10032026 BTT V11

Technical training

Basic Technical Training (BTT)

V11

Publication date: 10032026

Technical training

Basic Technical Training Standard / V11 10032026

CONTENTS

1. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................................7

2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS...............................................................................................................................8

3. CHANGE LOG ................................................................................................................................................. 12

4. SCOPE .............................................................................................................................................................19

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASIC TECHNICAL TRAINING .........................................................19

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8

Overview

20 20 20 21 23 24 24 25

Target Group

Aims and Objectives

Duration of the Basic Technical Training Standard Modules

Validity Period Course Codes

Participant Prerequisites

Instructor Qualification Prerequisites

6. GENERAL RESOURCES REQUIRED TO DELIVER THE BTT MODULES ........................................................25

6.1 6.2

Practical Training Facilities

25 25

Handouts

7. USING THIS STANDARD TO DEVELOP TRAINING .......................................................................................25

7.1

Support Guidance & References for Hazardous Energies Basic Safety Module

8. ADMINISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF MODULES ............................................................................26

8.1

Participant Performance Assessment

9. THE BTT MECHANICAL MODULE .................................................................................................................30

9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6

Aims and Objectives for the BTT Mechanical Module Duration of the BTT Mechanical Module Participant Ratio of the BTT Mechanical Module

30 30 30 31 31 33

Equipment for the BTT Mechanical Module Timetable for BTT Mechanical Module

Detailed Description of the BTT Mechanical Module

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Lesson 6 - Gearbox............................................................................................................................................ 61 Lesson 7 - Braking Systems ............................................................................................................................... 63 Lesson 8 - Yaw System....................................................................................................................................... 65 Lesson 9 - Cooling System ................................................................................................................................ 67 Lesson 10 - Lubrication System ......................................................................................................................... 69 Lesson 11 - Summary and Theoretical Test ....................................................................................................... 72 Lesson 12 - Training Review .............................................................................................................................. 73

10. THE BTT ELECTRICAL MODULE ....................................................................................................................76

10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6

Aims and Objectives of the BTT Electrical Module

76 76 77 77 77 79

Duration of the BTT Electrical Module

Participant Ratio of the BTT Electrical Module Equipment for the BTT Electrical Module

Timetable for BTT Electrical Module

Detailed Description of the BTT Electrical Module

Lesson 1 - Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 79 Lesson 2 - Introduction to Electricity ................................................................................................................. 83 Lesson 3 - Electrical Safety ................................................................................................................................ 86 Lesson 4 - Electrical Components ..................................................................................................................... 92 Lesson 5 - Sensors ........................................................................................................................................... 101 Lesson 6 - Electrical Circuits ............................................................................................................................ 104 Lesson 7 - Electrical Measuring Instruments.................................................................................................... 105 Lesson 8 - Summary and Theoretical Test ....................................................................................................... 107 Lesson 9 - Training Review .............................................................................................................................. 108

11. THE BTT HYDRAULIC MODULE ...................................................................................................................111

11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6

Aims and Objectives of the BTT Hydraulic Module

111 111 112 112 112 114

Duration of the BTT Hydraulic Module

Participant Ratio of the BTT Hydraulic Module

Equipment for BTT Hydraulic Module Timetable for BTT Hydraulic Module

Detailed description of the BTT Hydraulic Module

Lesson 1 - Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 114 Lesson 2 - Hydraulic Introduction .................................................................................................................... 119 Lesson 3 - Hydraulic Safety.............................................................................................................................. 120 Lesson 4 - Pumps............................................................................................................................................. 125 Lesson 5 - Actuators ........................................................................................................................................ 127 Lesson 6 - Valves ............................................................................................................................................. 128 Lesson 7 - Accumulators .................................................................................................................................. 134 Lesson 8 - Sensors ........................................................................................................................................... 136 Lesson 9 - Pipes, Hoses and Connections ....................................................................................................... 137 Lesson 10 - Oil and Filters ............................................................................................................................... 139

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Lesson 11 - Hydraulic Diagrams ...................................................................................................................... 141 Lesson 12 - Pressure Measuring Tools............................................................................................................. 143 Lesson 13 - Summary and Theoretical Test ..................................................................................................... 144 Lesson 14 - Training Review ............................................................................................................................ 145

