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GWO Basic Technical Training Installation – Mechanical (BTTI-M)

SKU: GWO BTTI-M

Course objective

The main objective is to prepare participants to carry out mechanical tasks safely and effectively during the wind turbine installation phase. The course teaches how to assemble turbine components under the supervision of an experienced technician, minimising the risk of accidents and damage to equipment.

Duration: 8 hours
Location: Gdynia
GWO compilance: V11
Price per person: 2200
(about 513 )

Course description

The training focuses on the practical aspects of working on a wind farm construction site. The programme covers:

  • Logistics and storage: Rules for the safe storage and transport of components,
  • Lifting operations: Preparing components for crane work,
  • Assembly of main components: Pre-assembly and correct installation of tower sections, nacelles and blades,
  • Joining techniques: Advanced methods of tightening bolted joints (bolt tensioning/torquing),
  • Waste management: Handling of chemicals and consumables during assembly.

Duration

The course lasts 8 hours.

Prerequisites

  • Possession of a valid WINDA ID number,
  • At least 18 years of age,
  • Completion of the GWO BTT Mechanical (BTTM) module,
  • Completion of the GWO BTT Bolt Tightening (BTTB) module,
  • No medical contraindications to physical work (a declaration of physical fitness is required).

Outcomes upon completion

Able to identify hazards specific to the mechanical installation process, operate professional turbine assembly tools (including hydraulic wrenches), carry out pre- and post-assembly inspections of components, and work in accordance with technical documentation and checklists.

Certificate validity

The certificate does not expire (it is valid indefinitely). GWO recognises that once acquired, technical fundamentals remain valid unless standards change drastically.

Information about the completed training will be recorded in the international GWO WINDA database. The digital record enables authorised employers to instantly verify the holder’s qualifications. For the participant, this means easy confirmation of competence worldwide without the need for paper documents.

What to bring

  • Valid ID card or passport,
  • WINDA ID number,
  • Comfortable work clothes (centres often provide overalls, but it is worth having your own clothes to wear underneath).

Why choose us?

Certified and audited GWO training centre

We offer one of the broadest training portfolios on the market and operate in accordance with international Global Wind Organisation standards. The quality of our training, the competencies of our instructors and our infrastructure are regularly audited.

ONLY AT IM TRAINING: a globally unique PCTC crew course using a full-scale training facility

We have a specialist training ground where participants practise realistic scenarios, including firefighting operations on PCTC vessels, RO-RO vessels and ferries, as well as hazards associated with electric vehicle fires.

We were the first in Poland to introduce GWO High Voltage courses

We made competencies available in Poland that previously required training abroad, reducing the time companies need to prepare teams for onshore and offshore projects.

End-to-end training organisation

We manage the entire process, from agreeing a suitable date and arranging transport and accommodation to delivering the training and preparing complete documentation. We also provide end-to-end support for groups and teams travelling from abroad.

Realistic, modern training infrastructure

We train participants using specialist equipment, full-scale structures, training towers, simulators and a pool, so they can practise procedures rather than simply hear about them.

Partnerships with industry and academic leaders

We work with Energy Innovation in Norway and leading maritime institutions in Poland: Gdynia Maritime University and the Polish Naval Academy. We combine international industry experience with expert knowledge and the resources of Polish maritime universities.

We care about more than just training

Accommodation facilities

We assist course participants and companies in arranging accommodation in Gdynia for the duration of their training. We partner with reliable accommodation providers offering a range of standards and price points, all located with convenient access to our training center.

Transport

We arrange transport for course participants from Poland and abroad. We offer transfers from airports, train stations, hotels, or company offices directly to IM Training in Gdynia. For training groups, we can also organize daily transfers between the accommodation and the training center.

Occupational health

In cooperation with an external clinic, we help arrange the required occupational health examinations. The scope may include, among others, the Chester Step Test, an exercise stress test, and the option to obtain an OEUK/OGUK certificate.

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    Crew Manager

    Employees return ready to work

    The training is practical and delivered in conditions similar to real workplace situations. Our employees return with the required certificates, but above all with knowledge and skills they can use at work.

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    I am very satisfied

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