GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) Combined
Comprehensive entry-level technical training for onshore and offshore wind personnel. Train at GWO-certified centres in Taiwan & Spain
GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) Combined
Course Overview
The GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) Combined course is designed for personnel entering the wind energy industry who require hands-on technical competencies to safely operate, inspect, and maintain wind turbines.
Developed by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO), this combined programme integrates core technical skills with essential safety modules, creating a single streamlined pathway for new technicians to achieve entry-level certification. The GWO BTT consists of four modules and an additional installation module which can be taken after certification in the mechanical module.
The GWO BTT is divided into the following five modules:
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Hydraulics
- Bolt Tightening
- Installation (additional module)
Prerequisites
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be registered in the WINDA database
- Be medically fit to participate in practical exercises
a) Before attending the BTT Bolt Tightening Module participants must first complete the BTT Mechanical Module.
b) Before attending the BTT Installation Module participants must first complete both the BTT Mechanical and BTT Bolt Tightening modules.
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Course Content
Mechanical Skills
- Turbine assembly/disassembly fundamentals
- Bearing, gearbox, and drivetrain inspection
- Preventive maintenance procedures
Electrical Skills
- Basic electrical systems and controls
- Safe isolation and lockout procedures
- Troubleshooting fundamentals
Hydraulics
- Understanding turbine hydraulic systems
- Component maintenance and inspection
- Safety procedures for pressurised systems
Bolt Tightening
- Bolt tightening in the wind industry
- Bolt torquing using energy powered tools
- Bolt tensioning using powered and hydraulic tools
- Pre and post use inspection, packing of tools and documentation
Installation (additional module)
- Recognising main installation activities
- Principles of operating external generators during installation
- Basic electrical completion including the principles and standards for handling and installing cables
- Recognising the basis of how to do a handover to commissioning
Certification & Assessment
- Recorded in the GWO WINDA database
- Recognised by wind industry employers worldwide
- Not required to be renewed (there is currently no expiry date)
Assessment is based on practical demonstrations, scenario-based exercises, and instructor observation.
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