New College Institute Builds Innovation Center for Wind Turbine Technicians
Offers the combination of GWO certified Basic Safety (BST) and Basic Technical Training (BTT)
“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
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.
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