Final Round of Pilots for New High Voltage Modules Reaches Completion

• Lessons learned from multiple pilots of the High Voltage Transformer Maintenance module will inform the final version of training content to be added to the High Voltage Standard.

The final pilot of the new GWO High Voltage T-Connector Installation & Transformer Maintenance modules took place at Skive College in mid-August 2026, officially closing this extensive testing phase for the High Voltage Transformer Maintenance module. This milestone follows the completion of two earlier pilots (conducted in Denmark, also at Skive College and in the Netherlands at Reynard HV Solutions) for the High Voltage T-Connector Installation module, as well as a third one conducted by Certified Safety Academy at facilities provided by KWS Energy Knowledge in Essen, Germany.

Refining Learning Content to Prepare Technicians for Safe Work with High Voltage Transformers

Building on the insights gained from the pilot by in Essen, this final pilot saw participants engage with technical specialists to learn about different types of High Voltage transformers and the practical demands of safe work with High Voltage equipment. Over the course of the day, technical topics were explored, from inspection routines to fault identification within a setting which mirrors real-life work conditions for HV transformer maintenance.  

This pilot offered an important, second opportunity for the GWO team and the technical working group to see the draft training material in action, to observe impacts on participants understanding of tasks, to develop practical skills and the capability to maintain safe work conditions while working with High Voltage Transformers.  

Getting Ready for Roll-Out

With findings from all four pilots now captured, the next steps in this project involve making the necessary adjustments to the training content in the High Voltage T-Connector Installation and High Voltage Transformer Maintenance modules.  

Reflecting on this latest series of pilots, Thomas Remond, Senior Project Manager at GWO, commented:

“Through the generous support from all participating GWO member companies, Training Providers, instructors and subject matter experts, we have received extensive technical feedback on both modules, which will help to strengthen the quality of the final training package. The insights gained from this process also help alignment with industry expectations, as we further refine the learning content for T-Connector and Transformer Maintenance work. GWO would like to thank all participants and observers who contributed their expertise and collaboration throughout the programme. Their engagement continues to shape the development of GWO Training Standards and ensure that they meet the evolving needs of the workforce.”  

The drafting of the final standard remains on track for release later this year.

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