2024-06-24_BTT_V9

Technical training

Basic Technical Training (BTT)

Publication date: 24 June 2024

Technical Training

Basic Technical Training Standard/ V9 2024-06-24

CONTENTS

1. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................................5

2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS...............................................................................................................................6

3. CHANGE LOG ................................................................................................................................................... 8

4. SCOPE .............................................................................................................................................................10

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASIC TECHNICAL TRAINING .........................................................10

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8

Overview

10 11 11 11 12 13 13 13

Target Group

Aims and Objectives

Duration of the Basic Technical Training Standard Modules

Validity Period Course Codes

Participant Prerequisites

Instructor Qualification Prerequisites

6. GENERAL RESOURCES REQUIRED TO DELIVER THE BTT MODULES ........................................................13

6.1 6.2

Practical Training Facilities

14 14

Handouts

7. USING THIS STANDARD TO DEVELOP TRAINING .......................................................................................14

8. ADMINISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF MODULES ............................................................................14

8.1

Participant Performance Assessment

9. THE BTT MECHANICAL MODULE .................................................................................................................18

9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6

Aims and Objectives for the BTT Mechanical Module

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Duration of the BTT Mechanical Module BTT Mechanical Module Participant Ratio Equipment for the BTT Mechanical Module

BTT Mechanical Module Timetable

Detailed Description of the BTT Mechanical Module

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Lesson 7 - Braking Systems ............................................................................................................................... 40 Lesson 8 - Yaw System....................................................................................................................................... 42 Lesson 9 - Cooling System ................................................................................................................................ 43 Lesson 10 - Lubrication System ......................................................................................................................... 45 Lesson 11 - Summary and Theoretical Test ....................................................................................................... 48 Lesson 12 - Training Review .............................................................................................................................. 49

10. THE BTT ELECTRICAL MODULE ....................................................................................................................51

10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6

Aims and Objectives of the BTT Electrical Module

51 51 52 52 52 54

Duration of the BTT Electrical Module BTT Electrical Module Participant Ratio Equipment for the BTT Electrical Module

BTT Electrical Module Timetable

Detailed Description of the BTT Electrical Module

Lesson 1 - Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 54 Lesson 2 - Introduction to Electricity ................................................................................................................. 58 Lesson 3 - Electrical Safety ................................................................................................................................ 61 Lesson 4 - Electrical Components ..................................................................................................................... 67 Lesson 5 - Sensors ............................................................................................................................................. 75 Lesson 6 - Electrical Circuits .............................................................................................................................. 77 Lesson 7 - Electrical Measuring Instruments...................................................................................................... 79 Lesson 8 - Summary and Theoretical Test ......................................................................................................... 81 Lesson 9 - Training Review ................................................................................................................................ 82

11. THE BTT HYDRAULIC MODULE .....................................................................................................................85

11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6

Aims and Objectives of the BTT Hydraulic Module

85 85 86 86 86 88

Duration of the BTT Hydraulic Module BTT Hydraulic Module Participant Ratio

Equipment

BTT Hydraulic Module Timetable

Detailed description of the BTT Hydraulic Module

Lesson 1 - Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 88 Lesson 2 - Hydraulic Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 93 Lesson 3 - Hydraulic Safety................................................................................................................................ 94 Lesson 4 - Pumps............................................................................................................................................... 99 Lesson 5 - Actuators ........................................................................................................................................ 101 Lesson 6 - Valves ............................................................................................................................................. 102 Lesson 7 - Accumulators .................................................................................................................................. 108 Lesson 8 - Sensors ........................................................................................................................................... 109 Lesson 9 - Pipes, Hoses and Connections ....................................................................................................... 111 Lesson 10 - Oil and Filters ............................................................................................................................... 112 Lesson 11 - Hydraulic Diagrams ...................................................................................................................... 115

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Lesson 12 - Pressure Measuring Tools............................................................................................................. 117 Lesson 13 - Summary and Theoretical Test ..................................................................................................... 118 Lesson 14 - Training Review ............................................................................................................................ 119

12. THE BTT BOLT TIGHTENING MODULE.......................................................................................................122

