technical Training Recommended Modules

Module

Description

Mechanical

The aim of this module is to give the participants the knowledge and skills to carry out basic mechanical tasks (supervised by an experienced technician), using safe working procedures and the correct PPE. The aim of this module is to give the participants the knowledge and skills to carry out basic electrical tasks (supervised by an experienced technician), using safe working procedures and the correct PPE. The aim of this module is to improve the safety and quality of bolt tightening using energy powered tools and accessories in the wind industry. This module covers both how to tighten bolts safely and correctly, and how to plan, document and review of bolt tightening tasks. Participants must have a valid GWO BTT Mechanical certificate before attending GWO BTT Bolt Tightening The aim of this module is to give the participants the knowledge and skills to carry out basic hydraulic tasks (supervised by an experienced technician), using safe working procedures and the correct PPE. The aim of this module is to give the participants the knowledge and skills to carry out basic installation tasks (supervised by an experienced technician), using safe working procedures and the correct PPE. Participants must have a valid GWO BTT Mechanical and BTT Bolt Tightening certificate before attending GWO BTT Installation

Electrical

Bolt Tightening

*Note

Hydraulics

Installation

*Note

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15.4 GWO Crane and Hoist Recommended Module

Module

Description

Basic User

Training in accordance with this Crane and Hoist Training Standard will enable wind industry personal to safely operate, inspect and maintain common types of fixed, small cranes and hoists in the wind industry by following manufactures manuals, documentation, and relevant legislation.

15.5 Task Specific Training Overview

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Sea Survival

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Hub, Spinner & Inside Blade Rescue

GWO Advanced Rescue Training*

Nacelle, Tower & Basement Rescue

Single Rescuer - Hub, Spinner & Inside Blade

Single Rescuer - Nacelle, Tower, Basement

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Electrical

Bolt Tightening

15.6 GWO Basic Safety Training Role Specific Module

Module

Description

Sea Survival

The aim of this module is to give the participant, by theoretical and practical training, the ability to act safely and responsibly and to take the correct preventive actions in transfer from shore to installation vessel (or WTG) and vice versa by demonstrating sea survival

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techniques and safe transfer between vessels and installations. This is both during normal operations and in an offshore wind energy environment emergency.

15.7 GWO Basic Technical Training Role Specific Module

Module

Description

Electrical

The aim of this module is to enable the participants to work safely with electricity under supervision in a wind turbine environment

15.8 GWO Control of Hazardous Energy Training Role Specific Modules

Modules

Description

Electrical Safety

The aim of this module is to enable the participants to act safely while working in the vicinity of hazardous energies in the wind industry and be able to perform assigned tasks safely. This module is intended as a preparation for company specific Qualified Worker Training program. The aim of this module is to enable the participants to support and care for themselves and others while working with and in the vicinity of pressure fluids in the wind industry and to perform assigned tasks safely and efficiently. This module is intended as a preparation for company specific Qualified Worker Training program.

Pressure Fluid Safety

15.9 GWO Crane and Hoist Role Specific Module

Module

Description

Inspection and Maintenance

The aim of this module is to enable the technician to inspect, maintain, and test cranes and hoists according to the relevant manufacturer's instructions, manuals, and documents.

15.10 GWO Advanced Rescue Training Role Specific Modules

Module

Description

Hub Rescue

The aim of this module is to enable the participants to perform injured person rescue operations, in a WTG hub, spinner and inside the blade by using industry standard

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rescue equipment, methods and techniques, exceeding those of the GWO Working at Heights module.

