GWO BR Blade repair

Target audience:

If you plan to work in renewable energy, particularly the wind industry, GWO Blade Repair training is for you. Typically, you could work as a wind turbine technician. This professional is responsible for repairing and maintaining wind turbine blades damaged due to environmental conditions. The Blade Repair training benefits aspiring Wind Turbine Rotor Blade Inspectors and Composite Technicians.

The aim of the course:

The aim of the GWO blade repair training module is to enable the delegate to support and care for themselves and others working in the wind industry by possessing the knowledge, skills and attitude of composite inspection and blade repair.

The GWO blade repair training course is intended as an entry level course and therefore the delegate will not be expected to perform repairs in major structural elements of blades like spars, spar caps and carbon fibre.

Course content:

General safety: safety data sheet (SDS), work instruction, risk assessment, waste segregation, ergonomic etc.
Personal Protective Equipment: PPE, masks and filters
Chemical safety
Composites and blade construction
Materials, tools and equipment
Basic lamination, sandwich panel, painting
Blade inspection
Lightning protection system inspection
Grinding skills, sanding and laminate repairs
Filling, surface repairs
Trailing and leading edge repairs
Sandwich panel repairs
Bond line repairs

Terms and Conditions

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UNDER THE PASSION: OLEGS PILATS
Blade Repair technician and instructor about his way to profession

THE BLADE REPAIR COURSE HAS ONCE AGAIN BEEN SUCCESSFULLY AUDITED BY GWO
A regular procedure that confirms compliance with standards

FROM APPRENTICE TO PRO, JUST A COUPLE OF YEARS AND A LITTLE BIT OF DILIGENCE
An interview with an instructor and technician whose journey began with training at IQTC

REPAIRING WIND TURBINE BLADES. TEMPERATURE
About the role of temperature in the repair process of wind turbine blades using composite materials and special processes and conditions.

REPAIRING WIND TURBINE BLADES. TIME
Time management is undoubtedly a critical factor in repairing wind turbine blades with composite materials. Here are some reasons why it’s so…

REPAIRING WIND TURBINE BLADES. CLEANLINESS
Dust, dirt, or impurities on the blade surface could disrupt the repair process, resulting in poor bonding of materials or coatings. Cleanliness is critical for the longevity and safety of wind turbine repair.