COVID-19 / Corona-virus updates

Corona Update 14 - Removal of Temporary Corona Measure

Following World Health Organization advice GWO removes temporary Corona exemption

Corona Update 13 - Extension of temporary Corona measure

Throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, the GWO Audit & Compliance committee has issued advisory notes communicating agreed advice, guidance and exemptions from our regular governance (requirements and standards).

Corona Advisory Note 12

Corona Advisory Note 11

Corona Advisory Note 10

Corona Advisory Note 9

Wind energy employers won’t step back safety training during lockdown

‍Despite COVID 19, GWO Training is available worldwide, safely in person and digitally via online refresher courses

Corona Advisory Note 8

Safety training volumes fell -15% during COVID-19 lockdown

2020 Half Year Report reveals challenging six months for training providers

Explained: Why do some GWO courses require a refresher every two years?

Learning objectives in GWO standards are focused in the domains of "knowledge" and "skill". How often you refresh your training to maintain that knowledge and skill depends on a huge variety of factors.

Safety without borders: has Covid-19 strengthened the case for blended learning?

Windpower’s critical workforce can benefit from blended learning solutions, which combine online solutions with courses taken in person say experts

Wind energy workforce looks for safe return to GWO training centres

Training centres prepared for backlog but expect 59% of typical course volumes in May, rising to 91% by July - Careful preparation and adaptations in place as lock-down re-opening begins - Digital options limit participants’ and instructors’ exposure to virus

Corona Advisory Note 7

This advice has now been updated. Please return to the main Corona Virus page for the latest information

Operations: Secretariat open as normal

Global Wind Organisation has re-opened its office in Copenhagen following relaxation of Covid-19 lock down

European Wind Academy: Why we remained open during Covid-19 Pandemic

EWA quickly adapted its operations and training to mitigate infection risk from Covid-19 early in the process

BSTR-P updated with changes to equipment requirements

We have acted quickly to make some important changes, which are now detailed in the first update of BSTR-P.

Taiwanese experience from SARS crucial to delivering GWO during Covid-19

In the first edition of GWO's Training in the Pandemic Expert Series Webinars, guest panelists provided a guided tour of their facility and steps taken to minimise contamination between employees and participants.

Corona Advisory Note 6

Our latest update includes guidance on the BSTR-P training standard, auditing of said standard and requirements for digital learning

Corona Advisory Note 5

This advice has been updated. Please return to the main Corona Virus page for the latest.

New BST Refresher training standard caters for virtual classroom environment

Addressing skills fade is the number one priority for GWO members during Covid-19 Pandemic

New: Requirements for GWO training providers and certification bodies for digital learning

The requirements confirm that digital learning may be used to deliver GWO certified training

Extended flexibility for scheduling re-audits and surveillance audits

This guidance has been updated. Please return to the main page for the latest Corona Advisory Note

Covid-19: Extended flexibility for refresher training

This advice has been updated. Please return to the main Corona page for the latest advisory note

Guidance to all stakeholders on continued delivery of GWO training, including recommended temporary adjustments to training delivery

This guidance has been updated. Please return to the main page for the latest Corona Advisory Note

Advisory note: Corona-virus (COVID-19) and GWO training - Update 3

This guidance has been updated. Please return to the main Corona Virus pages for the latest information and guidance

Advisory note: Corona-virus (COVID-19) and GWO training - Update 2

This guidance has been updated. Please return to the main Corona Virus page for the latest information

Advisory note: Corona-virus (COVID-19) and GWO training certificates

This guidance has been updated. Please return to the main page for the latest information