GWO Newsletter

Updates to Requirements for Certification Bodies - digital and in person audits

The changes relate to the instructor/participant ratio required for actual audits and the auditing of digital delivery

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.

How to keep your GWO certifications current during COVID-19

Training during the lock down

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

South America - the world's fastest growing market for GWO training

The amount of completed GWO training in South America rose 101% in 2019

OEMs and operators target 200,000 people trained to GWO standard by end of 2022

• Long term strategy will more than double GWO trained workforce • Latin America, North America and Asia-Pacific up +80% in 2019

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

Coming soon - 2019 Annual Report and Strategy

GWO reports on global training activity and future strategy

Update to credit card transaction fee for WINDA credits

Conclusion of investigation at GWO training provider

No outstanding issues were identified by following review of incident during BST Sea Survival practical lesson

RFP: Research analysis and report writing support

GWO is commissioning a report to assess and forecast workforce needs in offshore wind

Sea Survival and more, indoors at GWO Safety Zone!

Registration is now open for WindEurope Offshore Copenhagen 26-28 November 2019

Manual Handling and WaH to combine for new BST v13

Training providers, employers and delegates can now choose between the combined course, or individual modules

Certifications rejected following auditor non-compliance

GWO has recently identified a certification body performing audits to training providers, who has not documented compliance with GWO Criteria

ART and EFA standard reviews beginning today

GWO is beginning its review process for Advanced Rescue and Enhanced First Aid, beginning with a questionnaire for stakeholders.

Always use the correct version of a GWO Standard

Old versions of GWO standards are available for three months, but our survey discovered 30% of training providers could be waiting up to 12 weeks to implement the new version.

Windpower Brazil has safety at its heart

Safety is an investment in people, not a cost, say Brazilian training providers

Jose Jimenez joins GWO

GE Renewables veteran brings years of HSE experience to GWO secretariat

GWO stakeholder clinics at Wind Europe Bilbao

On 2nd April, GWO's training standards and audit & compliance specialists will be available to take questions and help with any problems.

Training providers: Don't delay your (re)certification

Training providers appointing certification bodies should make sure their supplier conforms to GWO's Criteria

New Training Providers - February edition

Our monthly update on new training provider certifications from around the world.

Blade Repair Standard draft published today

The Blade Repair working group completed this final draft five weeks ahead of schedule.

Members revise GWO leadership structure

GWO has adopted new statutes to maintain efficient governance while we grow our global membership of wind turbine manufacturers and owners.

Slinger Signaller standard update

The GWO Slinger Signaller standard working group is making progress

Gap training now available for SGRE ART courses

ART/Merit licence holders can now train the gaps in SGRE's advanced rescue course

Goldwind Sea Survival training centre praised by auditor

A new training centre in China has been highlighted by auditors for its quality.

BTT Installation Module completes first test run

The BTT Installation Module will provide technicians with an understanding and awareness of the associated health and safety issues when working on the installation phase of a project.

Blade Repair standard working group completes first draft

Analysis shows up to an 80% commonality between GWO members' existing blade repair training programmes in terms of basic safety and skills.

GWO training provider launches russian language BST & BTT

RESS is hoping to deliver GWO training in Russia from mid-2019

GWO Working Group membership call now closed

We've had a great response to our call for working group participants and have now ended the recruitment process.

Thanks to working groups

The commitment, flexibility and cooperation from everyone involved in the working groups has significantly contributed to GWOs mission to strive for an injury-free work environment and improve safety for personnel working on site in the global wind industry.