Nacelle, Tower& Basement Rescue

The aim of this module is to enable the participants to perform injured person rescue operations in a WTG nacelle, tower, and basement, by using industry standard rescue equipment, methods, and techniques, exceeding those of the GWO Working at Heights module. The aim of this module is to enable the participants to perform single rescuer advanced rescue operations, in a WTG hub, spinner and inside the blade by using industry standard rescue equipment, methods and techniques, exceeding those of the GWO Working at Heights module. The aim of this module is to enable the participants to perform single rescuer advanced rescue operations, in a WTG nacelle, tower and basement, by using industry standard rescue equipment, methods and techniques, exceeding those of the GWO Working at Heights module Participants must hold a valid GWO BST Working at Heights, Manual Handling, and First Aid certificate in order to attend GWO Advanced Rescue Training

Single Rescuer - Hub, Spinner & Inside Blade

Single Rescuer - Nacelle, Tower, Basement

*Note

15.11 GWO Lift Role Specific Module

Modules

Description

The aim of this module is to enable the participant to correctly use a personnel lift in a WTG correctly. The training will provide the participant knowledge of multiple guiding systems and lift types commonly found in a WTG. Furthermore, the participant will learn to perform the necessary pre-use inspections and emergency actions - and when needed take guidance in relevant manuals.

User

15.12 GWO Slinger Signaller Role Specific Module

Module

Description

Slinger Signaller

The aim of this module is to enable the participant to support and care for themselves and others while working with a crane as the designated signalperson and/or rigger in the wind industry by possessing the required knowledge, skills, and ability to conduct assigned tasks safely and efficiently.

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15.13 GWO Enhanced First Aid

Module

Description

Enhanced First Aid

The aim of the module is to enable the participants to support and care for others working in the industry and to provide ongoing care to an ill or injured casualty over a short period of time while waiting for professional emergency rescue teams to arrive.

15.14 Company and Region Specific Overview

Employees entering the wind industry will often be expected to complete company specific courses. Common courses include (but are not limited to):

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safety rules on construction sites

climb assist

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documentation training

confined space

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wind turbine familiarisation

safe systems of work

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hand tool awareness

16. COMPARISON TO OTHER RELEVANT INDUSTRIES

Wind industry businesses recognise that similar industries provide applicants with similar roles knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed within the wind industry. Similar industries identified include (but are not limited to):

marine industries

b. mining industries

military industries

d. electrical substations

oil & gas industry

chemical, industrial, power plants

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GWO Entry Level Wind Technician Framework/ V3 2023-12-04 17. COLLEGE, TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY e Many colleges and educational institutes now provide courses on the wind industry topics. This framework provides these establishments with a direction (advised by the leading manufacturers) to assist them in ensuring their students are fully informed, prepared and trained to enter the industry within their chosen roles.

18. MERIT SYSTEM

GWO's merit system is designed for employers who wish to gain merit for groups of technicians with prior, similar training. Through a gap analysis framework employers may document prior training against the GWO training standards and award merited training records.

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ANNEX 1 - OVERVIEW OF TRAINING COURSES

1. GWO Basic Safety Training

Course overview

Five recommended Global Wind Organisation training modules come together to create an introductory standard for the wind industry and provides the initial certifications needed to get started. Duration and validity for these modules is given in the Annex 2 Course objective The GWO Bastic Safety Training enables participants to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge and skills of first aid, manual handling, fire awareness, working at heights, sea survival and in case of an emergency, to be able to evacuate, rescue and provide appropriate first aid to casualties.

Course content A GWO Basic Safety Training package includes:

Standard

Modules

GWO Basic Safety Training

GWO First Aid GWO Manual Handling GWO Working at Height GWO Fire Awareness GWO Sea Survival

Prerequisites

In order to complete a GWO Basic Safety Training package, participants shall be:

a. WINDA registered before arriving for the course

b. medically fit and capable of fully participating.

Course validity The validity period is 24 months

2. GWO Basic Technical Training Combined

Course overview GWO Basic Technical Training is an entry level course that enables participants to perform basic hydraulic, mechanical, bolt tightening and electrical tasks in a wind turbine environment under the supervision of an experienced technician. Duration and validity for these modules is given in the Annex 2

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GWO Entry Level Wind Technician Framework/ V3 2023-12-04 This GWO BTT package shall enable participants to be able to perform basic hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, bolt tightening and installation tasks under the supervision of an experienced technician. e Course objective

This course will not make the participant a trained person who is allowed to perform hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, bolt tightening or installation work without supervision.