12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8

Aims and Objectives of the BTT Bolt Tightening Module

122 122 122 123 123 126 127 129

Duration of the Bolt Tightening Module BTT Bolt Tightening Participant Ratio

Participant Prerequisites for the BTT Bolt Tightening Module

Developing Training Scenarios for this Module

Equipment

BTT Bolt Tightening Module Timetable

Detailed Description of the BTT Bolt Tightening Module

Lesson 1 - Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 129 Lesson 2 - Bolt Tightening in the Wind Industry.............................................................................................. 133 Lesson 3 - Framing the Scenario: Bolt Torquing Using Energy Powered Tools...............................................138 Lesson 4 - Pre-Task Phase: Planning and Preparation ..................................................................................... 141 Lesson 5 - The Task Phase: Safely and Correctly Torquing Bolts Using Electrical and Hydraulic Tools...........147 Lesson 6 - Post-task Phase: Pack Up and Review ............................................................................................ 152 Lesson 7 - Framing the Scenario: Bolt Tensioning Using Energy Powered Tools............................................154 Lesson 8 - Pre-Task Phase: Planning and Preparation ..................................................................................... 157 Lesson 9 - The Task Phase: Safe and Correct Tensioning of Bolts Using Hydraulic Tools ...............................162 Lesson 10 - Post-Task Phase: Pack Up and Review.......................................................................................... 167 Lesson 11 - Using Mechanical Handling Aids to Assist with Bolt Tightening Tasks.........................................169 Lesson 12 - Training Review ............................................................................................................................ 174

13. THE BTT INSTALLATION MODULE..............................................................................................................177

13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7

Aims and Objectives of the BTT Installation Module

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Duration of the BTT Installation Module

BTT Installation Participant Ratio

Participant Prerequisites for the BTT Installation Module

Equipment

BTT Installation Module Timetable

Detailed Description of the BTT Installation Module

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Lesson 9 - Principle of Electrical Completion .................................................................................................. 206 Lesson 10 - Principles of Hydraulic Completion .............................................................................................. 213 Lesson 11 - Principles of Operation with External Generators ........................................................................ 215 Lesson 12 - Introduction to Handover to Commissioning ............................................................................... 220 Lesson 13 - Summary and Theoretical Test ..................................................................................................... 221 Lesson 14 - Training Review ............................................................................................................................ 222

ANNEX 1 - EQUIPMENT LIST ....................................................................................................................................225

ANNEX 2 - SCENARIO DOCUMENTS: BOLT TORQUING .......................................................................................232

ANNEX 3 - SCENARIO DOCUMENTS: BOLT TENSIONING ....................................................................................247

ANNEX 4 - VERSION HISTORY ..................................................................................................................................261

1. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

BTT

Basic Technical Training

CO 2

Carbone Dioxide

GWO

Global Wind Organisation

JSA

Job Safety Analysis

LOTO

Lock Out Tag Out

OEM

Original Equipment Manufacturer

PDR

Plan-Do-Review

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

SWA

Safe Work Approach

TRA

Task Risk Assessment

WTG

Wind Turbine Generator

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2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

The purpose of this section is to avoid different interpretations of these terms depending on whoever is reading the standard.

Term

Definition

Bolt Tightening

Refers to the practice of tightening a bolt and includes both torquing and tensioning.

Engage in discussions

Instructor has to create discussions involving the participants.

Feedback

Instructor’s feedback should focus on what the participant must adjust to perform correctly. Feedback may involve dialogue, where the participant reflects on his/her understanding or performance.

Function

Purpose. What is it doing? What can it be used for?

Group discussion

Learning activity involving all participants. Group discussions may be conducted in smaller groups. The instructor should step back and only interfere to facilitate the experience exchange between participants. Optimal group size is 4 participants. A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effect on something or someone. The 'HV' mark comes from the German term 'Hochfest Vorgespannt' meaning high strength preloaded.

Hazard

HV Bolt

Installation

Preparation

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Pre-assembly

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Assembly

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Must

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

Operation

How does it work?

