GWO Blade Repair

GWO Wind turbine blade REPAIR courses

Learn how to reliably and effectively repair wind turbine blades, with up-to-date training from Advanced Blade Repair Services. We were one of the first companies in the world to be certified by the Global Wind Organisation to offer the new GWO Blade Repair standard, created by Siemens Gamesa & Vestas.

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GWO
Blade Repair

Over the course duration, you will learn how to manufacture a selection of wind turbine blades. You will be able to competently complete processes identical to those used in factories specialising in blade production around the world. You will see the effects of common damage caused by weather erosion, stress and flex of the blade, delamination, lightning strikes and much more.

You will also learn how to identify, inspect and repair these issues to restore the blade to full efficiency. You will be able to have comprehensive chemical awareness and understand how to use industry inspecting devices, complete environmental condition reporting and use inspection reporting systems. This course is recognised by Siemens Gamesa.

Theory elements (30% of overall programme)

30%

Practical elements (70%) of overall programme

70%

Duration: 10 days

Price: £1,368.33 exc. VAT

Basic: £1,642.00 inc. VAT

This Course has no expiry!

This course will give you the knowledge to become a competent blade inspection and repair technician.

Course
information

By the end of the course, successful participants will be able to:

Carry out industry-standard wind turbine blade repairs
Explain the composition of blades and the importance of the surface finish, in relation to turbine performance and efficiency
Demonstrate the ability to work with required chemicals and associated PPE
In relation to repairs and maintenance, understand the differences and safe usage of epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester, methacrylate, reinforcement materials and solvents.

Content
and requirements

The course is broken down into six key sections:

An introduction to blade repairs
Types of PPE and when it is used
Knowledge of materials, chemicals, tools and other substances used in blade repair
Demonstrating your repair skills, including: basic lamination and repair, sandwich panel and repairs, blade painting, blade inspection, lightning protection systems and inspection, grinding skills, sanding, filling, surface repairs, trailing edge repairs, bond line repairs
Summary of previous sections and the final test
Evaluation and grading

Applicants must be WINDA registered before the course starts. You are responsible for arranging your own accommodation/travel to our course centre in Sunderland.

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