Total Wind Training
Training pathways to make your workforce better
The wind industry’s only training pathway that develops technicians from entry-level to OEM-grade expertise
Add plug and play competency based apprenticeships for a simple fee per technician.
Long term programs are delivered alongside STL USA's partner Danish Wind Power Academy (DWPA), leaders in competency training worldwide.
Add plug and play competency based apprenticeships for a simple fee per technician.
Long term programs are delivered alongside STL USA's partner Danish Wind Power Academy (DWPA), leaders in competency training worldwide.
Train Better,
Work Safer.
Speak to the team and learn how we can help you scale experience
About STL USA
A simple and effective solution
Postion your company to win in wind
How does it work?
- Technicians are assessed to understand current competency level
- Technicians are grouped into Tech 0 – Tech 3 levels based on their competencies (levels can be adapted to suit employers existing framework)
- Training programs/development pathways are created for each technician to fill in knowledge gaps
- STL USA manage training logistics and jointly deliver training with DWPA at site or in Texas
- Programs cycle alongside GWO 2-year course validity
- When technicians reach a milestone, i.e moving from Tech 1 to Tech 2 they are assessed, if the pass they move up a level on to the next pathway to Tech 3. If they don’t they can cycle back to 1 day sprint training on specific topics
Why STL USA?
STL USA specializes in teaching new and experienced wind technicians across a variety of disciplines and accreditations. This includes a complete range of GWO certificates (the industry standard), NFPA 70E electrical safety training and a full spectrum of introductory and intermediate technical courses across all aspects of the common platforms (GE, Siemens, Vestas etc)
Our state-of-the-art facilities located across 2 sites in Abilene Texas enable us to deliver high-quality training, using equipment technicians have in the field, delivered by highly experienced and respected instructors.
Why DWPA?
Global expertise delivered locally by recognised competency training experts is at the heart of what DWPA do. DWPA is widely recognised as delivering some of the best wind technician training across all the major OEM platforms. Partnering with DWPA brings together two training heavyweights in the wind industry to collaborate on longer term training solutions for customers in the USA.
Is funding available?
Various funding exists around the apprenticeship program including:
- ACE incentive up to $40,000 per employer
- State level tax incentives
long term training program
Why the STL USA program
- World-Class Training, Seamlessly Integrated – STL USA and DWPA bring industry-leading instruction together in one streamlined program.
- Maximize ROI on Workforce Development – Reduce training costs while accelerating technician readiness and productivity.
- Certifications & Competencies, All in One – Build a workforce that’s skilled, certified, and job-ready at every level.
- Confidence in Every Climb – Know that your technicians have the expertise to operate safely and efficiently—at every stage of their careers.
Training
- All GWO courses including – BST, ART, BTT, CoHE, SLS, Crane & Hoist
- QEW to NFPA 70E
- BOP, Pad Mount Switching
- Technology Essentials (All major components)
- OEM Familiarization (Vestas, Siemens, GE)
- OEM Troubleshooting (Vestas, Siemens, GE)
- Technical sprints (1 day sprint sessions on specific components, platforms etc)
Add on Apprenticeships
- Make apprenticeships super simple, meeting project and customer requirements where needed
- STL USA are the program owner meaning no long application processes
- STL USA guides you through all you requirements as an employer
Certified Clean Energy Professional Program
STL USA’s Head of Training, Brandon McKelvain is one of the first wind training experts in the USA become an assessor for entry-level wind technicians under American Clean Powers new competency framework. These framework can be incoporated into all programs to ensure compliance for industry standards.
Why stl usa?
Train better, work safer.
Customers choose STL USA because we live by our mantra:
Train better, work safer.
Over the past 8 years we have trained over 3,000 technicians working closely with clients such as RWE, Siemens Gamesa, GE, and many more.
Extensive Course Programs
GWO BST, ART, BTT
NFPA 70E
Technical Training
Trained
Professionals
Extensive field experience
1,000s of hours of teaching
Highly qualified trainers
Course Materials
High-quality support materials
“The technicians all agree that the trainers were well informed and very willing to stop to answer questions throughout the day. We are very excited to have found a great resource with a facility in Iowa. We look forward to working with you again soon and to visit or train at your facility. Please tell the trainers ‘Great Job!'”
– Siemens Gamesa