Plan-Do- Review

Refers to a job safety and quality management process and may have other names including, but not limited to, Job Safety Analysis, Safe Work Approach, Task Risk Assessment, Task Plan, etc.

Practice

The participants apply what they are learning.

A risk is the chance or probability that a person will be harmed or experience an adverse health effect if exposed to a hazard.

Risk

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Refers to a training method that uses fictive simulations to align learning performance with real world job performance.

Scenario

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.

Shall

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

Use

How to operate it? How to make it work?

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3. CHANGE LOG

Amendment date

Version

Approved by & date

June 2024

GWO TC April 2024

Description of changes

Changes Throughout

• Corrected total calculated time in table 5.4.1 and 11.5.1

Spelling and grammar corrections

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Added title to table 5.4.4

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BTT Mechanical Module:

Element 2.1 – Main components of the structure

• Added text to 2.1.1, point e: “and lightning protection”.

• Added text to 2.1.2, point e: “and lightning protection”.

Element 2.1 – Main mechanical systems

Added text to 2.2.1, point f: “/converter.

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Element 2.3 – How a turbine works:

• Added text to 2.3.1: “using all the components from 2.2.1”

BTT Electrical Module

Element 3.5 Static Electricity

• Added text to 3.5.1: “grounding of components and lightning protection systems.”

Element 4.12 – Processor Control Systems

• Added text to learning objective 69: “and communication between components”.

• Added text to 4.12.1: ”and how the controls system communicates with components via copper signal cable, optical cable, or data cable.”

Bolt Tightening Module:

Element 4.3 PLANNING FOR SAFETY

SS4.3.1 New letter bullet “I” added to both lists “Safety handles as prerequisite to perform operation”

Element 5.1 SETTING UP EQUIPMENT FOR USE

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• SS5.1.1 New letter bullet “c” inserted (all subsequent bullets progress one) “Ensure safety handles are mounted for use”

Annex 1 BTT-B equipment list.

• Safety handles added to hydraulic torque tools bullet points x2

• Bolt Tensioning Scenario. Extra parentheses removed and misspelling corrected

• Bolt Tensioning Scenario. Bullet amended to “Mock up for bolt tensioning…”

Annex 2 GWO Manual for Bolt Torquing (For Training Purposed Only)

• Introduction. Safety. Sentence added “If no safety handle is present do not perform operation.”

BTT Hydraulic Module

Element 10.2

• Changed element name to: “Element 10.2 - Collecting Oil and Grease sample”.

Added text to 10.2.1: “or grease sample”.

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Added text to 10.2.2: “or grease sample”.

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Added text to 10.2.3: “or grease sample”.

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• Added point 10.2.4: “Facilitate discussions about oil and grease cleanliness”.

Added text to 10.2.5: “or grease sample”.

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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.

This standard describes the requirements for Basic Technical Training modules that are recommended and endorsed by the members of GWO. The Standard comprises of five modules:

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulic

Bolt Tightening

Installation

This standard has been developed in response to the demand for recognisable basic technical 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 Basic Technical Training courses and subsequent company specific training 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.

General feedback on this document can be sent to info@globalwindsafety.org. See globalwindsafety.org on how to raise a complaint about a training provider or report a safety incident occurring during training.

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASIC TECHNICAL TRAINING

Upon completion of the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Technical Training (BTT), participants will possess an awareness of the hazards encountered when working on hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and installation systems, and when working with energy powered bolt tightening and how to control and mitigate these hazards, preparing candidates for working both on and offshore in the wind power industry. These training modules can be delivered independently of one another or as stand-alone training. The bolt tightening and installation modules are not part of the mandatory BTT training, and it is up to the duty holder to decide if this should be mandatory training.

5.1 Overview

The GWO Basic Technical Training is divided into the following 5 modules:

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Module 1: Mechanical Module 2: Electrical Module 3: Hydraulic Module 4: Bolt Tightening Module 5: Installation

5.2 Target Group The Basic Technical Training modules are targeted at candidates who have no previous experience of hydraulic, mechanical, electrical or installation systems, or working with energy powered bolt tightening, but may also be used to upskill candidates who have some knowledge but not of its application in wind turbines. 5.3 Aims and Objectives This BTT Training prepares participants for further company specific training by providing them with the necessary training to perform basic hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, bolt tightening and installation tasks.

