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Workrise Technologies Achieves GWO Certification
The trend continues for proven standardized training across the wind industry
“When a student calls and says we helped save this person’s life, that’s what it’s all about. GWO will save somebody’s life.”
– Taylor Burnett, Assistant Superintendent, High Plains Technology Center, Woodward, Oklahoma
"Academic diplomas combined with accredited GWO training increases significantly the job prospects and employability of the graduates of these colleges as future workers of the wind industry.’’
– Isabelle Le Beau, Executive Director, Enercon Canada
"As one of the largest wind power developers in North America RWE sees huge benefit from there being more GWO training providers in the USA and Canada. We have approximately 600 employees in scope for GWO training and our contractor base would be very near 1500. A single set of standards will make us all safer and more productive."
– Wesley Witt, Director of HSSE, RWE Renewables Americas
One of the defining characteristics of northeastern Brazil’s status as a prime location for wind farms is also causing problems in recruiting local talent. Now, thanks to a new programme called ‘Keep it Local’ 25 residents of Caiçara do Rio do Vento are being trained in GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) and are on the pathway to begin new careers in wind.
The trend continues for proven standardized training across the wind industry
Tech Safety Lines adds GWO safety training for its customers… and more
Offers the combination of GWO certified Basic Safety (BST) and Basic Technical Training (BTT)
First classes begin in May 2021 and offer proven, verifiable GWO training
With GWO training, technicians get ‘a leg up on their careers’
The North American wind industry is growing. Here, we take a closer look at some of the initiatives that are powering the growth.
Hiring in the wind industry continues despite the COVID 19 Pandemic, with employers in North America seeking hundreds of new technicians.
GWO launches renewable energy transition safety outreach program
Several newly established training centres opening their doors and adding capacity to the network
GWO members elect SGRE's Wes Witt as North America Committee chair
Wind turbine technicians are in demand as hiring continues across the industry
83% increase sees over 8000 courses completed in 2019. North American employers set sights on 10,000+ in 2020
North America is primed to become global leader in renewable energy over the next 10-15 years with wind power the starring role.
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GWO training providers in North America have enjoyed their busiest ever year, completing almost double the number of courses (modules) than 2018.
Global Wind Organisation is a non-profit body founded by wind turbine manufacturers and owners. Our members strive for an injury free work environment in the wind turbine industry, setting common international standards for safety training and emergency procedures.
In 2019, The GWO North America Committee was established. It is responsible for introducing GWO standards to North America.
The committee is attended by current members, in particular major manufacturers from the region such as GE Renewable Energy, Vestas, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Nordex and Enercon, as well as owner operators including Avangrid Renewables, Ørsted, Acciona, and RWE Renewables.
At the most recent GWO Annual General Assembly, three new members were elected to the Board of Directors. The important work our Board members undertake suggested this was the perfect moment to first introduce Edward Chargualaf, one of the new board members, to the wider GWO community.
This GWO Positioning Paper provides an introduction to the key ambitions and terms of reference for a proposed expansion in opportunities to use a merit approach to safety & technical training in the wind industry
Whichever route you take to improve your instructor competencies the choice remains yours
Wind industry training providers from across the world will be putting their best foot forward as the GWO Safety & Training Awards 2024 get under way today.
The Safety & Training Forum 2023 was GWO’s first event in the United States.151 Training Providers, Certification Bodies, Auditors, vendors, and Industry associations gathered to discuss safety training in the industry. The Forum aimed to increase engagement with North America’s Network and bring the different stakeholders to the table in a conversation about the roles standards play in the workforce challenge.
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The latest GWO North American Market Briefing forecasts high growth of the wind industry and the associated need for more standardised training.
• Northland Power’s 16GW offshore wind projects in construction and various stages of development globally are expected to push up demand for standardised training.
The guidelines were created in collaboration between ACP and Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and function as a US-specific version of the GWO Entry Level Framework.