Course content A GWO Basic Technical Training package includes;

Standard

Modules

GWO Basic Technical Training

GWO Electrical GWO Mechanical GWO Hydraulics GWO Bolt Tightening GWO Installation

Prerequisites

In order to complete a GWO Basic Technical Training package, participants shall be:

a. WINDA registered before arriving for the course

b. medically fit and capable of fully participating

Course validity Enduring qualification, validity period does not apply

3. GWO Slinger Signaller Training

Slinger and signaller personnel have the responsibility of ensuring the safety of all lifting crew members throughout crane and slinging operations. Duration and validity for these modules is given in the Annex 2.

Course overview GWO Slinger Signaller training courses provide participants with the knowledge and skills to safely carry out basic signaller and slinger operations. Participants will become competent in the role of a slinger signaller. Course objective Training in accordance with this standard will enable participants to take responsibility to support and care for themselves and others while working with slinger and signalling operations in the wind industry by possessing the required knowledge, skills, and ability to conduct assigned tasks safely and efficiently.

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Course content

Participants completing a GWO Slinger Signaller (SLS) course are trained in general theory on slinger signaller as well as practical elements.

Prerequisites In order to complete a GWO Slinger Signaller course, participants shall be:

a. WINDA registered before arriving for the course

b. medically fit and capable of fully participating.

Course validity Validity period does not apply.

4. GWO Control of Hazardous Energy

Course overview

The GWO CoHE training describes training that complements company, turbine, regional and equipment specific CoHE trainings by providing a common basis for CoHE trainings that are recommended by the members of GWO but does not automatically qualify the participants. These nominations can only be granted according to company specific trainings, rules and procedures along with national and regional legislation. Duration and validity for these modules is given in the Annex 2. Course objective The GWO CoHE Standard training will enable participants to manage the risks related to hazardous energies in the wind industry and act safely when in the vicinity of hazardous energies or when working on systems and equipment containing hazardous energies.

1. basic safety: including Lock out-Tag out, ordinary person, mechanical safety

2. electrical safety: including PPE, safe working practices, testing and isolation, stored energy

3. pressure fluid safety: including requirements and roles, hazards, PPE, safe working practices, response to incidents

Course content The standard comprises of three modules:

Standard

Modules

GWO CoH E Basic Safety GWO CoHE Electrical Safety GWO CoHE Pressure Fluid Safety

GWO Control of Hazardous Energy

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Training systems

GWO Entry Level Wind Technician Framework/ V3 2023-12-04

Prerequisites

In order to complete a GWO Control of Hazardous Energy course, participants shall be:

a. WINDA registered before arriving for the course

b. medically fit and capable of fully participating.

Course validity

Enduring qualification, validity period does not apply

5. GWO Lift

The GWO Lift Standard is a generic training standard comprised of three modules that covers all types of lifts in wind turbines. Its generic nature emphasises the need to applying relevant specific manuals and guides when using and working on lifts. Duration and validity for these modules is given in the Annex 2. Course overview The Lift Standard's modules are a mix of theoretical and practical elements focusing on developing the needed knowledge, skills, and abilities for a wind employee to operate, commission, inspect, install, maintain, and evacuate a lift in a WTG. The Lift Standard's modules have a generic focus in relation to different lift types and systems. It is the training participants' responsibility to follow guidance in specific relevant manuals is emphasised as a basic part of the learning objectives in these modules. Course objective Training in accordance with the GWO Lift Standard will enable participants to take responsibility to support and care for themselves and others while operating and working on a lift in the wind industry.

The Lift User Module training is aimed at users of lifts in the wind industry.

The Lift Commission and Inspection Module training is aimed at inspection and testing of lifts in the wind industry after pre-assembly in the WTG.

The Lift Commission, Inspection, Installation and Maintenance Module is aimed at doing commissioning, inspection, installing, and maintaining work on a lift in a WTG.

These aims and objectives are fulfilled when the participants possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct assigned tasks and operations in a lift safely and efficiently.

