Course code:
Duration: 3 days
Trainees per class: 5
Certificate validity: 2 years
The Safety and Environmental Protection Division – Vietsovpetro (SEPD) introduces the GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) programme for personnel working or preparing to work in the wind energy industry, particularly in roles related to wind turbine installation, operation, and maintenance.
The course provides essential technical knowledge and basic practical skills, enabling participants to understand the operating principles of wind turbine systems, recognize common technical issues, and perform tasks in accordance with safe working practices.
Training Modules
The GWO BTT programme consists of core technical modules:
- Mechanical: Introduces the main mechanical components of wind turbines, drivetrain systems, gearboxes, and basic maintenance principles.
- Electrical: Provides fundamental knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, electrical components, and safe working practices.
- Hydraulic: Explains the operating principles, main components, and basic operation and maintenance of hydraulic systems in wind turbines.
- Bolt Tightening: Provides knowledge and skills in correct bolt-tightening techniques, including torque control, tightening sequences, and safety requirements for installation and maintenance.
The modules combine theoretical learning with practical exercises, helping participants understand technical fundamentals and apply them to basic tasks in the wind turbine environment.
Target Participants
The programme is suitable for:
- Wind turbine technicians;
- Mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance personnel;
- Engineers and technical personnel entering the renewable energy sector;
- Personnel transitioning from the oil and gas industry to wind energy;
- Individuals requiring foundational technical knowledge for wind turbine installation, operation, and maintenance.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand the operating principles of key wind turbine systems;
- Identify basic mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components;
- Recognize technical issues and operational hazards;
- Perform basic maintenance tasks in accordance with safe working practices;
- Establish a foundation for further technical training and professional development in the wind energy industry.
Certificate Validity
GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) is a foundational technical training programme classified by GWO as an enduring qualification, with no periodic validity period. Participants are encouraged to pursue advanced or specialized training to update their knowledge and meet practical job requirements.
Training Arrangements
SEPD welcomes training enquiries from companies, provides guidance on suitable programmes, and coordinates training arrangements based on workforce requirements.
Course dates, entry requirements, available modules, and applicable certification arrangements will be confirmed for each course.
Contact SEPD to select the appropriate GWO BTT programme and enquire about training schedules.
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