Operations training
High Voltage Standard
V0 - DRAFT
Publication date: 21 March 2025
Operations training
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CONTENTS
1. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................................4
2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS...............................................................................................................................5
3. CHANGE LOG ................................................................................................................................................... 7
4. SCOPE ...............................................................................................................................................................8
5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HIGH VOLTAGE STANDARD .............................................................8
5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8
Overview
8 8 9 9
Target Groups
Aims and Objectives
Duration of the High Voltage Standard Modules
Validity Period Course Codes
10 10 10 11
Participant Prerequisites
Instructor Qualification Prerequisites
6. USING THIS STANDARD TO DEVELOP TRAINING .......................................................................................12
6.1 6.2 6.3
Lesson planning
12 12 12
Participant Performance Assessment
Alignment References
7. HIGH VOLTAGE OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................................15
7.1
Aims and objectives for the High Voltage Operations Module
15
7.2 Generic approach to GWO High Voltage Operations training and the need for further regional, company and site-specific specific development 15 7.3 Progression following completion of GWO High Voltage Operations Module 15 7.4 Duration of the High Voltage Operations Module 16 7.5 Instructor to Participant Ratio for High Voltage Operations Module 16 7.6 Equipment for the High Voltage Operations Module 16 7.7 Timetable for the High Voltage Operations Module 17 7.8 Detailed Description of the High Voltage Operations Module 19
Module introduction ......................................................................................................................... 19 Human factors, safety mindset and attitude..................................................................................... 23 Wind farm HV energy systems and equipment ................................................................................ 26 Hazards and risks awareness in HV Environments ............................................................................ 31 Safety and control measures in HV environments ............................................................................ 35 Regulations, guidelines and company HV rules ............................................................................... 37 SSOW for HV operations and communications ................................................................................ 38
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Duties, roles and responsibilities for HV operations ......................................................................... 40 Tools and PPE for High Voltage working.......................................................................................... 41 Fundamentals and principles for operating High Voltage systems under a SSOW........................42 HV Switching: Scenario based practical activities........................................................................... 46 Tools, equipment and methods for confirming Absence of Voltage..............................................53 Applying HV Isolations and Earth ................................................................................................... 57 Safe control during HV testing ....................................................................................................... 59 Written knowledge test .................................................................................................................. 64 Training review ............................................................................................................................... 65
8. HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE PULLING ..................................................................................................................69
8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6
Aims and objectives of the High Voltage Cable Pulling Module
69 69 69 70 70 71
Duration of the High Voltage Cable Pulling
Instructor to Participant Ratio for the High Voltage Cable Pulling Module Equipment Requirements of the High Voltage Cable Pulling Module Timetable of the High Voltage Cable Pulling Module Detailed Description of the High Voltage Cable Pulling Module
Module introduction ......................................................................................................................... 71 Awareness of basic HV cable theory................................................................................................. 76 Breakout inspections ........................................................................................................................ 80 Cable inspection............................................................................................................................... 83 Safe working during HV cable pulling operations ............................................................................ 84 Preparation of HV cable, equipment and tools ................................................................................ 88 Handling the HV cable ..................................................................................................................... 91 Conducting the cable pulling operation........................................................................................... 94 Completing the cable pull ................................................................................................................ 96 Training review ............................................................................................................................... 98
ANNEX 1 - EQUIPMENT LIST ....................................................................................................................................101
ANNEX 2 - HV OPERATIONS - PERSONAL EXPERIENCE LOGBOOK.....................................................................104
