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The GWO Basic Safety Training course is the global standard for safety qualifications in the Wind Energy sector. Technicians traditionally take the four core modules: Fire Awareness, First Aid, Manual Handling and Working at Height with Sea Survival available as an elective module. Certificates must be refreshed at 2 yearly intervals. refresher courses follow the same module structure in a shorter timeframe.
The full GWO Basic Technical Training course is the global standard for technical qualifications in the Wind Energy sector. v8 of BTT covers four core modules: Bolt Tightening Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulic with Installation available as an add-on module or in conjunction with Mechanical.
Advanced rescue training for technicians who have completed the GWO Basic Safety Training Working at Height, Manual Handling and First Aid modules. ART covers both hub and nacelle group rescue and individual rescue scenarios across four modules. ART Hub and Nacelle certificates must be refreshed at 2 yearly intervals.
STL USA provides a complete range of training solutions which include:
- Wind technician and training resource assessments
- Course development, working alongside in-house teams to meet specific organisation training requirements. Part course creation, part course delivery. STL USA training experts work with in-house training teams, HSE departments and site leaders to develop specific training that meets standards and incorporates the organisation’s systems and process specifics. Training is then rolled out, usually onsite, across the relevant teams
- Course creation, focussing on key skills and knowledge, whether a specific safety, technical skill or use of a specific tool
- Program development, first assessing a workforce’s capabilities and then developing individual learning pathways for technicians to ensure continual development and constantly be working toward operational excellence
The full GWO Control of Hazardous Energies. course includes the modules; Basic Safety, Electrical Safety, Pressure Fluid Safety. These modules enable individuals to manage the risks associated with each form of energy found in a wind turbine environment. CoHE modules must be refreshed at 2 yearly intervals.
The GWO lift course ensures participants learn to take responsibility to support and care for themselves and others while operating and working on a lift in the wind industry.
Add a 3S Climb Auto System cert to the GWO training or take this as a stand alone course.
The low and high voltage electrical safety training to standard NFPA 70E is a wind-specific, face-to-face training program designed to equip wind technicians with the electrical safety knowledge, best work practices in electrical safety, and how to apply them in real-world situations.
A range of technical courses designed to develop technical competence and job skills for beginner and intermediate technicians.
STL USA has three options for technical training
- Basic Intro off-the-shelf program
- Basic Intro Plus off-the-shelf program
- Bespoke training packages – employers can select from a large range of skills and combine wind-specific and foundational modules to build a program for their specific needs.
Training courses designed for people new to the wind industry. WindStart provides a base level of training, certification and most importantly employment via employer scholarships.
3-week accreditation course
- GWO – Basic Safety, Basic Technical, plus elective (Advanced Rescue or BTT Installation, or Control of Hazardous Energy)
- NFPA 70E Low and High Voltage
- Employer scholarships available
4 week accreditation + technical course
- All of the above, plus
- 5 day technical introduction to wind turbines (Schematics, Troubleshoot, Motor controls, DMM, AC/DC basics)
GWO bundle training courses combine GWO training with a range of additional certifications to offer you the best value training solutions for your wind technicians. GWO bundle training courses include BST and confined space awareness, CoHE & NFPA 70E, and a whole lot more to help maximize your training budget.
Face to face confined space awareness training
- Designed for those individuals who are responsible for managing and overseeing employees working in confined space activities.
- 1/2 day course
Integrate GWO training with your existing wind courses.
STL USA has two pathways for education providers looking to add GWO certification to their existing wind courses.
- Simple 4-step process to become GWO certified under the STL USA banner
- Apply for GAP training to assess your existing curriculum and train the GAP to meet GWO standards
STL USA’s Gearbox & Borescope Overview course is a 3-day training course designed to introduce the wind turbine gearbox and the use of a Borescope. The course covers gearbox fundamentals, the use and management of the borescope as a diagnosis tool, and troubleshooting basics across a range of scenarios.
Course attendees will get hands-on with a turbine gearbox and borescope through the course alongside theory modules. This course is run in partnership with Evident Scientific the leader in borescope technology.
GWO Slinging and Signalling, use of Cranes and Hoists in wind
- GWO Slinger Signaller, 1.5 day course
- GWO Crane & Hoist, user, 1.5 days
- GWO Crane & Hoist, inspection and maintenance, 1.5 days
*Courses run on a 4 attendee minimum
PPE and device inspection training for wind turbine workers, who rely on safety gear to protect themselves in various operational scenarios. STL USA’s training equips workers with the skills to properly inspect and manage PPE, devices and other safety equipment.
Competent Person training for fall protection and climber safety is specifically tailored to the wind energy environment, covering essential techniques and safety practices.
Simple, low cost solutions for longer term technician training and apprenticeships that include skills and competency training plus industry certification.
Whether your goal is to implement or augment in-house training or launch your apprenticeship program these solutions have you covered.
- Bring high-quality training in-house, delivered by STL USA working side by side with your existing set-up
- Plug-and-play apprenticeships with financial incentives attached
- Clear development pathways that give you confidence in your workforce’s operational capabilities
- Training meets all hours and competency requirements for apprenticeship
Focussing on proper device use, rescue techniques and emergency preparedness
- Evacuation & Self-Rescue for Height Workers, 1 day course
- Evacuation & Advanced Rescue for Height Workers, 1 day course
*Courses run on a 4 attendee minimum
Basic Balance of Plant Training purpose is to teach safe substation entry, equipment familiarization, high and medium voltage protection principles, introduction to high and medium voltage schematics including, ANSI and IEE naming conventions, basic inspections, and introduction to switching orders.
1-3.5 day options
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 GE, PATTERN ENERGY, RWE, Siemens Gamesa, duke energy, And many more.
Extensive Course Programs
GWO Basic Safety Training
GWO Basic Technical Training
GWO Advanced Rescue
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