GWO Training Standards

GWO Training Standards are courses that teach you to understand and reduce the risk associated with safety hazards in the wind turbine industry to ensure a safe work environment for anyone working in the wind turbine industry.

Service Lift Training Standard

Training in accordance with this Service Lift Training Standard will enable participants to take responsibility to support and care for themselves and others while operating and working on a lift in the wind industry. The Lift Training Standard is divided into three modules:

  • SLU – Service Lift User Module
  • SLIM – Service Lift Inspection And Maintenance Module
  • SLIIR – Service Lift Installation, Inspection And Repair Module

Service Lift User Training

With our digital simulation of a complete wind turbin tower, you can now learn how to assemble, inspect and navigate a lift in Virtual reality.

Frequently Asked Questions

GWO training standards are courses that teach you to understand and reduce the risk associated with safety hazards in the wind turbine industry. The latest versions of all GWO training standards are available from the list below. This content is reviewed and updated by our committees including Training Committee, Audit & Compliance Committee, GWO North American Committee and GWO China Committee, to ensure a safe work environment for anyone working in the wind turbine industry.

  • GWO members create training standards reflecting the risks their technicians face at work
  • Training providers, certified according to GWO criteria, deliver the training
  • Employers accept the training of GWO-certified technicians, wherever they were trained
  • Employers avoid duplicating training and technicians are available for more productive workdays on site