ANNEX 3 - ALIGNMENT REFERENCES.....................................................................................................................105
ANNEX 4 - GUIDLINE FOR WARM-UP EXERCISES ..................................................................................................107
ANNEX 5 - VERSION HISTORY ..................................................................................................................................114
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1. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
AC
Alternating Current
AP
Authorised Person
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
CoHE
Control of Hazardous Energy
CT / VT Current Transformer / Voltage Transformer
DC
Direct Current
EPR
Ethylene Propylene Rubber (cable)
GIS
Gas Insulated Switchgear
GWO
Global Wind Organisation
G+
Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation
HV
High Voltage
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
PE
Protective Earth
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
RCD
Residual Current Device
SAP
Senior Authorised Person
SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
SF6
Sulphur hexafluoride (gas)
SLD
Single Line Diagram
SSOW
Safe System of Work
WTG
Wind Turbine Generator
XLPE
Cross-linked polyethylene (cable)
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2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Term
Definition
For the purposes of the GWO HV standard, this term refers to those with the necessary competence to operate HV switchgear in the workplace. The determination of readiness for authorisation is the responsibility of the employer. Various terms are used in different regions to indicate that a person holds a record of this competence. This person will require specific training in safe HV operations and working experience in a high voltage operational environment. Once sufficient workplace experience has been recorded, the employer should determine readiness to nominate an individual for authorisation in accordance with company SSOW and regulatory requirements locally. Requirements vary in different regions. In some but not all regions, they must also be a Qualified Electrical Person (or the local equivalent). A mechanical switching device capable of making, carrying and breaking currents under normal circuit conditions, and also making, carrying for a specified time and breaking currents under abnormal circuit conditions such as those of a short- circuit. Equipment that is suspected to be damaged and must be treated with more caution than equipment in its normal condition. For the purposes of the GWO HV standard, the term High Voltage is used for voltages normally exceeding low voltage. The exact voltage designation varies globally depending on where you work.
Authorised Person
Circuit-breaker
Deranged equipment
High Voltage
Note on use of the term High Voltage in the GWO HV standard:
Terms for low, medium and high voltage may be applied in different ways in different geographies and in other working contexts, such as at the electrical distribution and transmission network levels. For example, IEC defines high voltage as a voltage which exceeds 1000 V AC or 1500 V DC., while NFPA 70E and OSHA defines on or above 600V as high voltage working. At the electrical network level, IEC defines high voltage lines as those above 36 kV (36,000 volts), while medium voltage lines are networks with a voltage between 1 and 35 kV (1,000 and 35,000 volts).
From a global perspective, these classifications and ranges change depending on where you work.
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Human factors are an established science that uses many disciplines (like anatomy, physiology, physics, and biomechanics) to understand how people perform under different circumstances. For the purposes of the GWO HV standard, the term low voltage is used to refer to voltages less than those defined as high voltage. The exact voltage designation varies globally depending on where you work.
Human factors
Low voltage
Note:
IEC defines LV as voltages normally exceeding 50 V AC or 120 V DC but not exceeding 1000 V AC or 1500 V DC between conductors, or 600 V AC or 900 V DC between conductors and earth. According to the ANSI C84.1-2020: low voltage is between 240 to 600 V and medium voltage is 2.4 to 69kV.
From a global perspective, these classifications and ranges change depending on where you work.
Must
For clarity where the word ‘must’ is used in this standard it shall have the same meaning as ‘shall’. A person who is not a Qualified Person and does not have any responsibilities, given that this person generally needs control, instruction, and supervision to carry out assigned working activities.
Ordinary Person
Additionally, a person who can be instructed to apply his personal lockout equipment in accordance with a company specific Lockout-Tagout program, procedures, and rules. Safe System of Work A Safe System of Work (SSOW) is a set of procedures according to which work must be carried out. SSOW are required where hazards cannot be eliminated, and some risk still exists.
The SSOW can include a wide range of elements such risk assessments, permit to work, energy isolations, confined space entry permits, and others. To reduce or eliminate exposure to hazards, they must be strictly followed. A combination of one or more switching devices together with associated control, measuring, signal, protective and regulating equipment etc completely assembled under the responsibility of the manufacturer with all the internal electrical and mechanical interconnections and structural parts. 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.
Switchgear
Shall
Should
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A pre-task safety briefing that takes place at the work site, covering the risks, hazards, control and methods of the task being performed.
Toolbox talk
Qualified Electrical Person
Perform electrical work.
Needs to have been trained or instructed on the task and the equipment.
Examples of responsibilities:
• switch off, switch on, test absence of voltage, replace a component, establish an electrical lockout etc.
lead and supervise electrical tasks e.g.:
•
- performing a pre-task briefing prior to work on electrical systems. - acting as a supervisor for Ordinary Persons working on, or in the vicinity of, electrical systems.
