GWO BST Course (Initial)

Max. participants per class: 12

Est. time: 5 business days

Available at:

• Broomfield/Denver, CO
• San Angelo, TX
• Sioux Falls, SD

Course includes:

Work at Heights (Tower Rescue) 2 Days, First Aid, CPR, AED,2 Days, Manual Handling and Fire Awareness 1 Day. WINDA ID #, Upon successful completion each participant will receive GWO certification (2-year expiry) for each module. All modules are Pass / Fail.

GWO BST Course (Refresher)

Est. time: 3 business days

Available at:

• Broomfield/Denver, CO
• San Angelo, TX
• Sioux Falls, SD

Course includes:

Must have valid WINDA ID, must be within expiry date of Initial or previous training. Course material is same as initial with estimated time of 3 business days.

GWO BTT course

Max. participants per class: 16

Est. time: 4 business days

Available at:

• Broomfield/Denver, CO
• San Angelo, TX
• Sioux Falls, SD

Course includes:

Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical, Upon Successful completion delegates will receive GWO certification (lifetime) for each module.

NFPA 70e 16-hour Instructor Lead HV LV

Max. participants per class: 16

Est. time: 2 business days

Available at:

• Broomfield/Denver, CO
• San Angelo, TX
• Sioux Falls, SD

Course includes:

High Voltage and Low Voltage training to include classroom and lab / practical. Upon successful completion delegates will receive a course completion documentation. Course is pass/fail.

Tower Rescue (Initial)

Max. participants per class: 6

Est. time: 16 hours

Available at:

• Broomfield/Denver, CO
• San Angelo, TX
• Sioux Falls, SD

Course includes:

Tower rescue equipment review, PFPE use/limitations/inspection, Rescue types (Passive vs Active), 4 practical rescue exercises and 2 descents using evacuation and rescue equipment.

Tower Rescue (Refresher)

Max. participants per class: 6

Est. time: 8 hours

Available at:

• Broomfield/Denver, CO
• San Angelo, TX
• Sioux Falls, SD

Course includes:

PFPE & Tower Rescue Inspection/Review, 2 practical rescue exercises and 1 descent using the evacuation and rescue equipment.

Multimeter Use (Fluke Devices)

Max. participants per class: 16

Est. time: 2-3 hours

Available at:

• Sioux Falls, SD

Course includes:

Multimeter function and testing using: AC/DC Voltage, Ohm, Continuity, Capacitor, Diode, Amp functions. Hands on testing of most common electrical components. Upon successful completion participants will receive course completion documentation.

Schematics (IEC)

Max. participants per class: 16

Est. time: 2-3 hours

Available at:

• Sioux Falls, SD

Course includes:

Common schematic components, schematic tracing, using schematics to trace wires and including wire termination and connection. Upon successful completion participants will receive course completion documentation.

Electrical Troubleshooting

Max. participants per class: 16

Est. time: 3-4 hours

Available at:

• Sioux Falls, SD

Course includes:

Common electrical troubleshooting methodology, approaching problems, deductive reasoning, common failure points, several troubleshooting labs/scenarios. Upon successful completion participants will receive course completion documentation. [Prerequisites: Multimeter Use, Schematics]

Generator Alignment (SKF Alignment Tool)

Max. participants per class: 16

Est. time: 2-3 hours

Available at:

• Sioux Falls, SD

Course includes:

Introduction to generator alignments, common completion methodology, generator alignment lab. Upon successful completion participants will receive course completion documentation.

Signalman and Rigging

Max. participants per class: 8

Est. time: 2 business days

Available at:

• Broomfield/Denver, CO
• Sioux Falls, SD
• Mobile training available

Course includes:

Signal and rigging classroom under 1926 subpart CC. Practical training for signal and both courses require passing written test. Upon successful completion each participant will receive both Rigger level 1 and Signal Person wallet cards based on practical and written test.

Composite Training

Max. participants per class: 6

Est. time: 40 hours

Available at:

• Broomfield/Denver, CO

Course includes:

In this class, the students make their own fiberglass panel which they will proceed to damage it and repair it using the same methods that they would on an actual wind turbine blade.

– Composites and Blade Construction
– Basic Repairs and Lamination Skills
– Introduction to Wind Turbine Blades
– Parts of Wind Turbines and Blades
– Materials used in Wind Turbine Blades
– Lightning Protection System
– Access Methods
– Tools and Equipment
– Types of Damages and Defects
– Repair Process
– SDS Awareness
– Risk Assessment and JSA Compliance
– PPE Awareness
– Respirator Selection and Usage
– Metric Measurement Systems
– Work Instruction Awareness