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Secure the future of the wind industry through training standards

The wind industry is experiencing rapid growth. Qualified workers are essential to support its development, and we need more. Through standardized safety training, you can help meet demand and grow the domestic workforce by educating the qualified wind technicians of tomorrow.

In the brochure below, you'll be introduced to GWO so you can take your first steps toward becoming a part of the global community.

20,000 reasons to become a GWO Training Provider

520+ training providers worldwide

GWO training standards are courses where teaching you knowledge and skills that help reduce your risk of injury from the most common hazards when working on a wind turbine. Standardized safety training offers many benefits — but primarily, they make working in wind safer. The world's largest wind energy employers recognise GWO standards and today, more than 160,000 people in 52+ countries have a valid GWO training certificate.

“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

GWO Success Stories.

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Military transition has never been easier

Military transition has never been easier

Throughout its relatively short history, the wind industry has benefited from men and women bringing their skills and experience into the exciting world of work as a wind turbine technician.

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Vestas and EDPR get behind jobs programme in Brazil’s remote North-East

Vestas and EDPR get behind jobs programme in Brazil’s remote North-East

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.

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Workrise Technologies Achieves GWO Certification

Workrise Technologies Achieves GWO Certification

The trend continues for proven standardized training across the wind industry

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Tech Safety Lines Combines Specialized Training and Patented Equipment for Wind Technicians

Tech Safety Lines Combines Specialized Training and Patented Equipment for Wind Technicians

Tech Safety Lines adds GWO safety training for its customers… and more

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New College Institute

New College Institute

Offers the combination of GWO certified Basic Safety (BST) and Basic Technical Training (BTT)

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Wind Academy by Siemens Gamesa Opens Opportunities for Renewable Energy Careers

Wind Academy by Siemens Gamesa Opens Opportunities for Renewable Energy Careers

First classes begin in May 2021 and offer proven, verifiable GWO training

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With GWO training, technicians get ‘a leg up on their careers’

With GWO training, technicians get ‘a leg up on their careers’

With GWO training, technicians get ‘a leg up on their careers’

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U.S. Offshore Wind Energized by Recent Initiatives 

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.

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The Wind Industry Keeps Hiring Technicians… Safely

The Wind Industry Keeps Hiring Technicians… Safely

Hiring in the wind industry continues despite the COVID 19 Pandemic, with employers in North America seeking hundreds of new technicians.

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Offshore workforce support from outreach campaign

Offshore workforce support from outreach campaign

GWO launches renewable energy transition safety outreach program

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GWO training volumes increased by 56% in North America in the first half of 2020

GWO training volumes increased by 56% in North America in the first half of 2020

Several newly established training centres opening their doors and adding capacity to the network

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New leadership takes the helm  at GWO North America

New leadership takes the helm at GWO North America

GWO members elect SGRE's Wes Witt as North America Committee chair

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U.S wind industry still hiring despite Covid-19

U.S wind industry still hiring despite Covid-19

Wind turbine technicians are in demand as hiring continues across the industry

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North America leads global growth in standardized training for wind turbine techs

North America leads global growth in standardized training for wind turbine techs

83% increase sees over 8000 courses completed in 2019. North American employers set sights on 10,000+ in 2020

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North America becomes global leader in renewable energy

North America becomes global leader in renewable energy

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 will grow on East Coast says Rhode Island funding body

GWO training will grow on East Coast says Rhode Island funding body

GWO training providers in North America have enjoyed their busiest ever year, completing almost double the number of courses (modules) than 2018.

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About GWO

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.

Featured news and events.

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New Report Highlights the Need for Standardised Safety Training for US Offshore Wind

New Report Highlights the Need for Standardised Safety Training for US Offshore Wind

Specialized safety training highlighted as a significant gap for offshore wind construction and O&M; More GWO Sea Survival training will be needed to safely deliver on the 30GW 2030 target; Companies will need to guide new technicians and rapidly deploy full-scope training for them to keep up with the hastening pace of construction activity.

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US Offshore Wind pioneer Dominion Energy commits to GWO

US Offshore Wind pioneer Dominion Energy commits to GWO

Dominion Energy, a Fortune 500 utility company based in Richmond, Virginia, has today joined as leading member of Global Wind Organisation.

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Military transition has never been easier

Military transition has never been easier

GWO training programmes delivered by AIS Survivex to reskill former military personnel for the wind industry has helped army mechanic, Jack Taylor scoop a full-time renewables job with Correll Group.

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American Clean Power creates entry level training guide with GWO

American Clean Power creates entry level training guide with GWO

The guidelines will explain how industry standard training like GWO, meet the needs of employers in North American wind energy

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ACP Publishes Guidelines for Entry-level Wind Technician Training Following Collaboration with GWO

ACP Publishes Guidelines for Entry-level Wind Technician Training Following Collaboration with GWO

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.

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Northland Power joins Global Wind Organisation

Northland Power joins Global Wind Organisation

‍• Northland Power’s 16GW offshore wind projects in construction and various stages of development globally are expected to push up demand for standardised training.

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Your Way to Instructor Development

Your Way to Instructor Development

Whichever route you take to improve your instructor competencies the choice remains yours

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Introducing New Board Member: Edward Chargualaf

Introducing New Board Member: Edward Chargualaf

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.

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