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GWO Course
GWO Introduction
GWO (global Wind Organization), an organization established to ensure the workers safety in the field of wind turbines, and the training standards set by GWO are to provide technical staff with the safety skills and knowledge they need courses to understand and reduce potential safety hazards associated with the wind turbine industry. Provide a safe working environment for people working in the wind turbine industry. At present, the top ten wind turbine manufacturers and suppliers all stipulate that their employees must participate in and pass the GWO basic training courses, which can not only reduce the occurrence of occupational accidents, but also effectively increase the safety and productivity of employees, and thus make the company substantially increase profits and achieve a win-win situation.
WINDA Introduction
GWO's certification database system to help employers or companies verify the training status and certification status of their employees to participate in GWO certification training courses.
How to apply the WINDA ID?
Search the website Global Wind Organisation for details
- After logging in to Delegate Registration, fill in the name and email address in the registration form and click Register.
- After entering the personal information form, fill it out one by one (the English name must be. the same as the passport). The English address can be found on the Chunghwa Post website and translated.
- After completing all the items, press the send button and wait for the WINDA reply in the mailbox. Open the letter and click the link. After entering the WINDA webpage, you will complete the WINDA ID registration and obtain the WINDA ID.
Registration & Payment Process
GWO Training List
Basic Safety Training(BST)
Individuals interested in offshore wind energy
Eligibility：18 years old or above ; Weight must be in - between 36 and 120 kg.
Pricing：NT$60,000
Course Description：Basic Safety Training (BST) is a mandatory certification for a career in the wind power industry. The course includes the following five modules:
- Fire Awareness (FAW)：Understanding the potential hazards of working in a wind farm and how to control and mitigate them.
- First Aid (FA)：How to perform safe and effective first aid in a wind farm work environment.
- Manual Handling (MH)：Correctly perform manual handling activities in the wind industry/wind turbine environment.
- Sea Survival (SS)：Demonstrate offshore survival techniques and safe transfer between vessels and installations.
- Working at Heights (WAH)：Perform safe and comprehensive basic rescue from heights in remote turbine environments, while eeting the emergency response requirements for new personnel in the global wind industry.
Certificate of Training：FAW, FA, MH, SS, WAH
Certification Validity Period：2 years (Refresher courses can be taken to extend for another 2 years)
Basic Technical Training (BTT)
Individuals interested in offshore wind energy
Eligibility：18 years old or above
Pricing：NT$55,000
Course Description：Basic Technical Training (BTT) provides fundamental knowledge and skills related to wind turbine mechanics, electricity, and hydraulics. It also covers awareness of task-related hazards and risks, safe working procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment. The course includes the following three modules:
- Mechanical: Introduction to wind turbine structures and mechanical systems, understanding their operating principles, and learning how to perform tasks on wind turbines safely and correctly.
- Electrical: Through fundamental electrical knowledge, circuit diagrams, and explanations of electrical risks and hazards, trainees will be able to correctly assemble circuits and perform accurate and safe measurement tasks.
- Hydraulics: Through fundamental knowledge of hydraulics and explanations of related risks and hazards, trainees will be able to safely and correctly perform hydraulic tasks in the wind farm environment.
Certificate of Training：Mechanical (BTTM), Electrical (BTTE), Hydraulic (BTTH)
Certification Validity Period：Valid Permanently
Advanced Rescue Training (ART)
Individuals interested in offshore wind energy
Eligibility：
- 18 years old or above ; Weight must be in - between 36 and 120 kg.
- Must possess the valid GWO WAH(R), FA(R) and MH(R) certificate.
Course Description：Advanced Rescue Training (ART) focuses on learning how to operate rescue equipment within wind turbines and develop rescue plans. Key focuses of the course include:
- Rescue inside the hub, nose cone, and blades.
- Assess different accident scenarios in the nacelle, tower, or tower base to determine appropriate rescue strategies.
- Operate rescue equipment for horizontal patient transport on the wind turbine.
- Use lifting rescue techniques and equipment in a controlled and safe manner.
Certificate of Training：ART-N, ART-H, SART-N, SART-H
Certification Validity Period：2 years (Refresher courses can be taken to extend for another 2 years)
Enhanced First Aid (EFA)
Individuals interested in offshore wind energy
Eligibility：18 years old or above
Pricing：NT$46,000
Course Description：Enhanced First Aid (EFA) training provides a higher level of first aid knowledge and skills to help stabilize a casualty's vital signs at the scene and prevent the situation from worsening before professional rescue personnel arrive. Key focuses of the course include:
- Perform basic or enhanced first aid standard procedures in a safe and appropriate manner, in accordance with the guidelines of the European Resuscitation Council (ERA) and the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Learn how to accurately and promptly identify the severity of physical injuries and recognize signs of illness, among other skills.