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.

5.4 Duration of the Basic Technical Training Standard Modules The total contact time for completing the Basic Technical Training Standard is between 35 and 36 hours. This is based on the times given in the module timetables and summarised in tables 5.4.1, 5.4.2 and 5.4.3 below.

The training provider must not exceed the time per day given in table 5.4.4 below.

Modules

Duration

Mechanical

8 hours 40 minutes

Electrical

9 hours 55 minutes

Hydraulic

8 hours 55 minutes

Bolt tightening

8 hours 0 minutes

TOTAL 35 hours 30 minutes

Table 5.4.1 - Duration of GWO Mechanical and Installation Modules

Modules

Duration

Mechanical

8 hours 40 minutes

Bolt tightening

8 hours 0 minutes

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TOTAL 16 hours 40 minutes

Table 5.4.2 – Duration of GWO Mechanical and Bolt Tightening Modules

Modules

Duration

Mechanical

8 hours 40 minutes

Installation

17 hours 40 minutes

TOTAL 26 hours 20 minutes

Table 5.4.3 – Duration of the CWO Mechanical and Installation Modules

Maximum Duration Per Day

Contact time

8 hours

Total training day

10 hours

Table 5.4.4 - Maximum duration 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).

If a participant fails to meet the demands of a Basic Technical Training Module, they shall attend a new training in that module.

5.5 Validity Period The Basic Technical Training is an enduring qualification, so a validity period does not apply to this training. This is based on the expectation that the participant is actively working in a wind turbine environment. If there is an extended period of absence from applying the skills, retraining and recertification may be required according to national legislation and company policy. A maximum interval between successful completion of the BTT Hydraulic, Mechanical, Electrical, Bolt Tightening and Installation modules does not apply. This is based on the expectation that the participant is actively working in a wind turbine environment. If there is an extended period of absence from applying the skills, retraining and recertification may be required according to national legislation and company policy.

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5.6 Course Codes

Module

Course Code

BTT Mechanical

BTTM

BTT Electrical

BTTE

BTT Hydraulic

BTTH

BTT Bolt Tightening

BTTB

BTT Installation

BTTI

Table 5.6.1 – GWO BTT module course codes

5.7 Participant Prerequisites

All personnel participating must meet the participant prerequisites described in the GWO Requirements for Training.

There are additional prerequisites for both the Bolt Tightening and Installation modules:

a. Before attending the BTT Bolt Tightening Module participants must first complete the BBT Mechanical Module.

b. Before attending the BTT Installation Module participants must first complete both the BTT Mechanical and BTT Bolt Tightening modules.

Furthermore, personnel in the wind service industry must be able to read and write to a sufficient standard to be able to carry out instructions and complete the required documentation. It is an advantage if participants are able to read, speak and write English.

5.8 Instructor Qualification Prerequisites

A competent GWO BTT instructor must adhere to the instructor requirements for GWO training.

6. GENERAL RESOURCES REQUIRED TO DELIVER THE BTT MODULES

The training provider shall ensure that staff, facilities, and equipment are in place to support the training of participants.

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6.1 Practical Training Facilities

A practical workshop is required that has enough space to accommodate 8 participants, with a respective work area each of approximately 3 square metres.

6.2 Handouts

Handouts must be given to the participants containing, as a minimum:

Electrical symbols mentioned in the BTT Standard

Hydraulic symbols mentioned in the BTT Standard

c. Formulas used (Pascal’s Law, Ohm’s Law, Torque…)

These handouts could be used as reference for the participants during the entire course and also during the test at the end.

For the Bolt Tightening Module handouts (work instructions, manuals, PDAs and checklists) are found in Annexes 2 and 3. In circumstances where the training is being held on behalf of an OEM or owner operator, equivalent company specific documents may be used instead.

7. 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 in order to reach the described learning objectives. When teaching about equipment, a generic approach to shall be applied aiming to avoid additional potential product specific formal training after completion of this training. However, national or regional legislation, company gap analysis and location specific risk assessments may require additional product specific familiarisation which is the responsibility of the duty holder.

