ABEEÓLICA GUIDELINE FOR SAFETY AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN THE WIND INDUSTRY
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Purpose The goal of these guidelines is to provide clear routes for new entrants into the wind industry and guide a person towards the appropriate training for the job profile of a wind professional. The ABEEólica Wind Professionals Guideline will recommend a transparent and valid set of standardized skills for entry level roles in the operations and maintenance of wind turbines for onshore and offshore wind facilities. These guidelines explain the skills and training recommended for wind professionals entering the industry. As the introduction of offshore wind power expands in Brazil in the future, the demand for wind professionals is expected to increase dramatically, and there are concerns about a shortage of personnel to meet that demand. These guidelines aim to avoid the talent shortage by lowering the barriers to entry into the wind power industry. They also promote the hiring and development of technicians. To be able to hire in at scale, this guideline recommends competences and training considered important for these roles. Further, the guideline describes how globally recognized GWO training standards may be applied as the baseline for learning and competence, as this training is delivered under a quality assured governance system and is globally accessible. Finally, the guideline examines how competence and training needs assessment of this role meets the legal requirements in Brazil. It also explains the career steps for wind professionals. In conducting training or performing tasks based on these guidelines, strict compliance with Brazilian regulations is the highest priority. Adhering to these laws ensures the safety and health of wind professionals and helps prevent legal issues. These guidelines provide specific information on the skills required for wind professionals. In particular, operators considering entering the wind power industry can obtain useful information when preparing for maintenance work by picking up these guidelines when starting in the wind power maintenance business. This guideline also contains information that is useful for operators who have already started the business to streamline and improve their maintenance work. In addition, these guidelines are categorised by job role so that wind professionals can receive training appropriate to their job content. The guidelines clearly outline effective and transparent standard skills for novices in the operation and maintenance of wind power generation facilities in the field of wind power generation equipment services.
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