GWO Stakeholder Forum

Offshore wind Onshore wind

When: Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 9:30 - 11:30
Where: Safety, Skills & Training Zone - Hall C4

Session description

1) Introducing GWO Lift Training Modules (30 minutes – presentation/Q&A)
The GWO team will introduce two new modules of the Lift Training standard. The Commission and Inspection Module (LCI) and the Commissioning, Inspection, Installation & Maintenance Module (LCIIM) both complement several manufacturer-specific training courses, helping technicians to easily transfer lift safety training knowledge, skills and abilities between different models, brands and regions of the world. Training providers will learn better how to include these modules within their portfolio, employers will be able to assess the business benefit of requiring the standard for their workforces. All participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions to subject matter experts from turbine manufacturers and owners who contributed to the modules’ development.

2) Control of Hazardous Energies Training Standard (30 minutes – presentation/Q&A)
The GWO team will introduce this new training standard, which creates a structured framework for safety training in the high risks resulting from hazardous energies, and in particular electrical energy, when working within the wind industry. Training providers will learn better how to include it within their portfolio, employers will be able to assess the business benefit of requiring the standard for their workforces. All participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions to subject matter experts from turbine manufacturers and owners who contributed to the standard’s development

3) GWO Taxonomy (30 Minutes)
The GWO Taxonomy was introduced in 2020 as a toolkit that helps instructors plan the right kinds of activities in their classes. Thomas and Christian will deliver a fascinating interactive presentation, introducing training providers to the world of action verbs, domain specific learning and how the use of GWO’s Taxonomy can deliver improved learning outcomes for all.