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.

8. ADMINISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF MODULES

8.1 Participant Performance Assessment

The participants will be assessed separately on each module according to the learning objectives, by means of direct observation and supplementary oral questions where appropriate (formative evaluation). Furthermore, the participants will be subjected to a written phase test on the Hydraulic, Mechanical, Electrical and Installation modules according to the learning objectives (summative evaluation). The Bolt Tightening module does not require a written test, assessment of participant performance is conducted during practical exercises.

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The written tests can consist of multiple-choice or descriptive answer questions and shall be set at the same taxonomy level as the objective that they are testing.

The multiple-choice test must be conducted in accordance with the following criteria:

1. There shall be at least one question for each lesson in the module with a minimum of 10 questions for each stand-alone module.

There shall be a time limit of 1½ minutes per question.

The tests must be individual.

The participants shall not communicate with each other during the test

5. The participants shall not communicate with any persons via email, telephone, Skype (or similar) or social media during the test

6. Where a participant does not understand the meaning of a question or a multiple-choice option, the instructor shall be allowed to help the participant to understand the meaning of the question or the multiple-choice options. The instructor shall not give the participant the correct answers to any test questions.

Participants may use:

Training material

Handouts.

Own notes

Participants may not use:

Mobile phones (except for calculator)

Wearables (e.g. google glasses)

Tablets

Internet browsers

Any other devices similar to those listed above

The multiple-choice test questions cannot be used at any other time during the training in such a way that the participants could recognise that they will be test questions at the end.

At least 70% of the questions in the written test must be answered correctly in order to pass the corresponding module.

In the event that a participant fails the test, the instructor will have a discussion with the participant in order to find out the reason for this. If the reason was due to the misunderstanding of a question or due to

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language difficulties, the instructor can mark a question as correct, provided that the participant is able to demonstrate the right level of understanding. This must be properly documented by the instructor and kept together with the tests, control measures, evaluations, etc. Throughout each of the BTT modules, the instructor will use the participant performance assessment form (see annex 1 of the Requirements for Training) to evaluate the participant’s knowledge and skills, with a high focus on evaluating the participant’s safety awareness.

The instructor shall keep a participant performance assessment form (or adaptation) for each participant until the completion/evaluation of each BTT training module.

The participant performance assessment form (or adaptation) is a final evaluation tool for the instructors to assess participants during practical elements. It allows measurement of the number of violations regarding safety, competency or attitude. The participant performance assessment form shall be used as a progressive evaluation tool to discuss the performance of a participant in guiding them to success. It also serves as supporting documentation if a participant passes or fails the module.

Training providers may adapt the participant performance assessment form to other media.

Training providers must have a documented procedure in place for dealing with participants not meeting the stated learning outcome

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BTT Mechanical Module

(BTTM)

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9. THE BTT MECHANICAL MODULE

9.1 Aims and Objectives for the BTT Mechanical Module The aim of this BTT Mechanical 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.

After having successfully complete this BTT Mechanical module, the participants will have the ability to:

1) Describe the main components, mechanical systems and basic operation of wind turbines (Knowledge, basic level)

2) Discuss risks and hazards associated with mechanics (Knowledge, intermediate level)

3) Explain the principles of bolted and welded connections and their inspection (Knowledge, intermediate level)

4) Apply manual tightening and measuring tools (Skills, intermediate level)

5) Recognise the principles of a gearbox (Knowledge, basic level)

6) Recognise the function of the brake systems (Knowledge, basic level)

7) Perform inspection of brake systems (Skills, intermediate level)

8) Recognise the function of the yaw system and how to inspect it (Knowledge, basic level)

9) Recognise the function of the cooling system (Knowledge, basic level)

10) Perform inspection of the cooling system (Skills, intermediate level)

11) Recognise the function of the lubrication system (Knowledge, basic level)

12) Perform inspection of the lubrication system (Skills, intermediate level)

9.2 Duration of the BTT Mechanical Module

The total contact time for completing the BTT Mechanical module is 8 hours and 40 minutes.

