Global Wind Organisation Basic Technical Training

The GWO BTT Standard Mechanical Module is designed to achieve learning objectives so wind turbine technicians can:

• Explain the main components, mechanical systems and the basic operation of wind turbines.
• Explain risks and hazards associated with mechanics.
• Understand the principles of bolted and welded connections and their inspection.

The GWO BTT Standard Hydraulic Module is designed to achieve learning objectives so wind turbine technicians can:

• Explain the basics of hydraulics
• Explain risks and hazards associated with hydraulic work
• Explain the function of different types of pumps and demonstrate how to check start/stop pressure of a pump

The GWO BTT Standard Electrical Module is designed to achieve learning objectives so wind turbine technicians can:

• Explain the basics of electricity.
• Explain risks and hazards associated with electrical work.
• Explain the function and symbol of electrical components.

This is a brief outline of the learning objectives studied.

Various start dates available. Students will study over 4 days, 9am – 4pm.

Candidates should possess a reasonable command of written and spoken English. No prior knowledge is required.

Delivery will be a combination of classroom tuition and practical experience in the workshop. Assessment is by continual observation of competence plus a multi-choice examination per module.

The cost of this course can be found at the top of the webpage. This course is full cost and therefore learners are unable to get any fee remission.

You may be required to pay registration and examination fees as well as the above tuition fee; please enquire for more details.

Please enquire by the clicking the ‘enquire’ button at the top of this website page and completing the form or contact Course Information on 01642 333333 or e-mail CourseInformation@mbro.ac.uk.