3. CHANGE LOG
Amendment date
Version
Approved by & date
Description of changes
21 March 2025
V0_DRAFT
HV PROJECT WORKGROUP DRAFT
DRAFT DOCUMENT
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4. SCOPE
Global Wind Organisation is a non-profit body founded by the wind turbine manufacturers and owners. Our members strive for an injury free work environment in the wind turbine industry, setting common international standards for safety training and emergency procedures. Development of a GWO High Voltage Standard will enhance safety in the wind industry, improve competence and standardisation, improve industry collaboration and enhance the GWO portfolio to meet industry demands. This standard has been developed in response to the demand for recognisable high voltage training in the industry and has been prepared in co-operation between the members of GWO based on risk assessments and factual incident and accident statistics from G+ and the wind industry. GWO members agree that everyone working on one of their properties (wind turbine generators, sub stations, etc.) shall complete high voltage training courses relevant for their assignments. All work shall be done in teams of at least two competent persons. Exemptions from the above can be made based on internal company rules.
Disputes and potential non-conformities should be brought to the attention of the GWO Audit and Compliance Committee.
5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HIGH VOLTAGE STANDARD Upon completion of the High Voltage Modules, participants will be able to support work related to high voltage equipment and systems as per the specific module focus area and detailed topics within.
5.1 Overview
The GWO High Voltage Standard is divided into the following 2 modules:
Module 1: High Voltage Operations Module 2: High Voltage Cable Pulling
5.2 Target Groups
Target Groups - High Voltage Operations The training target audience includes workers required to operate and make safe high voltage equipment and systems, under a documented safe system of work. Typical workforce that might utilise the training include among others, commissioning technicians and service technicians, both onshore and offshore. Target Groups - High Voltage Cable Pulling The training target audience includes workers required to perform or supervise high voltage cable pulling operations, under a documented safe system of work. Typical workforce that might utilise the training include among others, offshore pre-assembly technicians, installation technicians and service technicians completing replacement of HV cable, both onshore and offshore.
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5.3 Aims and Objectives Training in accordance with this High Voltage Standard will enable participants to support work related to high voltage equipment and systems as per the specific module focus area and detailed topics within. High Voltage Operations This training intends to prepare workers to operate and make safe High Voltage equipment and systems, under a documented safe system of work. High Voltage Cable Pulling This training focusses on the effective performance of High Voltage Cable Pulling operations, under a documented safe system of work. The goal of training is to increase the quality of HV cable pulling operations, while supporting and promoting safe working practices.
5.4 Duration of the High Voltage Standard Modules
The total contact time for completing each module within the High Voltage Standard is given in the module timetables and summarised in table 5.4.1 below.
The training provider must not exceed the time per day given in table 5.4.2 below.
Modules
Duration
High Voltage Operations
26 hours 30 minutes
High Voltage Cable Pulling
7 hours 25 minutes
Table 5.4.1 - Duration of the GWO HV Modules
Maximum Duration Per Day
Contact time
8 hours
Total training day
10 days
Table 5.4.2 - Maximum durations for training days
Contact time includes delivery of course lesson content, practical exercises and activities directly related to these.
Note
The total training day includes contact time, meals and breaks and travel between training sites (where applicable).
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5.5 Validity Period
The GWO High Voltage Standard modules are valid for the period stated below.
High Voltage Operations High Voltage Operations is an enduring qualification. This is based on the expectation that the participant is actively working in a wind turbine HV environment under supervision on the path to becoming an authorised person for HV operations. Once achieving the status of a HV authorised person, it would not normally be expected to re-attend this training. If there is an extended period of absence from applying the skills, retraining and recertification may be required according to company policy or local compliance requirements. High Voltage Cable Pulling High Voltage Cable Pulling is an enduring qualification. This is based on the expectation that the participant is actively working in a wind turbine environment and involved in HV cable pulling operations. If there is an extended period of absence from applying the skills, retraining and recertification may be required according to company policy or local compliance requirements.
5.6 Course Codes
Module
Course Code
High Voltage Operations
HVOP
High Voltage Cable Pulling
HVCP
Table 5.6.1 - Course codes for HV standard modules
5.7 Participant Prerequisites
All participants must meet the participant prerequisites described in the GWO Requirements for Training, as well as those detailed below for each module.