- Teach the different rescue principles developed by the national emergency medical system for acute illnesses and trauma, and learn about telemedicine consultation and patient transfer procedures.
- Pain management procedures and advanced medication treatment.
- Practice proper procedures for handling emergencies that occur in the wind farm work environment.
Certificate of Training：EFA, FA
Certification Validity Period：2 years (Refresher courses can be taken to extend for another 2 years)
Basic Technical Training - Installation (BTTI)
Individuals interested in offshore wind energy
Eligibility：
- 18 years old or above ; Weight must be in - between 36 and 120 kg.
- Must possess a valid BTTM and BTTB certificate
Course Description：Basic Technical Training - Installation is an advanced supplementary course to mechanical technical training. It provides trainees with the fundamental knowledge and skills required for wind turbine installation tasks. The course covers hazard and risk awareness, implementation of safety measures, proper equipment installation and handling techniques, prevention of dropped object incidents, and electrical and hydraulic tools under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Course Duration：3 days
Certificate of Training：Installation (BTTI)
Certification Validity Period：Valid Permanently
Blade Repair (BR)
Individuals interested in offshore wind energy
Eligibility：18 years old or above
Pricing：NT$160,000
Course Description：Blade Repair (BR) training covers the fundamental knowledge of inspecting, maintaining, and repairing wind turbine blades made of composite materials. The course also focuses on the correct and safe use of related chemicals and composite materials during repair work.
- Understanding blade composite materials and their components
- Inspecting, identifying, and repairing common blade damages
- Repairing blade trailing edge damage up to 1.5 meters in length
- Repairing blade leading edge damage up to 1.5 meters in length
- Performing laminate repairs down to the core material
- Replacing core material with a maximum area of 200 cm²
- Conducting surface repairs including painting and gelcoat application
Certificate of Training：BR
Certification Validity Period：Valid Permanently
Slinger Signaller (SLS)
Individuals interested in offshore wind energy
Eligibility：18 years old or above
Pricing：NT$33,000
Course Description：Slinger Signaller (SLS) training aims to reduce the risks associated with offshore wind lifting operations by teaching the roles, responsibilities, and coordination involved in slinging, signaling, and lifting tasks. Course Highlights:
- Understanding local regulations for lifting operations, basic mechanical principles, and an overview of lifting equipment and accessories
- Identifying the appropriate lifting gear based on the load’s weight, center of gravity, shape, and dimensions, and selecting suitable lifting tools and accessories accordingly
- Learning key lifting techniques, accident prevention, and emergency response measures
- Loading and unloading crane loads correctly using lifting equipment
- Performing slinger signaller duties using hand signals, including techniques for coordinating with multiple signalers
- Conducting pre- and post-operation inspections of lifting accessories and loads
- Determining the weight and center of gravity of loads with various shapes and lifting them safely
- Applying lifting techniques and transmitting hand signals, while following standard procedures in basic lifting operations
Certificate of Training：SLS
Certification Validity Period：Valid Permanently
Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR)
Individuals interested in offshore wind energy
Eligibility：
- 18 years old or above ; Weight must be in - between 36 and 120 kg.
- Must possess a valid GWO BST 1-5 certificate
Course Description：Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) consists of the following five module courses:
- Fire Awareness (FAWR)：Understanding fire prevention and emergency response in the wind industry
- First Aid (FAR)：Performing safe and effective first aid measures before professional medical help is available
- Manual Handling (MHR)：Teaching injury prevention and various manual handling techniques for safe operations in the workplace
- Sea Survival (SSR)：In addition to basic knowledge, focusing on survival and self-protection skills in offshore emergency and unexpected situations
- Working at Heights (WAHR)：Familiarization with various high-angle work and rescue equipment on wind turbine towers, including climbing exercises, evacuation, and rescue drills
Certificate of Training：FAWR, FAR, MHR, SSR, WAHR
Certification Validity Period：2 years (Refresher courses can be taken to extend for another 2 years)
Advanced Rescue Training Refresher (ARTR)
Individuals interested in offshore wind energy
Eligibility：
- 18 years old or above ; Weight must be in - between 36 and 120 kg.