12. THE BTT BOLT TIGHTENING MODULE.......................................................................................................148

12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8

Aims and Objectives of the BTT Bolt Tightening Module

148 148 148 149 149 152 153 155

Duration of the Bolt Tightening Module Participant Ratio for BTT Bolt Tightening

Participant Prerequisites for the BTT Bolt Tightening Module

Developing Training Scenarios for this Module Equipment for BTT Bolt Tightening Module Timetable for BTT Bolt Tightening Module

Detailed Description of the BTT Bolt Tightening Module

Lesson 1 - Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 155 Lesson 2 - Bolt Tightening in the Wind Industry.............................................................................................. 161 Lesson 3 - Framing the scenario: bolt torquing using powered tools .............................................................167 Lesson 4 - Pre-Task Phase: Planning and Preparation ..................................................................................... 171 Lesson 5 - The Task Phase: Safely and Correctly Torquing Bolts Using Electrical and Hydraulic Tools...........178 Lesson 6 - Post-task Phase: Pack Up and Review ............................................................................................ 184 Lesson 7 - Framing the Scenario: Bolt Tensioning Using Powered Tools........................................................186 Lesson 8 - Pre-Task Phase: Planning and Preparation ..................................................................................... 190 Lesson 9 - The Task Phase: Safe and Correct Tensioning of Bolts Using Hydraulic Tools ...............................195 Lesson 10 - Post-Task Phase: Pack Up and Review.......................................................................................... 200 Lesson 11 - Using Mechanical Handling Aids to Assist with Bolt Tightening Tasks.........................................202 Lesson 12 - Training Review ............................................................................................................................ 207

13. THE BTT INSTALLATION MECHANICAL MODULE.....................................................................................210

13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8

Becoming certified to deliver BTT Installation Mechanical Module Aims and Objectives of the BTT Installation Mechanical Module

210 210 211 211 212 212 212 214

Duration of the BTT Installation Mechanical module Participant Ratio of the BTT Installation Mechanical

Participant Prerequisites for the BTT Installation Mechanical Module Equipment and Handouts for BTT Installation Mechanical Module

Timetable for BTT Installation Mechanical Module

Detailed Description of the BTT Installation Mechanical module

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Lesson 7 - Main Component Preparation, Pre-assembly and Assembly..........................................................233 Lesson 8 - Principles of Mechanical Completion ............................................................................................. 236 Lesson 9 - Principles of Electrical Completion ................................................................................................. 239 Lesson 10 - Principles of Hydraulic Completion .............................................................................................. 240 Lesson 11 - Principles of Operation with External Generators ........................................................................ 242 Lesson 12 - Summary and Theoretical Test ..................................................................................................... 247 Lesson 13 - Training Review ............................................................................................................................ 248

14. THE BTT INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL MODULE........................................................................................251

14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.6 14.7 14.8

Becoming certified to deliver the BTT Installation Electrical Module Aims and Objectives of the BTT Installation Electrical Module

251 251 252 252 253 253 253 255

Duration of the BTT Installation Electrical Module Participant Ratio of the BTT Installation Electrical

Participant Prerequisites for the BTT Installation Electrical Module Equipment and Handouts for BTT Installation Electrical Module

Timetable for BTT Installation Electrical Module

Detailed Description of the BTT Installation Electrical Module

Lesson 1 - Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 255 Lesson 2 - Introduction to Installation ............................................................................................................. 260 Lesson 3 - General Procedures for Working Onsite with Installation...............................................................264 Lesson 4 - Installation Environments................................................................................................................ 266 Lesson 5 - Handling and Storing ..................................................................................................................... 267 Lesson 6 - Lifting Operations........................................................................................................................... 271 Lesson 7 - Main Component Preparation, Pre-assembly and Assembly..........................................................272 Lesson 8 - Principle of Electrical Completion .................................................................................................. 274 Lesson 9 - Principles of Hydraulic Completion ................................................................................................ 281 Lesson 10 - Principles of Operation with External Generators ........................................................................ 284 Lesson 11 - Introduction to Handover to Commissioning ............................................................................... 289 Lesson 12 - Summary and Theoretical Test ..................................................................................................... 290 Lesson 13 - Training Review ............................................................................................................................ 291

