Instructor Training:

GWO projects

High Voltage Training Standard - Installation & Maintenance Modules

Status:

Completed

Status:

In progress

Status:

Not commenced

Expected duration

12 months

Start date

Q1 2025

Timeline

Project progress is determined by many factors. This timeline is updated to reflect approvals and gates in the relevant project plan.

Q1 2025

64% Completed

Not commenced

Project completed

Project update

November 4, 2025

Working towards a draft standard. Discussion with TC will take place November as to the list of modules they expressed interest in. Public Hearing being planned. Piloting December. Total scope at the moment 4 modules. Feb approval.

Project update

September 22, 2025

Phase 2 - design report approved. The Training Committee voted for 2/5 modules, however only 2 recommended by the Secretariat. 4 approved for continued development however 2 were on the verge of not being approved. The top two will be developed first then transformer maintenance and HV connectivity will again be reviewed November meeting as a phase 3.

Project update

September 8, 2025

Release date provisionally after approval - January but whenever ready - however Training Committee delayed vote last month - new vote for approval 17 September. Two pilots planned for November depending on Training Committee approval.

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Project scope

This project aims to develop and implement a high voltage standard in the wind industry to address skilled labour shortages, enhance safety and streamline upskilling.

Thomas Redmond

Training Project Manager

Thomas joined GWO in 2023, with 20 years’ experience in development and delivery of Safety, Emergency Response & Technical training across Europe, the Middle East, Asia & Africa. He has managed a number of Training Providers in different regions approved under GWO and within the wider offshore training sector. Thomas spent several years in the role of Approvals Auditor for Training Providers in the offshore industry globally, ensuring safety and quality of systems, resources, staff & delivery.