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Locally sourced training A global network of GWO certified independent training providers has stepped up to the plate to meet the expectations of wind turbine owners and manufacturers. Since 2012, companies have invested in fixed facilities, on-site and now mobile training facilities to open more than 250 available locations from which employers can purchase GWO standard training. This market has given employers options to train technicians locally to their homes or close to an installation, manufacturing, service or other wind turbine industry operation. The network is providing cost and efficiency gains, supported by the WINDA database infrastructure which allows employers to validate the skills of employees instantly using their WINDA ID.
Two thirds of GWO members have standardized over 30% of their entry level training programmes. To put this achievement into context, the combined duration of the BST and BTT in their current versions (10 & 4) takes 83 working hours to complete. The BTT requires no refresher training and the BST refresher standard requires 32 hours’ training (version 7) every two years (refresher frequency depends on jurisdiction and local regulations). Therefore, employers responsible for tens of thousands of wind energy technicians have implemented standards amounting to over two weeks’ instruction at entry-level and have standardized a considerable portion of their training within a period of just six years.
The organisations who benefit most from the lack of duplication are either the owners with multiple turbine brands in their portfolio, or a contractor working for one of the manufacturers. John Barrie – Senior Director, Technical & Safety Training, Vestas »
“We have installations in numerous countries as well as global commissioning teams. These technicians must be trained to a minimum standard. Having access to a worldwide network of training providers delivering a standard product helps us because we can access a highly competitive market of GWO training providers” Anton Flou, Head of HSE, Senvion »
What proportion (%) of your entry-level training programme do the BST and BTT standards cover?
Independent training providers help to keep basic training costs competitive
67% 30+
56% Agree
17% 16-20%
19% Strongly agree
8% 11-15%
8% 6-10%
25% No opinion
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