ABEEÓLICA GUIDELINE FOR SAFETY AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN THE WIND INDUSTRY
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Gap Analysis ABEEólica and GWO, with the cooperation of members, conducted a gap analysis (outlined in Appendix 2) to visualise the extent to which the content of the training for which GWO sets standards (commonly known as GWO training) is consistent or deviates from the courses and education based on Brazil’s regulations. The results of the gap analysis are available through the ABEEólica website. Below are the methods used to conduct the gap analysis: Current state These standards are required by the Brazilian Ministry of Labour and Employment, but are not specific to the wind industry. By not having a field specific guidance, employers in the industry must find the standards and parts of standards that apply to the work of wind professionals. This can result in varying, repetitive, and occasionally less relevant response to this landscape, GWO training standards are based on industry best practices by our members and by the leading industry employers setting a global standard for needed training. The use of these globally recognized training standards leads to duplicated training in Brazil to meeting local regulations as each NR has a specific training that must be delivered by a certified person. The related gap analysis demonstrates where each point in the corresponding NRs is covered in GWO standards and where it is currently duplicated for wind professionals working in the industry as GWO members use the Entry Level Framework to train their new technicians.
Future state In compliance with NR 1, the creation of GWO and ABEEólica’s partnership to develop national guidelines serves as an organisationally led demonstration of how wind companies are meeting and exceeding the NR requirements by adopting recognized training standards.
Requirements for Training This document outlines the recommended requirements for training providers to deliver training to GWO Standards and Frameworks. It is intended for use by prospective and existing certified GWO training providers and defines acceptable conditions and prerequisites for safety and technical training in the renewable energy industry. It is not an independent Standard, but rather a description of the system that applies to all Training Providers. It is listed in the gap analysis as many important requirements within NRs 1, 6, 18, 33, 35 are met here rather than in the specific standards.
Review the items of training and education stipulated by Brazilian regulations. 1 Verify if there are the same or similar items in the training standards for each module of the GWO. 2 If no similar items are found, also check the content of the training standards. 3 Enter the name and chapter number and title of related material. 4
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