GWO BTT Installation Mechanical

The aim of the GWO BTT Installation Mechanical Module is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to perform basic mechanical installation tasks, supervised by an experienced technician, using safe working procedures and the correct PPE.

After successful completion of this module, participants will have a basic understanding of wind turbine installation environments, handling and storage of components, lifting operations, main component preparation, pre-assembly and assembly, mechanical completion, and related electrical, hydraulic and external generator principles relevant to mechanical installation work.

Prerequisites

All participants must be medically fit and capable of fully participating in the training.

Participants must create a personal profile in WINDA and provide their WINDA ID before completion of the training.

Before attending the GWO BTT Installation Mechanical Module, participants must have completed the following GWO modules:

• GWO BTT Mechanical
• GWO BTT Bolt Tightening

Certification Standard

This course is certified according to the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Technical Training Standard.

Validity

No expiry period applies. GWO BTT modules are enduring qualifications. Retraining may be required according to company requirements, national legislation, or after an extended period without applying the skills.

Duration

1 day

Participants

Maximum 12 participants. Practical exercises are delivered according to the applicable GWO instructor-to-participant ratio.

Language

English or another language upon customer request.

Content

• Introduction to the training
• Introduction to installation
• General procedures for working onsite with installation
• Installation environments
• Handling and storing
• Lifting operations
• Main component preparation, pre-assembly and assembly
• Principles of mechanical completion
• Principles of electrical completion
• Principles of hydraulic completion
• Principles of operation with external generators
• Summary and theoretical test
• Training review

Practical Exercises

• Handling and storage of components
• Lifting operation awareness and related hazards
• Main component preparation, pre-assembly and assembly activities
• Mechanical installation tasks under supervision
• Safe use of tools, equipment and PPE
• Worksite safety, communication and housekeeping