Renewables & Wind Energy
GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) Mechanical
duration
2 days
Location
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Cost
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£1000.80 (inc VAT)
Course Overview
The GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) Mechanical course provides the knowledge and skills to carry out basic mechanical tasks on a wind installation.
Delegates will learn to use safe working procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE).
You must be registered on Winda prior to attending a GWO course.
For our ‘how-to’ guide, please click here >>
Delegates will learn to use safe working procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE).
You must be registered on Winda prior to attending a GWO course.
For our ‘how-to’ guide, please click here >>
Prerequisites
Prerequisites Required!
In order to complete GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) Mechanical, delegates must hold:
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Delegates must be WINDA registered before arriving for the course.
Course Content
Delegates completing this training course will be able to;- Explain the main components, mechanical systems and the basic operation of wind turbines
- Explain risks and hazards associated with mechanics
- Understand the principles of bolted and welded connections and their inspection
- Demonstrate practical skills to use manual tightening and measuring tools
- Demonstrate the correct use of hydraulic torque and tensioning tools
- Explain the principles of a gearbox
- Explain the function of the brake systems and demonstrate how to inspect them
- Explain the function of the yaw system and explain how to inspect it
- Explain the function of the cooling system and demonstrate how to inspect it
- Explain the function of the lubrication system and demonstrate how to inspect it
More information
- Certification: A GWO certificate will be issued upon successful completion.
- Target audience: Those with no previous experience of mechanical systems.
- Revalidation: There is no revalidation requirement for this training programme.
- Items to bring: Government Issued Photographic ID eg Driver Licence or Passport.
- Health prerequisites: Due to certain aspects of the course being potentially physically demanding and/or stressful, delegates will be required to confirm their medical fitness & physical ability to participate on this course by completing our centre medical self-screening form prior to course commencement.
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