High Voltage Operations - Participant Prerequisites
Participants attending this training should hold basic underpinning knowledge, skills, abilities in safe low voltage electrical working. They should have the capability to perform tasks while exposed to low voltage hazards and risks and have electrical workplace experience, to be technically capable to participate and succeed in the training. They should have completed training equivalent to GWO BTT Electrical and GWO CoHE Electrical.
High Voltage Cable Pulling - Participant Prerequisites
Participants attending this training should hold basic underpinning knowledge, skills, abilities in mechanical work and have an awareness of safe lifting operations to support succeeding in this training. They should have completed training equivalent to GWO BTT Mechanical.
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Although not required as prerequisites for attending this training, workers leading HV cable pulling operations in the workplace may require in addition to this module, training equivalent to the GWO Slinger Signaller Standard and / or the GWO Crane and Hoist Standard.
Note
Any such requirements should be determined by the employer, based on the designated duties within the HV cable pulling team.
5.8 Instructor Qualification Prerequisites
A competent GWO High Voltage instructor must adhere to the instructor requirements for providers within the GWO Requirements for Training, as well as the specifics detailed below for each module.
High Voltage Operations
To deliver GWO High Voltage Operations training, a competent instructor should hold all the underpinning knowledge, skills and abilities required to support the training activity within the module. The instructor must: 1. Possess appropriate qualifications and experience in high voltage operations to be able to ensure that all learning activities are carried out in accordance with current legislation and the industry standards and good practice requirements in the region where training is delivered.
2. Be able to demonstrate knowledge, practical skills and abilities in safe high voltage operations comparable to those executed by the participants during the practical exercises of the module.
3. Be included in an on-going professional development program, which enables them to maintain and update skills and knowledge related to HV electrical technologies and HV operations working practices in the wind industry.
High Voltage Cable Pulling
To deliver GWO High Voltage Cable Pulling training, a competent instructor should hold all the underpinning knowledge, skills and abilities required to support the training activity within the module. The instructor must: 1. Possess appropriate qualifications and experience in HV cable pulling operations to be able to ensure that all learning activities are carried out in accordance with current legislation and the industry standards and good practice requirements in the region where training is delivered.
2. Be able to demonstrate knowledge, practical skills and abilities in safe HV cable pulling operations comparable to those executed by the participants during the practical exercises of the module.
3. Be included in an on-going professional development program, which enables them to maintain and update skills and knowledge related to HV cable technologies and good working practices for HV cable pulling in the wind industry.
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6. USING THIS STANDARD TO DEVELOP TRAINING The training in this standard is designed around the GWO taxonomy described in the GWO Requirements for Training. Theoretical and practical activities must be delivered according to the defined taxonomic level to reach the described learning objectives.
In addition to this, all training based on this standard including all related resources shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements described in the GWO Requirements for Training.
6.1 Lesson planning All training developed from this standard must comply with the GWO Requirements for Training and must be supported by the development of comprehensive lesson plans based on and referenced to the standard.
The order in which lessons and elements of each module training are delivered may vary according to the lesson plans prepared for delivering by the training provider.
6.2 Participant Performance Assessment
If a participant fails to meet the demands of a GWO High Voltage module, they shall attend a new module.
High Voltage Operations Participant knowledge, skills and abilities should be assessed on an ongoing basis during practical scenario- based exercises, by means of direct observation and verbal questioning. The instructor should use this as a method of formative evaluation to support participants in reaching the module objectives. The instructor shall also utilise direct observation and verbal questioning on an ongoing basis through the training, to determine participant achievement of the required learning objectives in the domains of knowledge, skills and abilities, to support the overall summative evaluation of the module.
In addition, a written knowledge test shall be administered to each participant to support the overall summative assessment of knowledge-based learning objectives within the module.
High Voltage Cable Pulling Participants knowledge, skills and abilities should be assessed by means of direct observation and verbal questioning during practical scenario-based exercises. The instructor should use this as a method of formative evaluation to support participants in reaching the module objectives.
The instructor must also utilise this direct observation and verbal questioning to determine participant achievement of the knowledge, skills and abilities in support of the summative evaluation of the module.