15. THE BTT HAZARDOUS ENERGIES BASIC SAFETY MODULE .....................................................................294

15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6

Aims and Objectives of the BTT Hazardous Energies Basic Safety Module Duration of the BTT Hazardous Energies Basic Safety Module Participant Ratio of the BTT Hazardous Energies Basic Safety Module Equipment for the BTT Hazardous Energies Basic Safety Module

294 294 294 295 295 296

Timetable for BTT Hazardous Energies Basic Safety Module Detailed Description of the BTT Mechanical Module

Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training ............................................................................................................ 296 Lesson 2 - Control of hazardous energies basic safety .................................................................................... 300 Lesson 3 - Lockout-Tagout for an Ordinary Person ......................................................................................... 308 Lesson 4 - Mechanical safety ........................................................................................................................... 314

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Lesson 5 - Electrical safety............................................................................................................................... 318 Lesson 6 - Pressure Fluid safety ....................................................................................................................... 326 Lesson 7 - Hazardous energy scenario ............................................................................................................ 330 Lesson 8 - Training review ............................................................................................................................... 334

ANNEX 1 - EQUIPMENT LIST ....................................................................................................................................337

ANNEX 2 - SCENARIO DOCUMENTS: BOLT TORQUING .......................................................................................343

ANNEX 3 - SCENARIO DOCUMENTS: BOLT TENSIONING ....................................................................................358

ANNEX 4 - COMBINED DELIVERY OF THE BTT INSTALLATION MODULES (BTTI-M & BTTI-E)............................372

ANNEX 5 - HEBS SUPPORT GUIDANCE AND REFERENCES ..................................................................................373

ANNEX 6 - TEMPLATE DESCRIPTION FOR A PERMIT TO WORK...........................................................................378

ANNEX 7 - VERSION HISTORY ..................................................................................................................................382

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1. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

ANSI

American National Standards Institute

Alternating Current

BTT

Basic Technical Training

CO 2

Carbone Dioxide

CoHE

Control of Hazardous Energies

Direct Current

GFCI

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

GWO

Global Wind Organisation

High Voltage

IEC

International Electrotechnical Commission

JSA

Job Safety Analysis

LOTO

Lock Out Tag Out

Low Voltage

NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

OEM

Original Equipment Manufacturer

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PDR

Plan-Do-Review

Protective Earth

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

RCD

Residual Current Device

SSOW

Safe System of Work

SWA

Safe Work Approach

TRA

Task Risk Assessment

WTG

Wind Turbine Generator

WTSR

Wind Turbine Safety Rules

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2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

The purpose of this section is to avoid different interpretations of these terms depending on whoever is reading the standard.

Term

Definition

Approach boundaries

As part of the risk assessment process for electrical work, approach boundaries should be determined. There are two shock protection boundaries; the Limited Approach Boundary and the Restricted Approach Boundary, that must be established in order to provide a safe distance for personnel from exposed, energized electrical components. For supporting guidance on good working practices on approach boundaries refer to Annex 5 Work instruction approved by the company responsible for the work described, according to its internal processes. Normally done with its corresponding risk assessment that will include the control measures for all risks identified. An explosive electrical discharge that occurs when current flows through the air between conductors, releasing intense heat (up to 19,000 °C), light and blast shock wave. This dangerous event can pose significant risks of burns and blast injuries.

Approved work instruction

Arc Flash

Bolt Tightening

Refers to the practice of tightening a bolt and includes both torquing and tensioning

Equipment that is suspected to be damaged and must be treated with more caution than equipment in its normal condition.