- Must possess the valid GWO ART-N(R), WAH(R), FA(R) and MH(R) certificates
Course Description：The Advanced Rescue Training Refresher (ARTR) course focuses on reviewing the knowledge and skills from Advanced Rescue Training (ART), Working at Heights (WAH), and Manual Handling (MH) through theoretical refreshers and practical exercises. The course enables participants to perform casualty rescue operations inside wind turbine nacelles using GWO-standard rescue equipment, methods, and techniques.
Course Duration：3 days
Certificate of Training：ART-HR, ART-NR, WAHR, MHR
Certification Validity Period：2 years (Refresher courses can be taken to extend for another 2 years)
Wind Limited Access (WLA)
Non-operational personnel with infrequent access to the wind farm
Eligibility：
- 18 years old or above ; Weight must be in - between 36 and 120 kg.
- Participants of the OFL course must hold a valid GWO ONL (Onshore Limited Access) certificate.
Course Description：Wind Limited Access (WLA) is a training course designed for non-operational personnel who require infrequent access to wind farms. It is intended for individuals visiting onshore or offshore wind farms or turbines for non-working purposes. Upon obtaining this certification, participants may enter wind farms for non-operational visits under the supervision and accompaniment of at least two experienced personnel certified in GWO Basic Safety Training (BST). The course includes the following two modules:
- Onshore Limited Access (ONL):
This training covers hazards, medical emergencies, fire emergencies, and working at heights safety. - Offshore Limited Access (OFL):
This training includes vessel-to-turbine transfer and basic offshore survival training.
Certificate of Training： ONL, OFL
Certification Validity Period：2 years (Refresher courses can be taken to extend for another 2 years.)
Control of Hazardous Energies - Basic Safety (CoHE BaSC)
Individuals with an interest in offshore wind
Eligibility：18 years old or above
Pricing：NT$10,000
Course Description：The objective of the training is to enable participants to work safely in the vicinity of hazardous energies within the wind industry and to carry out designated tasks in a safe manner.
Key Course Topics:
- Ability to act safely in the presence of hazardous energies within a wind turbine generator (WTG) environment
- Safe execution of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures in a WTG environment
- Taking safe actions in response to mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic/pneumatic hazards in wind turbines
- Ability to act safely near hazardous energies in the wind industry
Certificate of Training：BaSC
Certification Validity Period：2 years (Refresher courses can be taken to extend for another 2 years)
Service Lift User (SLU)
Individuals interested in offshore wind energy
Eligibility：18 years old or above
Pricing：NT$14,000
Course Description：(This course utilizes a head-mounted display (VR) interface)
The purpose of this course is to enable participants to correctly operate service lifts inside wind turbine generators. It provides knowledge about various guidance systems and types of service lifts used in wind turbines.
Key Course Topics:
- Overview of relevant regulations
- Introduction to the purpose and functions of the service lift
- Pre-use inspection procedures
- Operation and emergency evacuation procedures
- Post-use shutdown procedures
Certificate of Training：SLU
Certification Validity Period：Valid permanently
Basic Technical Training-Bolt Tightening (BTTB)
Individuals interested in offshore wind energy
Eligibility：
- 18 years old or above
- Must possess a valid GWO BTTM certificate
Course Description：
This module aims to enhance the safety and quality of bolt tightening operations using power tools and related equipment in the wind industry. It covers how to tighten bolts safely and correctly, as well as how to plan, document, and review bolt tightening tasks. Through scenario-based simulation training, participants will be better prepared for company-specific bolt tightening training.
Course Duration：1 day
Certificate of Training：BTTB
Certification Validity Period：Valid permanently
Instructor Qualification Training (IQT)
The IQT course is suitable for entry-level individuals interested in pursuing a career in wind power training.
Eligibility：18 years old or above
Pricing：NT$157,500
Course Description：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.
Course Duration：9 days
Certificate of Training：Instructor Qualification TRaining (IQT)
Certification Validity Period：Valid permanently
Instructor Qualification Crossover Training (IQTX)
The IQTX course is designed for experienced GWO instructors to enhance their teaching knowledge and skills.
Eligibility：
- 18 years old or above
- At least 1000 hours of GWO training and teaching experience in adult technology & skill training, log record to be endorsed by GWO Training Centers.
Course Description：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.
Course Duration：3 days
Certificate of Training：Instructor Qualification Training Cross-Over (IQTX)
Certification Validity Period：Valid permanently