6.3 Alignment References
Annex 3 contains a table of references to relevant standards and norms that were used to create the GWO High Voltage Standard.
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Please use the generic terms and definitions from the GWO High Voltage Standard whenever possible in place of the terms and definitions used in the referenced standards and norms.
Note
Participants may work under any variety of safe systems of work, so the language and terminology have been chosen to be as applicable as possible across the most common systems of work. The terms and definitions in the standard are based on the common ground of different recognised standards to support training in varied global regions.
Training delivery in each region should align terms and definitions used whenever required to meet local compliance requirements.
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High Voltage Operations
(HVOP)
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7. HIGH VOLTAGE OPERATIONS
7.1 Aims and objectives for the High Voltage Operations Module The aim of this module is to enable participants, through theoretical and practical training, to be prepared to operate and make safe high voltage equipment and systems, under a documented safe system of work. After having successfully completed the High Voltage Operations module, the participants will be trained in safe operations of high voltage equipment and systems. They will be ready to return to the workplace for local training within the specific SSOW and HV rules within their own workplace. Completion of this training alone does not deem participants competent to perform HV operations in the workplace. 7.2 Generic approach to GWO High Voltage Operations training and the need for further regional, company and site-specific specific development GWO High Voltage Operations training adopts a generic approach that provides a basic level of common understanding and awareness for safe HV work based on core knowledge, skills and abilities within each of the lesson subjects. Lessons within this training cover highly varied regional, company and site-specific regulations, practices and procedures, with significant differences in equipment and ways of working. GWO High Voltage Operations training must be supplemented by company SSOW and site-specific training, as well as equipment-specific training in many cases. The learning objectives adopt a generic approach to support and underpin progressing to employer, site and equipment specific training.
It is always the responsibility of the duty holder to determine if a GWO training is sufficient in relation to the tasks, hazards and risks they expose a GWO trained person to, or if additional training is required.
7.3 Progression following completion of GWO High Voltage Operations Module Completion of the GWO High Voltage Operations Module provides participants with a foundational level of knowledge, skills and ability in safe HV operations. Following training, participants should progress to gain and record supervised workplace experience in HV operations to develop the necessary confidence and situational awareness to operate safely in controlled hazardous environments, while aligning with company and site-specific standards. Once sufficient workplace experience has been recorded, the employer should determine readiness to nominate an individual for authorisation in accordance with company SSOW and regulatory requirements locally. The determination of readiness for authorisation is the responsibility of the employer.
Refer to Annex 2 template: HV Operations - Personal Experience Logbook
Note
This is not mandatory. It may may be used as a template, to prepare and issue a logbook to participants following training, in digital or printed format. It may be used to record supervised personal workplace experience in HV operations as they progress towards authorisation.
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7.4 Duration of the High Voltage Operations Module
The total contact time for completing the High Voltage Operations module is estimated to be 26 hours and 30 minutes.
The training provider must not exceed the time per day given in the table below.
Maximum Duration Per Day
Contact time
8 hours
Total training day
10 hours
Table 7.4.1 - Maximum durations for training days
Contact time includes delivery of course lesson content, practical exercises and activities directly related to these.
Note
The total training day includes contact time, meals and breaks and travel between training sites (where applicable).
7.5 Instructor to Participant Ratio for High Voltage Operations Module
The ratio shown for theory sessions indicates the maximum number of participants per instructor attending the course.
Practical ratios indicate the maximum number of participants to be supervised at any time by an instructor during each practical activity.
Module
Session
Instructor to Participant Ratio
Theory
1:6
High Voltage Operations
Practical
1:3
Table 7.5.1 - Instructor to Participant Ratio for High Voltage Operations Module
7.6 Equipment for the High Voltage Operations Module
The equipment required for training as listed in Annex 1 must be available and must fulfil national legal requirements as listed where applicable.
When teaching about equipment, a generic approach should be applied whenever possible aiming to avoid only a narrow product specific training. This ensures that participants are ready to adapt to the wide range of equipment they will use in the workplace after completion of this training. However, depending on national or regional legislation, company gap analysis and location specific risk assessments, product specific training or familiarisation may be required, which is the responsibility of the duty holder.
