GWO BR v2.0

GWO Blade Repair Training Standard V2.0

2021-04-01_TS_BR_V2

Show examples of photographs with no indication of scale and photographs with an indication of scale. Explain the advantages of including scale in the photograph when identifying the size of the damage Demonstrate ho w to adjust a camera focus setting to ‘spot focus’ , and explain why this setting is preferred for long distance photographs Demonstrate the ability to take focused photographs of blade damage from long and short distances, including a scale to indicate the size of the damage on short distance photographs

TAP TEST

Learning objectives:

The participants can describe possible causes of delamination in a blade (Knowledge, basic level)

The participants can perform a tap test to locate areas of delamination (Skills, intermediate level)

The participants can take responsibility for performing a tap test to identify the extent of areas of delamination in a fibre-reinforced composite structure (Ability, intermediate level)

Training staff shall:

Show examples of a delaminated fibre reinforced composite material and explain possible causes of delamination such as impact damage Demonstrate how to locate the outer edges of an area of delamination by performing a tap test with an appropriate tool

Ask the participants relevant questions about the possible causes of delamination in a blade

Facilitate practice to improve the participants’ ability to perform a tap test to identify the extent of areas of delamination in a fibre-reinforced composite structure

The participants shall:

Describe in their own words and share their understanding of the possible causes of delamination in a blade Practice the ability to perform a tap test to identify the extent of areas of delamination in a fibre reinforced composite structure

Training staff shall:

Give constructive feedback on the participants’ ability to perform a tap test to identify the extent of areas of delamination in a fibre-reinforced composite structure

LIGHTING

Learning objectives:

The participants can recognise the importance of lighting (intensity & angle) in terms of inspecting composite materials (Knowledge, basic level)

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