GWO Blade Repair Training Standard V2.0
2021-04-01_TS_BR_V02
G ENERAL R ESOURCES REQUIRED TO DELIVER B LADE REPAIR M ODULE
The training provider shall ensure that the staff, facilities, and equipment are in place to support the training of the participants.
Staff
Training staff shall possess appropriate qualifications and experience to ensure that all training and supportive activities are carried out in accordance with current legislation and the current requirements outlined in the CRITERIA FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS OFFERING GWO TRAINING document.
The instructor must:
(1) Hold valid certificates for GWO BST/BSTR First Aid and GWO BST/BSTR Manual Handling
(2) Be able to demonstrate knowledge and practical skills in blade repair methods, techniques and craftsmanship comparable to those executed by the participants during the practical exercises of the Blade Repair module
(3) Act as first responder in the case of an accident
Supporting staff:
(1) A person with a valid first aid qualification shall be present during all practical training. This can be the instructor or an assigned emergency response team
Practical training facilities
All facilities shall be maintained and, where appropriate, inspected and tested in accordance with current national legislation and manufacturers’ specification. It is recommended that the facilities reach European standards. Risk assessments shall be conducted and documented for all training facilities. The training provider shall hold the required permits to operate the facilities. The learning process is facilitated by comparable elements, comparing the training environment and the participants ’ working environment. Comparable elements enhance the application of what is learned. The practical training facilities and the training environment are therefore expected to incorporate as many elements comparable to a real wind turbine working environment as is reasonably practicable. The practical training facility should enable each participant to, individually and/or as part of a team, see, hear and practice the taught subject matter in such a way that it resembles the working practices in a real wind turbine environment.
The following training facility items will be required for the Blade repair training:
A workshop area, ensuring the following:
(1) Sufficient dust extraction to ensure that the amount of dust in the air is kept below 10 milligrams per cubic metre
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