ET11-111: Wind Turbine Operations, Climb & Rescue / GWO - BST

In this course, the student will learn operations and design of wind turbines in the energy technology and power generation industries. Students will demonstrate what they have learned by identifying the major components and their relationship to wind turbine operation. With the use of the correct equipment manuals, and electrical schematics, the student will properly disassemble, test and/or inspect and reassemble wind turbine components and systems crucial to systems operation. They will also be taught proper torquing procedures and complete torquing procedures per equipment manual instruction. Identification of and adherence to proper technical and safety procedures will be emphasized to establish a culture of safety. Students will become familiar with equipment manuals and electrical schematics using them to complete the assigned maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs. Pre-job task meetings, documentation, job hazard analysis, job safety analysis, confined space permits, lock-out tag-out forms, and hot work permits will be utilized so that students will become familiar with industry procedures and protocols. The student will learn the ANSI safety standards and safety regulations relating to safe, accurate climbing, and rescue operations. The student will be taught and properly demonstrate correct equipment inspection techniques and proper use of the equipment. Demonstration and use of approved equipment and correct rescue techniques will be completed in compliance with standards. Students will learn the hazards involved in working at heights. The student will also learn to be competent in GWO – BST (Basic Safety Training), including these 4 modules: GWO - Fire Awareness, GWO - First Aid, GWO – Manual Handling & GWO – Working @ Heights certifications upon course completion.