Deranged equipment

Discussion

The purpose of a discussion as a learning activity is to ensure that as many participants as possible reflect on the given topic by taking active part in the discussion. The instructor must arrange the participants in small groups or pairs to ensure that all participants are involved. The instructor can initiate a discussion by asking open-ended questions Any task performed on an electrical installation that requires specific electrical knowledge to be performed safely and correctly. Examples: install components, alter a circuit, take electrical measurements, replace a component, create an electrically safe work condition. Establishing an electrically safe work condition is the mandatory, step-by-step process of de-energizing, locking/tagging out, and verifying the absence of voltage on electrical equipment before work begins to prevent shock and arc

Electrical work

Establishing an electrically safe work condition

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flash injuries. It ensures equipment is fully isolated and safe to touch before work starts. For supporting guidance on good working practices on establishing an electrically safe work condition refer to Annex 5 Electrical components or parts capable of being inadvertently touched or approached nearer than a safe distance by a person, due to not being properly enclosed or insulated (e.g. IP0X, IP1X). Critical components used to securely join different parts of the turbine, ensuring structural stability and reliability. Fasteners can include bolts, nuts, washers, and other hardware that hold together parts like the tower segments, nacelle components, rotor blades, and hub Instructor’s feedback should focus on what the participant must adjust to perform correctly. Feedback may involve dialogue, where the participant reflects on his/her understanding or performance Learning activity involving all participants. Group discussions may be conducted in smaller groups. The instructor should step back and only interfere to facilitate the experience exchange between participants. Optimal group size is 4 participants

Exposed electrical parts

Fasteners

Feedback

Group discussion

Hand tools

Manually operated tools

Handheld tools

Powered and manually operated tools

Hazard

A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effect on something or someone Any energy (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, gravitational force etc.) that could cause injuries to personnel. Indication of which tool will provide the safest grip, fit, or attachment to the fastener to be tightened or loosened In this GWO training standard, the term High Voltage is used for voltages normally exceeding low voltage. The exact voltage designation varies globally depending on where you work.

Hazardous energy

Hierarchy of Tooling

High Voltage

Use of the term High Voltage:

Terms for low, medium and high voltage may be applied in different ways in different regions and in other working contexts, such as at the electrical distribution and transmission network levels. For example, IEC defines high voltage as a voltage which exceeds 1000 V AC or 1500 V DC., while NFPA 70E and OSHA defines on or above 600V as high voltage working. At the electrical network level, IEC defines high voltage lines

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as those above 36 kV (36,000 volts), while medium voltage lines are networks with a voltage between 1 and 35 kV (1,000 and 35,000 volts). The 'HV' mark comes from the German term 'Hochfest Vorgespannt' meaning high strength preloaded

HV Bolt

Installation

Preparation

•

Pre-assembly

•

Assembly

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Impact Wrench

Also referred to as an impact gun and rattle gun

Isolation point

A specific, identified device or location on equipment which shall ensure reliable disconnection or separation from an energy source.

Low Voltage

In this GWO training standard, the term low voltage is used to refer to voltages less than those defined as high voltage. The exact voltage designation varies globally depending on where you work.

Use of voltage classifications:

IEC defines LV as voltages normally exceeding 50 V AC or 120 V DC but not exceeding 1000 V AC or 1500 V DC between conductors, or 600 V AC or 900 V DC between conductors and earth. According to the ANSI C84.1-2020: low voltage is between 240 to 600 V and medium voltage is 2.4 to 69kV.

Live known source

Energy source where you know the level of energy (e.g., as part of a circuit, socket, or a hydraulic check/test point).

Suitable PPE is required for all work based on the task risk assessment. In practice the minimum requirement is generally considered to be arc-rated, flame-resistant clothing and protective gear that protects against the heat and burn risks identified in the assessment. For supporting guidance on good working practices on minimum arc flash PPE refer to Annex 5 For clarity where the word ‘must’ is used in this standard it shall have the same meaning as ‘shall’ Refers to a job safety and quality management process and may have other names including, but not limited to, Job Safety Analysis, Safe Work Approach, Task Risk Assessment, Task Plan, etc.

Minimum arc flash PPE

Must

Plan-Do-Review

Practice

The participants apply what they are learning

Pressure fluids

Compressible (e.g., nitrogen) and non-compressible (e.g., hydraulics) fluids under pressure.

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Pre-task briefing

Also known as a ‘Job Briefing’ or ‘Toolbox Talk’.

