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GWO Autumn Standards Release

GWO releases new Entry Level Framework and updates to Enhanced First Aid (EFA) Standard and Basic Safety Training Standard, Sea Survival Module (BST-SS)

Strong Prospects for Wind Technicians: More than 560,000 Technicians Needed Globally By 2026

New analysis from GWO and GWEC finds that: -Global wind power expansion will require 568,800 technicians to work on the construction, installation, operations and maintenance of wind assets by 2026 -More investment in standardised training will be crucial to attract new talent, ensure workforce safety and build sustainable careers

Keynote speaker: Mandy Hickson

GWO is excited to welcome Mandy Hickson as a keynote speaker for the Safety & Training Forum on October 4th.

Wind industry creates new training profiles to drive technician recruitment

Wind energy employers are supporting the onboarding of thousands of new technicians, with a trio of simplified routes and recommended training for entry level profiles.

Two-day GWO First Aid module to remain valid until April 1 2023

Training providers certified to deliver the GWO First Aid module of Basic Safety Training are today informed that version (V14) will remain valid for use until April 1 2023. It will co-exist with version 15 that was released for use on 1st April 2022.

The Many Faces of an Entry Level Technician

Meet the ex-military personnel and oil & gas workers working in wind.

Breaking the Barriers to Entry Level Wind Careers

Exploring the training needs of entry level wind technicians

Global Wind Organisation welcomes its 500th certified training provider

The milestone represents a significant step in the endorsement of GWO safety standards across wind industry markets globally

Looking back: Achievement Award 2021, Claus Rose

The Safety & Training Awards and Forum 2022, a day where the GWO community comes together.

GWO expands 2022 awards event with Safety & Training Forum

October 4th will be a special day as our community of safety and training in wind energy gathers in person for an all-new event in Copenhagen.

GWO expands 2022 awards event with Safety & Training Forum

October 4th will be a special day as our community of safety and training in wind energy gathers in person for an all-new event in Copenhagen.

Meet our Judging Panel

Meet our Judging Panel

Crafting a Winning Entry To The GWO Safety & Training Awards

Discover all our tips and tricks for creating your winning entry here

Stuck on what to write or how to enter?

Winners 2021: The Safety & Training Awards Drives Internal Learnings at Maersk Training, Brazil

Speaking with the winners of Training Team of the Year 2021: Americas

Looking Back to Young Achiever of the Year, 2021

“It was a great recognition to be chosen by such experienced and significant members of the wind industry”

The 2022 GWO Safety & Training Awards are Live!

The awards are a world first, celebrating the impact of safety training for the wind energy workforce.

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).

GWO and GWEC sign two-year deal to power the global wind energy workforce

Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have signed a two-year partnership agreement to highlight the importance of safety, training and job creation to power wind energy development and the global energy transition. The wind energy industry is a major opportunity for countries to create high-skilled, local jobs to boost economic growth and reach their Paris Agreement goals.

GWO releases reviewed First Aid and Manual Handling modules

The modules are reviewed in response to feedback from GWO members and 2020 workplace data from G+ which places manual handling incidents in the top three most reported injury processes.

Taxonomy tool kit now integrated into all GWO training standards

The taxonomy establishes a transparent and coherent framework to describe safety training characteristics, allowing for a better understanding of “what good training looks like”.

GWO releases new Control of Hazardous Energies (COHE) training standard

The new standard focuses on risk management when working with or close to hazardous energies in the wind industry.

Taking GWO’s Safer Lift Standard To A New Level.

The GWO Lift standard brings a coherent safety training framework for wind technicians working on installing, commissioning, and maintaining lifts in WTG towers.

New GWO Executive Committee confirmed for 2022-2023

Following completion of its Annual General Meeting, the GWO General Assembly has elected and confirmed the nominations of its new Executive Committee.

GE Renewables’ Lisa Mallon Elected Chair of Global Wind Organisation

- First female leader elected in GWO’s 10th Anniversary Year - New Executive Committee confirmed with cross industry representation

GWO Safety & Training Awards returns for 2022 edition in Copenhagen

October 4th promises to be a great evening recognising the best that the GWO network has to offer in wind safety and training, save the date!

GWO Safety & Training Awards returns for 2022 edition in Copenhagen

October 4th promises to be a great evening recognising the best that the GWO network has to offer in wind safety and training, save the date!

Global Wind Organisation Statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Annual Report 2021: Record year for wind energy safety as GWO Trained Workforce passes 122000

Corona Advisory Note 12

Mandatory change to the Sea Survival module following incident during training

Following an incident at a training provider (in which a course participant jumped from a height of four meters and injured his back during the fall ending in hospitalisation), the GWO Audit & Compliance Committee has issued a new mandate

Texas takes lead as US GWO network grows.

From snowmobiles to Telecommunications, the latest group of newly certified training providers show us how anyone can join the GWO network.

