Job Roles in Wind
Training channels available for the workforce joining the wind industry
GWO-certified training providers (TPs) – Over 570 organisations have been audited and approved to deliver safety training according to Global Wind Organisation standards. These providers deliver courses based on GWO training standards – safety, technical and role-specific – in response to demand from wind industry players who outsource their training programmes to specialised commercial entities. Typically, courses offered by these providers deliver a basic education sufficient for entry-level technicians with no or minimum prior wind industry experience. General training providers/centres – Other commercial organisations delivering training on demand, including for wind industry companies, but not necessarily GWO-certified. These centres provide training as a service to market players based on their needs and requirements, as dictated by job roles and local regulations, to ensure individuals are qualified to perform their duties. When a company mandates GWO training standards for their personnel and contractors, these individuals require additional training from a GWO-certified provider. Company-owned training centres – Training facilities owned by wind industry players (manufacturers, developers, operators, etc.) providing highly specialised, industry-specific training tailored to their equipment and procedures. These facilities ensure technicians are proficient in maintaining and repairing the company's specific wind turbine models, often featuring proprietary technologies. In most cases, major wind industry companies certify their in-house training centres to GWO standards. They equip their personnel with additional skills related to company-specific technology, equipment, job profiles, levels and procedures. This approach ensures technicians are immediately productive and adhere to the company's stringent standards. Transition bodies and employment centres – Public entities working to create the infrastructure and support systems necessary for a smooth transition of individuals between industries, including the transition of workers from declining sectors, such as fossil power sector, to careers in renewable energy.
Global Wind Organisation / www.globalwindsafety.org
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