The training provider must not exceed the time per day given in the table 9.2.1 below.

Maximum Duration Per Day

Contact time

8 hours

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Total training day

10 hours

Table 9.2.1 – Maximum duration 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).

9.3 BTT Mechanical Module Participant Ratio

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 by an instructor during each activity.

Module

Session

Instructor to Participant Ratio

Theory

1:12

BTT Mechanical

Practical

1:8

Table 9.3.1 - Instructor to participant ratio

9.4 Equipment for the BTT Mechanical Module

The equipment required for training as listed in Annex 1 must be available and must fulfil national legal requirements.

9.5 BTT Mechanical Module Timetable

The order in which elements of this Module training are delivered may vary according to the didactical choices of the delivering training provider.

The delivery of this module must comply with the requirements described in the GWO Requirements for Training .

Lesson

Element

Duration

1. Introduction

1.1

Safety and emergency procedures

1.2

Facilities

1.3

Introduction

1.4

Aims and objectives

1.5

Ongoing assessment

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1.6

Motivation

1.7

Human factors TOTAL

30 min.

2. Mechanical introduction

2.1

Main components of the structure

2.2

Main mechanical systems

2.3

How a turbine works TOTAL

60 min.

3. Mechanical safety

3.1

Why mechanical safety?

3.2

Safety signs

3.3

Types of PPE

3.4

The importance of appropriate isolation TOTAL

30 min.

4. The principles of bolted and welded connections

4.1

The principles of bolt connections

The locations of important bolted and welded connections

4.2

4.3

Inspection of welded connections

4.4

Bolt connections and correct tightening tools TOTAL

80 min.

5. Use of manual tightening and measuring tools

5.1

Metric system

Selecting and using the correct manual tightening tools

5.2

5.3

Correctly setting and using a torque wrench

5.4

Feeler gauges

5.5

Callipers

5.6

Dial gauge TOTAL

70 min.

6. Gearbox

6.1

The function and operating principles

6.2

Inspection of the gearbox TOTAL

30 min.

The function of the mechanical and aerodynamic brake

7. Braking system

7.1

7.2

Inspection of the mechanical brake system TOTAL

40 min.

8. Yaw system

8.1

The function of the yaw system

8.2

Inspection of the yaw system

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TOTAL

30 min.

9. Cooling system

9.1

Components requiring cooling and why

9.2

Inspection of the cooling systems TOTAL

30 min.

10. Lubrication system

10.1 Components requiring lubrication and why 10.2 Inspection of the lubrication systems TOTAL

75 min.

11. Summary and theoretical test

11.1 Summary

11.2 Theoretical test TOTAL 12.1 Training review TOTAL

30 mins.

12. Training review

15 min.

GRAND TOTAL

520 min.

Table 9.5.1 – BTT Mechanical module timetable

9.6 Detailed Description of the BTT Mechanical Module LESSON 1 - INTRODUCTION

30 min.

The aim of this lesson is to enable the participants on the GWO BTT Mechanical Module training to engage in the training safely and with motivation, while recognising what is expected of them during the training.

If this module is delivered combined with other BTT modules to the same participants, the redundant introductory elements shall not be repeated.

Note

After having successfully completed this lesson, the participants can:

13) Describe the module content and the facilities involved to ensure a clear understanding of what is expected during the module (Knowledge, basic level)

14) Name and point out local emergency procedures and facilities (Knowledge, basic level)

15) Describe the relevant human factors and the implications thereof (Knowledge, basic level)

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ELEMENT 1.1 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Learning objectives:

16) The participants can recognise the safety instructions, rules and emergency procedures (Knowledge, basic level)

17) The participants show an interest or curiosity in the safety and emergency procedures (Ability, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Explain and ask involving questions concerning:

a. safety instructions according to internal procedures

b. emergency procedures and emergency exits 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

Learning objective:

18) The participants can recognise the facilities at the training location (Knowledge, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Give a general description of the facilities at the location (administration, dining area, restrooms and toilets, etc.)