Before starting each job, the person in charge of the job must conduct a briefing with the employees involved. The briefing must cover such subjects as:

hazards related to the job tasks

•

work procedures involved

•

special precautions

•

energy source controls

•

• personal protective equipment requirements

A risk is the chance or probability that a person will be harmed or experience an adverse health effect if exposed to a hazard

Risk

Safe handling of batteries and capacitors

Safe handling of batteries and capacitors involves adhering to strict safety procedures to prevent electrical shock, chemical burns, fires, and explosions, as both components store and release significant electrical energy. Safe handling requires using appropriate PPE, ensuring devices are de-energized, storing them in cool, dry, and ventilated areas, and disposing of them as hazardous waste For supporting guidance on good working practices on safe handling of batteries and capacitors refer to Annex 5 A training scenario will reflect a similar work situation. The purpose of scenario based training is to enhance fidelity and by that support learning transfer

Scenario

Verbal form used to indicate requirements strictly to be followed in order to conform to this training standard and from which no deviation is permitted

Shall

Verbal form used to indicate that among several possibilities one is recommended as particularly suitable, without mentioning or excluding others, or that a certain course of action is preferred but not necessarily required

Should

Test point

Point used to measure energy

Work Instruction

A step-by-step document used to describe what to do, how to do it, and the safety and quality requirements for each task. The purpose of the Work Instruction is to ensure the work is performed safely, correctly, and consistently.

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3. CHANGE LOG

Publication Date

Version

02032026

For detailed descriptions of changes, please see the changelog published on GWO’s website here:

BTT V11 Change Log.

Overall changes to the BTT Standard

Sections 1 to 4

Updated to reflect the BTTI Module split into BTTI-Mechanical and BTTI-Electrical and the addition of BTT Hazardous Energies Basic Safety Module.

• New abbreviations, terms and definitions added as relevant to support modules

• Link to download detailed change logs added to change log section

• Scope updated for updated and new modules

Section 5

• 5.1 – 5.3: BTT overview, target groups, aims and objectives updated

• 5.4: Module durations updated: combined delivery options for BTT modules and any redcutoins of overall training duration detailed

• 5.6: Course Codes added and updated, for updated and new modules

• 5.7: Module prerequisites updated, for updated and new modules

Sections 6 to 8

Updated to reflect the BTTI Module split into BTTI-Mechanical and BTTI-Electrical and the addition of BTT Hazardous Energies Basic Safety Module

Annex 1 – Equipment list

• Updated to include training resources for updated and new module delivery

Annexes 4, 5, 6

• Annexes 4, 5, 6 added to support updated and new module delivery

Throughout: added note that instructor should remind the participants that they will receive a GWO training feedback form which they should fill out after training.

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BTTI Module split into BTTI-Mechanical and BTTI-Electrical

Annex 4 on combined BTTI-M and BTTI-E delivery added

Section 2

Work Instruction definition added

•

Section 4

BTTI-M and BTTI-E modules added

•

BTTI module removed

•

Section 5.1

BTTI-M and BTTI-E modules added

•

BTTI module removed

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Section 5.4

BTTI-M and BTTI-E modules added

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BTTI module removed

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Table 5.4.4 added

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Timings changed

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• Note inserted for table 5.4.4. on combined delivery

Section 5.6 Course Codes

BTT Installation Mechanical (BTTI-M)

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BTT Installation Electrical (BTTI-E)

•

BTTI removed

•

• The statement “ If a participant fails to meet the demands of a Basic Technical Training Module, they shall attend a new training in that module .” Has been moved to section 8.1

Section 5.7 Participant Requisites

• Participant prerequisites changed to reflect requirements for BTTI-M alone and combined delivery of BTTI-M & BTTI-E. No prerequisites for BTTI-E

Section 8.1

• The statement “ If a participant fails to meet the demands of a Basic Technical Training Module, they shall attend a new training in that module .” Has been moved to section here from section 5.4

Module – BTTI-M (Installation Mechanical)

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Throughout

New timings for all lessons

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New timings for module total

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Spelling and grammar corrections

