Technical training
Basic Technical Training / V8 2023-05-02
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
Total training day
10 hours
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