Enel Green Power Joins Global Wind Organisation

Enel Green Power (Enel) has today joined Global Wind Organisation, accelerating the industry’s global effort to strive towards an injury free working environment.

Partnerships - a solutions menu for GWO Certification

Download GWO's latest report on partnership models to help get your training center certified

GWO training standards implemented in Vestas across North America

8,000 GWO certificates for approximately 2,000 technicians uploaded to the WINDA database

Winners Announced in GWO Safety and Training Awards 2021

Global Wind Organisation welcomed award winners from across the world to Copenhagen on November 24th for its inaugural GWO Safety and Training Awards.

Vestas signals intent for all turbine workers to receive GWO training

World's largest turbine manufacturer re-commits to global standard. Calls on schools to become certified and meet global demand for 500,000 workers by 2025

Winners Announced in GWO Safety and Training Awards 2021

Global Wind Organisation welcomed award winners from across the world to Copenhagen on November 24th for its inaugural GWO Safety and Training Awards

Non-compliance investigation completed: Report

Global Wind Organisation’s Audit & Compliance Committee has completed an investigation into a chain of non compliance by an auditor, a certification body, and a training provider. Action was taken against all three.

GWO Working Groups 2021-2022 now full

Both the First Aid and Manual Handling working groups have been fully resourced

Learnings from the Pandemic

This November GWO is taking a moment to reflect on the lessons learnt from the past two years of progress that the wind industry has achieved despite the pandemic. Join us at Electric City in Copenhagen on Tuesday 23rd November to reflect on employers’ and training providers’ experiences in this still evolving story.

COHE and Lift training revealed at Electric City

Training providers, certification bodies and employers are encouraged to join us on November 24th 2021 at Electric City, Copenhagen for our Stakeholder Forum. The event will play a key part in the programme of the Safety, Skills and Training Zone and will be a great opportunity to learn, network and engage with GWO face to face

Step into a virtual world of training at Wind Europe Electric City

‍RelyOn Nutec and Clyde Training Solutions unveiled as 2021 demonstration partners

Training providers offered head start by piloting new standards before release

GWO training providers can prepare early by delivering pilot testing and giving feedback to developers

GWO launch Revisions to Training Provider and Certification Body Requirement Documents

On October 1, 2021 GWO’s Requirements for Training Providers and Certification Bodies will be updated to versions 11 and 9 respectively. Both documents are revised to include changes resulting from GWO’s September 2021 update of its WINDA platform.

Revisions to Training Provider and Certification Body Requirement Documents to launch

On October 1, 2021 GWO’s Requirements for Training Providers and Certification Bodies will be updated to version 11 and 9 respectively. Both documents are revised to include changes resulting from the recent update of WINDA.

Corona Advisory Note 11

GWO Safety & Training Awards - Finalists announced today!

More than 80 entries were received and judges have created a shortlist of the top 5 finalists in eight categories

WINDA 3.2 launches today

‍WINDA 3.2 puts users in control drives savings for training providers

Training capacity ramp up required for U.S. offshore wind

‍Over 25,000 workers will need industry-recognized safety training to meet 9.1GW installations to 2025

GWO appoints Dan Ortega North American Representative

Senior hire will assist with adoption of global standards in fast growing market

Training provider's certification withdrawn

The Global Wind Organisation Audit & Compliance Committee has approved the withdrawal of VINDA LT from the approved list of GWO Training Providers

WINDA update coming soon

‍WINDA 3.2 puts users in control drives savings for training providers

Safety critical updates made to Advanced Rescue Training Standard

Training providers are encouraged to update their procedures and lesson plans, following a safety critical change to the ART and ART (Refresher) Standards

Corona Advisory Note 10

GWO taking steps following major non-compliance at a certified training provider

The Global Wind Organisation Audit & Compliance Committee has commenced an investigation following receipt of significant evidence of a major noncompliance at a training provider.

Global Wind Organisation celebrates Global Wind Day

Across the world, GWO is celebrating Global Wind Day and the vital role safer working environments play in developing sustainable wind energy and in reshaping all our energy systems.

Welcoming CRRC Zhuzhou Institute

GWO’s Newest Chinese Member.

Will you demonstrate GWO training at Electric City?

Apply now to become a Demonstration Partner or Zone Partner in the Safety, Skills & Training Zone

Fifth Chinese member joins GWO

Chinese wind turbine manufacturer CRRC Zhuzhou Institute commits to GWO Standards

Nearly half a million workers must be trained to safely meet expansion of global wind market over next five years

New analysis from GWEC, GWO and RCG finds that 480,000 workers need to be trained to GWO standard to deliver onshore and offshore wind market forecasts safely from 2021-2025.

Young Achiever of the Year

Recognizing the value of the younger generations

Board approves $1m New Jersey Wind Turbine Tech Training Challenge

The NJ Wind Turbine Tech Training Challenge is a competitive grant program that will award a grant of up to $1 million to a New Jersey community college that collaborates with union trade organizations and industry partners to establish an offshore wind turbine technician training program.