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7.7 Timetable for the High Voltage Operations Module
The order in which elements of this Module training are delivered may vary according to the lesson plans prepared for delivering by the training provider.
The delivery of this module must comply with the requirements described in the GWO Requirements for Training .
Lesson
Element
Duration
1. Module introduction
1.1 Safety instructions and emergency procedures 1.2 Facilities 1.3 Introduction 1.4 Scope and main learning objectives 1.5 Motivation 1.6 Ongoing and summative assessment TOTAL 2.1 The role of human factors in safe operations 2.2 Holistic integration of human factors into all topics TOTAL 3.1 HV systems in the wind farm from WTG to grid 3.2 Definition and designations of HV 3.3 HV equipment and technologies overview 3.4 Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Earth Switches 3.5 HV versus LV: Arcing hazards and safety 3.6 Environmental conditions affecting HV versus LV TOTAL 4.1 Hazards, risks and controls of working with HV equipment 4.2 Basement housed HV equipment 4.3 HV cable hazards and risks 4.4 Earthing protection 4.5 Operating under different conditions 4.6 Recognising signs of deranged or in distress equipment TOTAL 5.1 Five Basic Safety Rules / The Golden Five Rules 5.2 Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition
15 min.
2. Human factors, safety mindset and attitude
20 min.
3. Wind farm HV systems and equipment
125 min.
4. Hazards and risks awareness in HV Environments
135 min.
5. Safety and control measures in HV environments
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TOTAL
30 min.
6. Regulations,
6.1 Legislation, industry standards and guidelines, company rules for HV work
standards, guidelines and company HV rules
TOTAL
20 min.
7. SSOW for HV
7.1 SSOW for HV operations and communications
operations and communications
TOTAL
30 min.
8. Duties, roles and
8.1 Duties, roles and responsibilities for HV operations
responsibilities for HV operations
TOTAL
20 min.
9. Tools and PPE for
9.1 Typical HV tools, functions, safe use and control
High Voltage working
TOTAL
40 min.
10. Fundamentals and principles for
10.1 Roles and responsibilities in controlled HV environment 10.2 Applying the Five Safety Rules / The Golden Five 10.3 Documentation to ensure safe control of HV Operations 10.4 Executing work under documents written by an SAP TOTAL 11.1 Safe Practices and Principles of switching including team communications and the Hierarchy of Switching 11.2 Performing initial energisation at commissioning and reenergisation following repairs 11.3 Working with remote operation centre/stations 11.4 Carry out actions within a HV safety document or switching orders 11.5 Identify critical to safety intervention points and notify appropriate authorities of improper operation 11.6 Scenario based practical activities - HV Switching TOTAL 12.1 HV tools and PPE for confirming absence of voltage 12.2 Methods for confirming absence of voltage - Primary and Secondary, or additional methods 12.3 Prove - Test - Prove / Hot - Cold - Hold TOTAL
operating High Voltage systems under a SSOW
240 min.
11. HV Switching: Scenario based
practical activities
240 min.
12. Tools, equipment and methods for confirming Absence of Voltage
120 min.
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13. Applying HV
13.1 Applying HV Isolations and Earth 13.2 Scenario based practical activities - HV Isolations and Earth TOTAL 14.1 Sanction for test 14.2 Awareness of testing types, tools, equipment and devices 14.3 Safe control of HV equipment during testing activity TOTAL
Isolations and Earth
240 min.
14. Safe control during HV testing
240 min.
15. Written knowledge test
15.1 Assessment of knowledge by written test
TOTAL
60 min.
16. Training review
16.1 Training review 16.2 Feedback session 16.3 HV Operations - Personal Experience Logbook TOTAL
15 min.
1590 min.
GRAND TOTAL
7.8 Detailed Description of the High Voltage Operations Module MODULE INTRODUCTION
15 min.
The aim of this lesson is for the participants to be motivated to engage in the GWO High Voltage Operations Module safely at a training facility, while recognising what is expected of them during the training.