The participants shall:

Note relevant facilitates and ask questions when in doubt about facilities

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ELEMENT 1.3 - INTRODUCTION

Learning objective:

19) The participants show an interest in fellow participants and the programme of the BTT Mechanical Module (Ability, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Explain and ask involving questions about the programme of the BTT Mechanical module, including breaks and mealtimes

Give a short introduction about themselves, including their backgrounds as instructors

Ask for participants’ expectations of the training and their learning outcome:

The participants shall:

Give a short introduction of themselves, including their job function, and share their expectations of the training and learning outcome expectation for the training

ELEMENT 1.4 - AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Learning objective:

20) The participants can recognise the scope and main objectives of the BTT Mechanical Module (Knowledge, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Explain the scope and main objectives of the BTT Mechanical Module

Involve participants through questions about the participants’ understanding and individual experiences relevant to the BTT Mechanical Module

The participants shall:

Engage in answering questions, and share experiences relevant to the BTT Mechanical Module

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ELEMENT 1.5 - ONGOING ASSESSMENTS

Learning objective:

21) The participants can recognise the reasons for the ongoing assessment, and recognise how the GWO participant assessment form will be used throughout the module (Knowledge, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Explain the reasons for the on-going assessment

Explain the GWO participant assessment form and how it will be used

Ask for the participants’ thoughts on the assessment procedure presented:

The participants shall:

Engage in discussions and share thoughts on the assessment procedure

ELEMENT 1.6 - MOTIVATION

Learning objective:

22) The participants show a willingness to be personally involved in the learning activities throughout the BTT Mechanical Module (Ability, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Explain and facilitate discussions on:

a. the importance of personal involvement in the module

b. the need for the BTT mechanical module when working in the wind industry

The participants shall:

Engage themselves in discussions about the importance of personal involvement in the module and the need for the BTT mechanical module when working in the wind industry

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ELEMENT 1.7 - HUMAN FACTORS

Learning objective:

23) The participants can describe the relevant human factors and the implications thereof (Knowledge, basic level)

24) The participants show an interest and willingness to focus on human factors during the following practical exercises (Ability, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Present how human factors have an influence on accidents in the wind industry

Lead a discussion about the role of the individual in improving human performance, and how this improvement can benefit safety when working in the wind industry, by considering factors like:

Attention and perception

Group behaviour and peer pressure

Fitness and health

Domestic and work-related stress

Workload (both overload and underload)

Fatigue

Time pressure and deadlines

Alcohol, medication and substance abuse

The participants shall:

Engage in discussions and share understandings about the human factor influence on accidents when working in the wind industry

LESSON 2 - MECHANICAL INTRODUCTION

60 min.

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The aim of this lesson is to give the participants an introduction to wind turbines.

ELEMENT 2.1 - MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE STRUCTURE

Learning objective:

25) The participants can describe the main components in a wind turbine (Knowledge, intermediate level)

The instructor shall:

Explain the basic function and location of the:

Foundation & Transition piece

Tower sections

Nacelle

Main bearing

Rotor, blades and lightning protection

Platforms, ladders and lift

Facilitate discussions with the participants about the main components of the structure of a wind turbine

Foundation & Transition piece

Tower sections

Nacelle

Main bearing

Rotor, blades and lightning protection

Platforms, ladders and lift

The participants shall:

Engage in discussions about the main components of the structure of a wind turbine

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ELEMENT 2.2 - MAIN MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Learning objective:

26) The participants can discuss the function, main components and location of the main mechanical systems in a wind turbine (Knowledge, intermediate level)

The instructor shall:

Present the basic function, main components and location of the:

Pitch system

Yaw system

Main shaft

Gearbox

Coupling

Generator/converter

Facilitate group discussions that challenges the participants to see the connection between the above mechanical systems and the main components of the structure of the wind turbine, which have been discussed earlier in the lesson.

Give constructive feedback on the participant groups’ discussions

The participants shall:

Engage in a group discussion and share understandings about the connection between the above mechanical systems and the main components of the structure of the wind turbine

ELEMENT 2.3 - HOW A TURBINE WORKS

Learning objective:

27) The participants can describe how a wind turbine works (Knowledge, basic level)

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