Category: GWO course dates

The STL USA fall onsite GWO training program is taking shape as we plan our visits through until Christmas. 

Each year STL USA trains 100s of wind technicians onsite, as this saves employers both time and money. The schedule fills up very quickly, as compnies are keen to get their site visits booked in to take advantage of this fantastic training service, so be sure you regiaster your interest and get your site added to the program ASAP!

STL USA is acutely aware that the costs associated with sending wind technicians away from the site for extended periods for training can be inhibitive. This coupled with the reduction in manpower onsite makes our program the perfect solution. With this in mind, STL USA is now planning where we will be visiting this fall for onsite GWO training and more.

Core courses for fall onsite GWO training

• GWO Basic Safety Training and Refreshers
• GWO Advanced Rescue Training and Refreshers

Confirmed visits

Iowa area in early September scope for 1-2 additional site visits

West Virginia late September scope for 1-2 additional site visits

Planned

October:

Early month West Virgnia/Upstate New York 

Late month Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma

November:

Early month California

December:

South Texas (Harlingen Location)

If you need training and your site is in or close to these regions get in touch and we can organise a visit

Why Choose STL USA for Onsite GWO Training?

Safety Technology USA is a leader in providing high-quality training due to several key factors:

1. Expert Trainers: Experienced trainers with extensive field knowledge.
2. Convenience: Onsite training with mobile units for maximum efficiency.
3. Proven Track Record: Over 5,000 technicians trained, including major clients like RWE, Siemens Gamesa, and GE.
4. Comprehensive Offerings: Additional training programs such as NFPA 70E Electrical Safety training.

What else can STL USA train Onsite ?

Alongside the GWO courses mentioned above STL USA can also deliver QEW to NFPA 70E onsite and enhance the onsite visit with a number of blot-on options:

1. 1 day QEW (Qualified Electrical Worker to NFPA 70E) Low Voltage course
2. 1 day QEW (Qualified Electrical Worker to NFPA 70E) High Voltage course
3. 1/2 day Rescue plan development, includes written rescue plan for a range of scenarios with video/images
4. EAP/ERP (Emergency Action/Response Plan) site evaluation and reporting (equipment, existing plans), development of updated plan and testing of plan to include video, written documentation and live trial. 
5. 1/2 day local first responder sessions. Intro for local first responders to the wind turbine environment

Launching May 2024 new GWO IQT and IQTX training courses for new and existing GWO trainers

What is GWO IQT

The aim of the Instructor Qualification Training Module (IQT) is to enable the participant to instruct and train following adult learning principles for an adult target audience.. These courses are an extra layer of instructor training beyond the 4-step POCD process.

IQT aims to address some of the quality issues that have occurred during GWO training courses by providing additional instruction around adult learning specific to the delivery of GWO courses.

In October of last year, STL USA’s lead instructor Brandon McKelvain was invited to join one of GWO’s train-the-trainer sessions to qualify to be able to train other instructors in the IQT standard.

Coupled to the recent audit STL USA passed we are now able to deliver both versions of the IQT standard for new and experienced instructors.

GWO IQT

Instructor qualification training module

The aim of the Instructor Qualification Training Module (IQT) is to enable the participant to instruct and train in accordance with adult learning principles for an adult target audience.

After having successfully completed this Instructor Qualification Training Module, the participants will have the ability to:

1) Take responsibility of planning and conducting instructor led training ensuring participants’ safety throughout (Ability, intermediate level)

2) Choose appropriate learning activities and assessment tools based on the characteristics of an adult target audience and adult learning principles in their didactical considerations and facilitation of learning activities (Knowledge, advanced level)

3) Apply appropriate teaching methods, learning activity structures and assessment tools based on the characteristics of an adult target audience and adult learning principles (Skills, intermediate level)

4) Assess training participants’ learning progression and performance against specific training aims and learning objectives (Knowledge, advanced level)

5) Take initiative and take responsibility to conduct instructor self-evaluation activities

 Course duration: 9 days

Location: Abilene , TX

GWO IQTX

Instructor Qualification Crossover Module

The aim of the Instructor Qualification Crossover Module (IQTX) is to update experienced GWO instructors on their knowledge of the GWO Taxonomy Framework and adult learning principles (aligned with the IQ Standard); and to support their ability to apply these in their training delivery.

After having successfully completed this IQTX Module, the participants will have the ability to apply adult learning principles in their GWO training delivery.

Course duration: 3 days

Location: Abilene , TX

How to book

Click the button below and select GWO IQT on the enquiry form to contact a member of the team to assist you with booking this course.

Launching May 2024 new GWO Slinger Signaller and GWO Crane & Hoist courses

GWO Slinger Signaller

Upon successful completion of GWO’s slinger signaller training course, the participant will be able to work within the wind industry conducting slinging techniques and signaling during simple lifting operations, meaning lifts conducted based on a lifting plan or covering known hazards.

Course duration: 1.5 days

Location: Abilene , TX

GWO Crane & Hoist

Crane & Hoist Inspection and Maintenance Module

The aim of the training is to enable the technician to inspect, maintain, and test fixed small cranes and fixed hoists complying with relevant legislation and according to relevant manufacturer’s inspection and maintenance manuals and documents.

Course duration: 1.5 days

Location: Abilene , TX

Crane & Hoist User Module

After having successfully completed this Crane and Hoist Basic User Module, the participants will have the ability to take responsibility as a basic user to safely operate common types of fixed cranes and hoists in WTG environment on basic lifts while following manufactures’ manuals and relevant documentation and legislation.

Course duration: 1.5 days

Location: Abilene , TX

How to book

Either reach out to a member of the STL USA team to book a course or simply fill in our booking form via the button below.

GWO Slinger Signaller & BTT Installation

Throughout the month of May we will be running back-to-back GWO Slinger Signaller and GWO BTT Instalation courses. Talk to a member of the team to find out more.