After having successfully completed this lesson, the participants can:
1) Recognise the course content and the facilities involved to ensure a clear understanding of what is expected of them during the course (Knowledge, basic level)
2) Name and point out local emergency procedures and facilities (Knowledge, basic level)
ELEMENT 1.1 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
To achieve the lesson learning objectives, the participants can:
3) Show interest in the safety and emergency procedures (Ability, basic level)
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The instructor shall:
Explain and ask open-ended questions concerning:
a.
Safety instruction according to internal procedures
b. Emergency procedures and emergency exit in the areas where the participants can be expected to be located during the module
The participants shall:
Engage in answering the above questions
ELEMENT 1.2 - FACILITIES
To achieve the lesson learning objectives, the participants can:
4) Recognise the facilities at the training location (Knowledge, basic level)
The instructor shall:
Provide a general orientation or tour of the training location to familiarise participants with the facilities such as administration, classroom and practical training areas, dining areas, changing rooms and toilets.
The participants shall:
Note relevant facilities and ask questions when in doubt.
ELEMENT 1.3 - INTRODUCTION
To achieve the lesson learning objectives, the participants can:
5) Show interest in fellow participants and the programme of the High Voltage Operations Module (Ability, basic level)
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The instructor shall:
Explain and ask open-ended questions about the programme of the High Voltage Operations Module, including breaks and mealtimes.
Give a short introduction to themselves, including their background as instructors.
Ask for participants’ expectations of the training and their learning outcome.
The participants shall:
Give a short introduction to themselves, including their job function, and share their expectations of the training and learning outcome expectation for training.
ELEMENT 1.4 - AIM AND OBJECTIVES
To achieve the lesson learning objectives, the participants can:
6) Recognise the scope, aims and objectives of the High Voltage Operations Module (Knowledge, basic level)
The instructor shall:
Present the scope, aims and objectives of the High Voltage Operations Module through a challenge, story, scenario or message, such as “your goal with this module, should you choose to accept is…”
a. Present stories, scenarios and draw from personal experiences including those of participants, that show the importance of being able to act safely when working in the vicinity of hazardous HV energies in the wind industry b. Use stories, examples or experiences to show the importance of being able to act safely when working in the vicinity of hazardous energies in the wind industry and the importance of the High Voltage Operations Module
c. Where possible, avoid using presentation slides to present lists of learning objectives
For incident lessons and safety information shared by global energy companies, as inspiration in scenario development, please visit - https://toolbox.energyinst.org/
Note
Ask the participants open-ended questions about their individual experiences relevant to the High Voltage Operations Module.
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The participants shall:
Engage in answering the questions and share experiences relevant to the High Voltage Operations Module.
ELEMENT 1.5 - ONGOING AND SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS
To achieve the lesson learning objectives, the participants can:
7) Recognise the assessment procedure and the aim of the ongoing assessment (Knowledge, basic level)
The instructor shall:
Explain the reasons for the ongoing assessment of knowledge, skills and abilities.
Explain the GWO participant performance assessment form and how it will be used.
Explain how the formal written test will be used to support a summative evaluation of knowledge.
Ask for the participants’ thoughts on the assessment procedure presented.
The participants shall:
Engage in discussions on the assessment procedure and ask questions when in doubt in relation to the assessment procedure.
ELEMENT 1.6 - MOTIVATION
To achieve the lesson learning objectives, the participants can:
8) Show interest and willingness to engage in the learning activities (Ability, basic level)
The instructor shall:
Explain and ask the participants open-ended questions about:
a. the importance of personal involvement in the module
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b. the need for the High Voltage Operations Module when working in the wind industry
The participants shall:
Engage in answering questions about the importance of personal involvement in the course and the need for the High Voltage Operations Module when working in the wind industry.
Ask clarifying questions about any doubts or concerns about the course.
HUMAN FACTORS, SAFETY MINDSET AND ATTITUDE
20 min.
The aim of this lesson is to encourage participants to reflect on how human factors impact personal safety and the safety of the working environment, to motivate a proactive safety mindset and attitude.
After having successfully completed this lesson, the participants can:
9) Act independently to mitigate the impact of human factors on safety and develop a proactive safety mindset (Ability, intermediate level)
ELEMENT 2.1 - THE ROLE OF HUMAN FACTORS IN SAFE OPERATIONS
To achieve the lesson learning objectives, the participants can:
10) Assess the role of human factors in maintaining safety during operations (Knowledge, advanced level)
The instructor shall:
Introduce the role of human factors, safety mindset and attitude in safe operations.