Course content The Lift Standard contains the three modules:

Standard

Modules

GWO Lift

GWO Lift User GWO Lift Commission and Inspection

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Training systems

GWO Entry Level Wind Technician Framework/ V3 2023-12-04

GWO Lift Commission, Inspection, Installation and Maintenance Module

Prerequisites

In order to complete a GWO Lift training package, participants shall be:

a. WINDA registered before arriving for the course

b. medically fit and capable of fully participating

Course validity Enduring qualification, validity period does not apply

6. GWO Advanced Rescue Training

Course overview The GWO Advanced Rescue Training Standard elevates the self-reliance of wind personnel and provides the skills and knowledge to successfully transport a colleague who cannot self-evacuate to an assembly point until professional emergency responders arrive.

The training is based on risk assessments and factual incident and accident statistics pertaining to the installation, service and maintenance of wind turbine generators and wind power plants.

GWO ART aims to control the risks associated with rescue operations conducted in and from wind turbines to ensure more efficiency in the industry.

This training is the GWO ART Combined which includes all four modules covering rescue and single rescuer in the hub, spinner, inside blades, nacelle, tower and basement sections of a wind turbine. Duration and validity for these modules is given in the Annex 2.

Course objective

Participants completing a GWO Advanced Rescue Training Combined course will be able to;

a. safely access the hub, spinner, inside blade, nacelle, tower and basement section of a wind turbine to get to an injured person

b. perform entry-type casualty rescue operations in a wind turbine generator

c. correctly use industry standards rescue equipment and methods

d. understand and demonstrate rescue techniques that exceed those of GWO Working at Height

Course content

A GWO Advanced Rescue Training (ART) Combined course includes the following four modules:

Standard

Modules

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Training systems

GWO Entry Level Wind Technician Framework/ V3 2023-12-04

GWO Advanced Rescue Training

GWO Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue Nacelle, Tower and Basement Rescue

GWO Single Rescuer: Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue GWO Single Rescuer: Nacelle, Tower and Basement Rescue

Prerequisites

In order to complete a GWO Advanced Rescue Training Combined course, participants must:

a. hold valid and in-date GWO Working at Height, GWO First Aid and GWO Manual Handling certificates

b. be WINDA registered before arriving for the course

be medically fit and capable of fully participating.

Course validity Validity period 24 months.

7. GWO Crane and Hoist

Course overview The aim of this training is to ensure that the wind industry personal can safely operate common types of fixed cranes and hoist in the wind industry up to a load moment of 8Tm (metric ton/metres). This course follows on from manufacturers and other relevant manuals. Duration and validity for these modules is given in the Annex 2 Course objective Training in accordance with this standard will enable wind industry personal to safely operate, inspect and maintain common types of fixed, small cranes and hoists in the wind industry by following manufactures manuals, documentation, and relevant legislation.

Course content A GWO Crane and Hoist package includes;

Standard

Modules

GWO Crane and Hoist Basic User GWO Crane and Hoist Inspection and Maintenance

GWO Crane and Hoist

Prerequisites In order to complete a GWO Crane and Hoist course, participants shall be:

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Training systems

GWO Entry Level Wind Technician Framework/ V3 2023-12-04

WINDA registered before arriving for the course

b. medically fit and capable of fully participating.

Course validity Enduring qualification, validity period does not apply

8. GWO Enhanced First Aid

Course overview

The GWO Enhanced First Aid standard training will enable participants to support and care for others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge, skills, and ability of enhanced first aid. Upon completion of the GWO EFA standard training, participants will be able to administer safe, effective, and immediate lifesaving and enhanced first aid measures to save lives and give assistance in remote areas using advanced emergency equipment and medical teleconsultation. This training standard should be read alongside GWO's Requirements for Training. Duration and validity for these modules is given in the Annex 2 Course objective The aim of the module is to enable the participants to support and care for others working in the industry and to provide ongoing care to an ill or injured casualty over a short period of time while waiting for professional emergency rescue teams to arrive. Course content A GWO Enhanced First Aid includes training on risks and hazards, anatomy and physiology, management of an incident, lifesaving and enhanced first aid, pain management, and scenario-based training.

Prerequisites In order to complete a GWO Enhanced First Aid course, participants shall be:

a. WINDA registered before arriving for the course

b. medically fit and capable of fully participating.

Course validity The validity period is 24 months

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