•

New Section 13.1

• Installation Mechanical and Installation Electrical interdependency

Section 13.2

• Lesson aims removed and revised to reflect focus on mechanical aspects of installation alone

Section 13.6

• Note inserted on requirements for equipment

Lesson 2 Introduction to Installation

• Learning objective 24 & 26 specified for a wind turbine installation context

Element on safety signs removed

•

• Element 2.2.9, 2.2.10 and 2.2.11 merged into one learning activity

• Element on importance of appropriate isolation removed

Lesson 3 Installation Safety

Element 3.1 renamed

•

• Learning objective 33 revised to reflect toolbox talk prior to commencing work

• Element 3.1.3, 3.1.4 and 3.1.5 merged into one single learning activity

Element on housekeeping removed

•

Element 3.2.2 amended for clarity

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Lesson 4 Installation Environments

• Lesson aim revised to clarify wind turbine installation context

Lesson 5 Handling and storing:

5.2.1 revised for clarity on responsibility

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Element 5.2.8 added

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• Learning Objective 44 on ownership culture and corresponding activities moved to Element 5.2 from 5.3

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Element 5.2.4 added

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• Element 5.2.8 moved from Participant Shall to Instructor Shall section

• Element 5.3 has name changed: Unloading and storage of main components

Lesson 7: Main component preparation, pre-assembly and assembly

• Wording of Learning Objective 79 and corresponding activities changed: “earthing between components etc. in an offshore and onshore environment”

• 7.3.1 D and 7.3.3 added to match Learning Objective 79

Lesson 9: Principles of electrical completion

• Abbreviated to reflect only understanding of electrical elements for mechanical installers

Lesson 10 Principles of hydraulic completion

• Learning Objective 105 changed from intermediate to basic

• 10.3.2 adjusted to accommodate taxonomy of Learning Objective 89

• 10.3.7 deleted: “Engage in a group discussion about the hazards associated with hydraulic completion”

• Learning objective 90 and 91 – taxonomy added

Lesson 11: Principles of operating with external generators

• Learning objective 125 (old version) on the basic principles of external generators for auxiliary systems removed

• 11.5.2 and 11.5.4 (old version) activities on external generators for auxiliary systems removed.

Lesson 12 (Old BTTI): Handover to commissioning

Lesson removed

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Lesson 12: Summary and theoretical test

Number of questions & timings changed

•

Module – BTTI-E (Installation Electrical)

Throughout

New timings for all lessons

•

New timings for module total

•

Spelling and grammar corrections

•

New Section 14.1

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• Installation Electrical and Installation Mechanical interdependency

Section 14.2

• Lesson aims removed and revised to reflect focus on electrical installation alone

Section 14.5 Participant Prerequisites

• No participant prerequisites for Installation Electrical

Section 14.6

• Note inserted on requirements for equipment

Lesson 2

• Learning objective 24 & 26 specified for a wind turbine installation context

• 2.2.9, 2.2.10 and 2.2.11 merged into one learning activity

2.4.1 revised for clarity on examples of PPE

•

Lesson 3

Element 3.1 renamed

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• Learning objective 36 revised to reflect toolbox talk prior to commencing work

• Element 3.1.3, 3.1.4 and 3.1.5 merged into one single learning activity

Element 3.2.2 amended for clarity

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Lesson 5 Handling and storing:

• 5.2.4 added: Emphasise the importance of notifying a supervisor about damage found while unpacking or storing

Element 5.2.8 added

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• Learning Objective 44 on ownership culture and corresponding activities moved to Element 5.2 from 5.3 Element 5.3 (Unloading and storage of main components) and Element 5.5 (return of goods and components:

Removed

•

Lesson 6 Lifting Operations:

• Only element for this lesson is Risks and hazards associated with lifting operations

• Lesson aim revised to reflect abbreviated lesson

Lesson 7: Main component preparation, pre-assembly and assembly

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• Element 7.1 Preparation, pre-assembly and assembly is the only element in this lesson

Lesson 8 (Old BTTI) Principles of mechanical completion

Lesson removed

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Lesson 9 Principles of hydraulic completion

• Learning Objective 78 changed from intermediate to basic

• 9.3.2 adjusted to accommodate taxonomy of Learning Objective 78

• 9.3.7 deleted: “Engage in a group discussion about the hazards associated with hydraulic completion”

• Learning objective 79 and 80 – taxonomy added

Lesson 10: Principles of operating with external generators

• Learning objective 125 (old version) on the basic principles of external generators for auxiliary systems removed

• 10.5.2 and 10.5.4 (old version) activities on external generators for auxiliary systems removed.

