A GWO Blade Repair course involves inspecting and repairing common damages caused by erosion, stress, lightning strikes, bird strikes and cracks.
Delegates will learn how to repair the damage to the blade and bring it back to its original form while maintaining an aerodynamical state.
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GWO Blade Repair
Course Overview
Prerequisites
Delegates must be WINDA registered before arriving for the course.
Course Content
Delegates completing this training course will be able to;
- Perform and document a wind turbine blade inspection
- Explain typical types of composite construction, materials and the importance of surface finish relating to aerodynamic performance and efficiency
- Prepare operate and maintain the correct tools and equipment, be it mechanical or electrical
- Demonstrate the ability to work safely with applicable chemicals while utilising the applicable PPE in a controlled manner throughout all phases of composite inspection and repair work
- Distinguish between and work safely in a controlled manner with epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester, methacrylate, reinforcement materials and solvents related to composite inspection and repair work
Target Audience
Personnel who will be working in the wind industry, specifically in relation to composite inspection and repair work. Personnel that perform job functions (that have been risk assessed by their employer or their workplace
duty holder) that are defined as functions where composite work training, according to this standard, may mitigate some of the identified hazards and risks.
Certification
A GWO certificate will be issued upon successful completion.
Revalidation
There is no revalidation period for this training programme but refresher training is recommended every 2 years or in line with company requirements.
Venue
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Items To Bring
Government Issued Photographic ID eg Driver Licence or Passport
Health Prerequisites
Due to certain aspects of the course being potentially physically demanding and/or stressful, delegates will be required to confirm their medical fitness & physical ability to participate on this course by completing our centre medical self-screening form prior to course commencement
GWO Blade Repair
Book course
£1692.00(inc VAT)
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