Training Academy · Blade repair
GWO Blade Repair
As a GWO Blade Repair training provider, Renewable Power Academy delivers the Global Wind Organisation standard with the practical emphasis the industry asks for: real-world scenarios, recycled blade sections and instructors who repair blades for a living.
GWO BR10 working daysGWO certified training providerCATCH, Stallingborough
01Available dates
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02Who it is for
- New entrants and career changers moving into wind turbine blade maintenance
- Technicians who need the GWO Blade Repair standard for site access
- Employers building blade repair teams
03What you will learn
- Blade construction, materials and inspection
- Laminate and core repairs within the GWO Blade Repair scope
- Leading-edge, paint and gelcoat repair
- Safe working with resins, coatings and abrasives
- Documentation and quality checks
04Prerequisites
- Aged 18 or over
- A WINDA ID (we can help you register)
- Photo identification and a completed medical self-declaration
05Certification and validity
- GWO Blade Repair certificate recorded in WINDA
- No formal expiry under the GWO standard; a refresher is recommended every two years
06Before you book
Do I need a WINDA ID before the course?
Yes. GWO certificates are recorded against your WINDA ID. Register free at winda.globalwindsafety.org before you arrive; if you are stuck, call us and we will walk you through it.
What should I bring?
Photo identification, your WINDA ID where the course is a GWO standard, steel-toe boots and work trousers. We provide task-specific PPE, materials and tooling. Lunch arrangements are confirmed in your joining instructions.
Where do delegates stay?
Premier Inn and Travelodge are five minutes from the centre, and there is a canteen on site. Tell us when you book if you need a recommendation for a longer course.
Is there funding available?
Lincolnshire residents may be eligible for a funded place on GWO Blade Repair through the Skills Bootcamp programme (see Greenskills). Employers can be invoiced directly. Service leavers should contact us before booking to discuss resettlement funding.
Do you offer group discounts?
Yes. Companies placing several delegates can book bespoke dates at our Humber centre or on site, with a discount for multiple delegates. Use the group enquiry on this page.
When does the certificate need renewing?
No formal expiry under the GWO standard; a refresher is recommended every two years
07Groups and in-house delivery
Companies placing several delegates can book bespoke dates, with a discount for multiple delegates, at our Humber centre or on your site. Tell us the course, the number of technicians and the window you need.
Enquire for a group→How a course runs
From booking to certificate in four steps.
- 01
Book
Choose a date on the course page and complete your booking on our secure booking page. We confirm by email within one working day and send joining instructions, directions and what to bring.
CATCH, StallingboroughSTEP 01 - 02
Prepare
Register for a WINDA ID if your course is a GWO standard, complete the medical self-declaration, and book accommodation if you are travelling: Premier Inn and Travelodge are five minutes away.
Delegate spaceSTEP 02 - 03
Train
Small groups, a maximum of six, working on recycled blade sections in the blade rooms with instructors who repair blades for a living. Theory is kept short; most of the time is spent on the blade.
Blade roomSTEP 03 - 04
Certify
Assessment on the final day. GWO certificates are recorded in WINDA; Siemens Gamesa certificates are added to your Siemens Gamesa training record. You leave with the evidence sites and employers check.
On the bladeSTEP 04
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