GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) Mechanical

Mechanical training - GWO Basic Technical Training

Do you work on- and offshore in the wind power industry? Would you like to gain knowledge on mechanical safety and mechanical systems?
The GWO Basic Technical Training Mechanical module is one out of three standalone qualifications which together form the full GWO Basic Technical Training.

The GWO Basic Technical Training modules are targeted at candidates who have no previous experience of hydraulic, mechanical or electrical systems but may also be used to up skill candidates who have some knowledge of these areas in other spheres not specifically wind turbines.

Upon completion of the full GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) delegates will possess an awareness of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems, preparing candidates for working both on and offshore in the wind power industry. 

Course Content

The GWO Basic Technical Training Mechanical module is one out of three standalone qualifications which together form the full GWO Basic Technical Training.

GWO Basic Technical Training modules can be taken independently and in any order you wish. It is however highly recommended that the mechanical module is taken as the first module.

The content of the GWO Basic Technical Training Mechanical module is:

• Introduction
• Mechanical introduction
• Mechanical Safety
• The principles of bolted and welded connections
• Use of manual tightening and measuring tools
• Hydraulic Torque and Tension
• Gearbox
• Braking system
• Yaw System
• Cooling System
• Lubrication System
• Theoretical test

Course Objectives

The aim of this BTT Mechanical Module is to give the Delegates the knowledge and skills to carry out basic Mechanical tasks (supervised by an experienced technician) using safe working procedures and the correct PPE.

The BTT Mechanical Module shall ensure Delegates are 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

At least 70% of the questions in the written test must be answered correctly in order to pass the test.