Facilitate a discussion on the three interrelated aspects of human factors that must be considered: the job, the individual and the organisation.
a.
Job, equipment and environment factors:
a.i including areas such as the nature of the task, workload, the working environment, the design of displays and controls, and the role of procedures
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b.
Individual factors:
b.i including competence, skills, personality, attitude and risk perception
c.
Organisational factors:
c.i including work patterns, the culture of the workplace, resources, communications and leadership
The participants shall:
Engage in a discussion on the role of human factors in safe operations including the three interrelated aspects that must be considered: the job, the individual and the organisation.
ELEMENT 2.2 - HOLISTIC INTEGRATION OF HUMAN FACTORS INTO ALL TOPICS
To achieve the lesson learning objectives, the participants can:
11) Explore case studies to identify human factors contributing to incidents in work environment (Knowledge, advanced level)
12) Take initiative from lessons of past incidents to improve safe work practices (Ability, intermediate level)
Throughout this training in all lessons the instructor should ensure a holistic integration of human factors where relevant.
Note
For incident lessons and safety information shared by global energy companies, as inspiration in scenario development, please visit - https://toolbox.energyinst.org/
The 20-minute timing allocated for Lesson 2 does do not include the content of Element 2.2, as this should be integrated as part of all other lessons, particularly during practical sessions and scenario-based exercises.
Note
The instructor shall:
Throughout this training in all topics where relevant, the instructor should engage participants in the following:
a.
Explore human factors
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a.i Use incidents or case studies presented, identify human factors contributing to failures
b.
Procedural discipline and situational awareness
b.i Focus on the ability to follow structured procedures, recognise deviations from expected conditions, and respond appropriately to hazards in dynamic environments
c.
Stop and think decision making
c.i During scenario-based exercises, stop and think before making decisions influenced by human factors
d.
Mindset reflection
d.i Engage in self-assessment throughout exercises to explore their personal safety mindset and areas for improvement
e.
Assess lessons learned
e.i Assess personal and team strategies to mitigate human factor risks in work environments
f.
Commit to proactive safety
f.i Take initiative for team and personal safety and commit to how they will apply lessons learned to their day-to-day operations
The participants shall:
Throughout this training in all topics where relevant, participants should be encouraged to engage in the following:
a.
Explore human factors
a.i For incidents or case studies presented, identify human factors contributing to failures
b.
Procedural discipline and situational awareness
b.i Focus on the ability to follow structured procedures, recognise deviations from expected conditions, and respond appropriately to hazards in dynamic environments
c.
Stop and think decision making
c.i During scenario-based exercises, stop and think before making decisions influenced by human factors
d.
Mindset reflection
d.i Engage in self-assessment throughout exercises to explore their personal safety mindset and areas for improvement
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e.
Assess lessons learned
e.i Assess personal and team strategies to mitigate human factor risks in the work environment
f.
Commit to proactive safety
f.i Take initiative for team and personal safety and commit to how they will apply lessons learned to their day-to-day operations
WIND FARM HV ENERGY SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
125 min.
The aim of this lesson is to familiarise participants with wind farm HV energy systems and equipment.
After having successfully completed this lesson, the participants can:
13) Discuss the structure, components and boundaries of wind farm HV systems, including connections from WTGs to the grid (Knowledge, intermediate level)
14) Discuss HV energy systems and equipment (Knowledge, intermediate level)
ELEMENT 3.1 - HV SYSTEMS IN THE WIND FARM FROM WTG TO GRID
To achieve the lesson learning objectives, the participants can:
15) Recognise the key differences between onshore and offshore HV systems (Knowledge, basic level)
16) Describe the boundaries and interaction between wind turbine generator and balance of plant components (Knowledge, basic level)
17) Explain the role of substations, distribution, and transmission systems in HV networks (Knowledge, intermediate level)
The instructor shall:
Explain and illustrate an overview of wind farm high voltage systems from WTG to grid
Lead a class discussion on:
a.
HV systems onshore versus offshore
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