Lesson 12: Summary and theoretical test

Number of questions & timings changed

•

Annex 1 Equipment List:

• Note added regarding requirements of equipment for Installation Mechanical and Installation Electrical

Annex 1 Equipment List:

• Requirement description on equipment changed: “The following pages specify the equipment required to deliver each module in alignment with this training standard. All equipment shall meet the criteria defined in the GWO Requirements for Training and is intended for use in physical training settings to support safe and effective learning and assessment“ • Specifications of conditions for combined delivery of BTT Installation Mechanical and BTT Installation Electrical.

New - BTT Hazardous Energies Basic Safety Module (HEBS)

• New module added to BTT standard based on migration of the content from GWO Control of Hazardous Energies Version 4 - CoHE Basic Safety (BaSC) module.

• Module name is changed to Hazardous Energies Basic Safety, and course code is changed to (HEBS).

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• HEBS training record validity is an enduring, aligned with other BTT modules.

• Any reference to refresher training removed (previously BaSC-R)

• Added terms and definitions relevant to HEBS module

• Timings adjusted to lessons to reflect elements moved between lessons or added. - PPE and Housekeeping elements combined in Lesson 2, Element 2.3 - Elements on ‘Response to Electrical Incident’ and ‘Hydraulic Oil Injection’ moved to the practical scenarios in lesson 7 - ‘Stored Energy’ elements added to Lesson 5 Electrical Safety and Lesson 6 Pressure Fluid Safety

Annex 1 – Equipment List

• Added equipment list for supporting delivery of HEBS module

New - Annex 5 – HEBS Support Guidance and References

• New annex provides technical guidance and references to support HEBS training delivery: - roles & responsibilities related to control of hazardous energies

- explanations of relevant safe work practices - industry regulatory alignment references

New - Annex 6 – Template Description for a Permit to Work

• New annex provides a template to support HEBS training delivery - template ‘Permit to Work’

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4. SCOPE

Global Wind Organisation is a non-profit body founded by the wind turbine manufacturers and owners. Our members strive for an injury free work environment in the wind turbine industry, setting common international standards for safety training and emergency procedures.

This standard describes the requirements for Basic Technical Training modules that are recommended and endorsed by the members of GWO. The Standard comprises of the following modules:

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulic

Bolt Tightening

Installation Mechanical

Installation Electrical

Hazardous Energies Basic Safety

This standard has been developed in response to the demand for recognisable basic technical training in the industry and has been prepared in co-operation between the members of GWO based on risk assessments and factual incident and accident statistics from G+ and the wind industry. GWO members agree that everyone working on one of their sites (wind turbine generators, sub stations, etc.) shall complete Basic Technical Training courses and subsequent company specific training relevant for their assignments.

All work should be done in teams of at least two competent persons. Exemptions from the above can be made based on internal company rules.

General feedback on this document can be sent to info@globalwindsafety.org. See globalwindsafety.org on how to raise a complaint about a training provider or report a safety incident occurring during training.

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASIC TECHNICAL TRAINING

Upon completion of the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Technical Training (BTT), participants will possess an awareness of the hazards encountered when working on hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and installation systems, and when working with energy powered bolt tightening and how to control and mitigate these hazards, preparing candidates for working both on and offshore in the wind power industry.

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5.1 Overview

The GWO Basic Technical Training is divided into the following 7 modules:

Module 1: Mechanical Module 2: Electrical Module 3: Hydraulic Module 4: Bolt Tightening

Module 5: Installation Mechanical Module 6: Installation Electrical Module 7: Hazardous Energies Basic Safety

These training modules can be delivered independently of one another as standalone training or modules may be delivered in combination to participant groups to provide some efficiencies and time savings in the overall durations of the training.