Trends Show Growth for Renewable Energy Across Canada

But only 46% of wind technicians hired in Canada are graduates from wind tech training programs

White House Offshore Wind Roundtable Boosts the Renewable Energy Industry

The creation of jobs highlights the need for standardized training

Lisa Mallon elected Vice Chair of Global Wind Organisation

GE Renewable Energy HSE leader takes position on GWO Executive Committee  

Cubico Sustainable Investments joins Global Wind Organisation

Cubico Sustainable Investments commits to GWO Standards as the first ever asset management business to join GWO

Wind Turbine Lift Training User Course to launch in April '21

Global Wind Organisation is launching the first course module of its new Wind Turbine Lift Basic User Training Standard, driving increased standardisation across the industry.

GWO Slinger Signaller/Rigger Signal Person Training Standard Update

The GWO Slinger Signaller/Rigger Signal Person Training Standard was released for the first time in 2019 and in April 2021 the first review of the standard will be published.

GWO Blade Repair Training Standard update

The GWO Blade Repair Training Standard will launch an updated version 2.0 on April 6, following comprehensive review by a working group of subject matter experts.

GWO Sea Survival update

On April 6, 2021, an update of the GWO Basic Safety Training Standard’s Sea Survival course module will be published.

GWO Basic Technical Training Standard Update

The GWO Basic Technical Training Standard has completed its latest review and version 6.0 will be launched on April 6, 2021.

Improved requirements and Audit Reports ready for launch

GWO releases improved requirements for Training Providers and Certification Bodies on April 6, 2021. In addition, GWO is improving quality control with a requirement for all audit reports to be completed and sent using a GWO template from May 1, 2021

GWO primed for growth with key hires at Secretariat

Global Wind Organisation has strengthened its team with the appointment of three new colleagues in key areas of training, business support and communication.

GWO training grows 46% in North America

Number of workers trained and courses completed increase by double digit percentages year-over-year

GWO trained workforce passes 100,000

• Wind industry on track to establish global standards for safety training • 75,000+ workers in EMEA, 13,000+ in Americas and 10,000+ in Asia Pacific now part of GWO trained workforce

Wind Safety Training Challenge Launched in New Jersey to Support Offshore Growth

Collaboration is key to success

Corona Advisory Note 9

Taxonomy...the hidden science behind learning

Take a moment and remember your best ever learning experience. Why was it so rewarding? What did the teacher or instructor do to make it memorable?

Safety Training Update During the Pandemic: Stay the Course

Four control measures deliver safety in training

Wind energy provides jobs and careers – now and in the future

Companies need qualified technicians now.

Neil Pickthall steps down as GWO Training Committee Vice Chair

Neil has helped drive forward the digitalisation agenda at GWO

GWO Safety Awards 2021 move to November

The awards have been rescheduled with deadline for submissions on 2nd July 2021

U.S. Offshore Wind Energized by Recent Initiatives 

The North American wind industry is growing. Here, we take a closer look at some of the initiatives that are powering the growth.

A safe beginning to 2021 for wind power workers

GWO Training centres are open for business, keeping our workforce safe and your electricity grid powered up

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

What does innovation mean?

Award winners must demonstrate how you have placed this at the heart of your training

Corona Advisory Note 8

Why is 'Safety & Fidelity' such an important criteria?

Award winners must demonstrate how you have placed this at the heart of your training

GWO Safety & Training Awards - Q&A Session

Join us on 23rd November for an meeting with the event organisers where you can ask questions and get feedback

Why should you enter the GWO Safety & Training Awards?

Quite simply because you have to be in it to win it. Receiving the accolade and the congratulations of your colleagues across the market.

Relevant and respected: Introducing The GWO Safety & Training Awards

The GWO Safety & Training Awards shine a light on the teams of instructors, and staff from a worldwide network of over 370 training providers

Offshore workforce supported by new outreach campaign into renewables

GWO is beginning a information campaign to support workers looking to transition from sunset industries like oil and gas into wind power

Join a GWO Working Group

GWO is looking for certified training providers to support its review of standards from October 2020-March 2021

New look for GWO Standards

GWO has improved the look and feel of its training standards to make them more readable. Lesson elements remain unchanged and existing versions are still valid.

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

2020 Half Year Report reveals challenging six months for training providers

Who certifies the most GWO training providers?

Third party certification bodies are an essential element in the GWO governance framework.

Why become a GWO auditor/certification body?

Certification bodies are essential in the governance system of GWO Standards. Without them, training providers cannot deliver GWO training and worker safety is potentially at risk.

Standards should be simplified to enable digital delivery

Expert Series Webinar panel says quality can be maintained with correct implementation in a virtual setting

Vestas, MVOW and SSE enter digital training debate

Personalising learning process could be key benefit of digital training say wind energy employers