Refer to section 5.4 for details of typical BTT modules combinations and the related training durations.

5.2 Target Group The Basic Technical Training modules are targeted at candidates who have no previous experience of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or installation systems, working with energy powered bolt tightening, or working with hazardous energies but may also be used to upskill candidates who have some knowledge but not of its application in wind turbines.

BTT Bolt Tightening and BTT Installation modules provide training relevant to specific work activities and roles. BTT Hazardous Energies Basic Safety training is relevant to work where hazardous energies are found.

The training required for different wind industry work roles varies and it is up to the duty holder to determine which modules should be mandatory training required for their workplace.

5.3 Aims and Objectives This Basic Technical Training prepares participants for further company specific training by providing them with the necessary training to perform basic hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, bolt tightening and installation tasks. When technical work takes place within the wind turbine and the environment of a wind farm, hazardous energies are found in various forms posing a risk of injury to all workers. The Hazardous Energies Basic Safety module has been developed as a basic training on the risks related to hazardous energies in the wind industry to prepare workers to act safely when in the vicinity of hazardous energies or when working on systems and equipment containing hazardous energies.

These courses will not make the participant a trained person who is allowed to perform hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, bolt tightening or installation work without supervision.

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5.4 Duration of the Basic Technical Training Standard Modules The contact time for completing each module of the Basic Technical Training Module as a standalone training is indicated in table 5.4.1 below. This is based on the times given in the module timetables.

The training provider must not exceed the time per day given in table 5.4.2 below.

BTT modules allow for slightly reduced overall timings when delivered in combination to the same participants due to complimentary topics covered across different modules. Refer to tables 5.4.3, 5.4.4, 5.4.5 and 5.4.6 for details.

Note

Modules

Duration as standalone training

Mechanical

10 hours 30 minutes

Electrical

10 hours 5 minutes

Hydraulic

9 hours 15 minutes

Bolt tightening

9 hours 0 minutes

Installation Mechanical

8 hours 00 minutes

Installation Electrical

12 hours 25 minutes

Hazardous Energies Basic Safety

4 hours

Table 5.4.1 - Duration of GWO BTT Modules as standalone training delivery

Maximum Duration Per Day

Contact time

8 hours

Total training day

10 hours

Table 5.4.2 - Maximum duration for training days

Contact time includes delivery of course lesson content, practical exercises and activities directly related to these.

Note

The total training day includes contact time, meals and breaks and travel between training sites (where applicable).

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Module combinations that provide for reduced overall timings Modules combinations which allow for reduced overall timings are summarised below in tables 5.4.3, 5.4.4, 5.4.5 and 5.4.6, with a note to explain were reduced timings may be made.

Module Combination

Duration delivered in combination

Mechanical

10 hours 15 minutes

Electrical

9 hours 50 minutes

Hydraulic

9 hours

Bolt tightening

8 hours 45 minutes

Hazardous Energies Basic Safety

2 hours

TOTAL 39 hours 50 minutes

Table 5.4.3 – Combined delivery duration of Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Bolt Tightening and Hazardous Energies Basic Safety

Time allocated to the introduction lessons of BTT Mechanical, BTT Electrical, BTT Hydraulic and BTT Bolt Tightening may each be reduced by 15 minutes when delivered to the same participants, as the redundant introductory elements shall not be repeated. The contact time for BTT Hazardous Energies Basic Safety may be reduced to 2 hours when delivering to groups in which all participants have already completed GWO BTT Mechanical, BTT Electrical and BTT Hydraulic modules, this is based on the overlap of topics covered within lessons on mechanical safety, electrical safety and pressure fluids safety.

Note

Module Combination

Duration delivered in combination

Mechanical

10 hours 15 minutes

Bolt tightening

8 hours 45 minutes

TOTAL 19 hours

Table 5.4.4 – Combined delivery duration of Mechanical and Bolt Tightening Modules

Time allocated to the introduction lessons of BTT Mechanical and BTT Bolt Tightening may each be reduced by 15 minutes when delivered to the same participants, as the redundant introductory elements shall not be repeated.

Note

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