GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) Bolt Tightening Module
Practical Content
Theoretical Content
Prerequisites
Delegates are required to be WINDA registered before arriving for the course. To register please visit https://winda.globalwindsafety.org/register/ and follow the instructions through the delegate registration portal. Please contact our Customer Service Team if you need assistance with this.
Delegates must also hold a BTT Mechanical module.
Key Learning Outcomes
Training prepares participants for further company specific training by providing them with the necessary training to perform basic bolt tightening tasks.
Course Content
- Bolt tightening in the wind industry
- Bolt torqueing using energy powered tools
- Planning and preparing to torque
- Correctly torque bolts using electrical and hydraulic tools
- Post use inspection and packing up of tools used and post job documentation
- Bolt tensioning using energy powered tools
- Planning and preparing to tension
- Correctly tension bolts using hydraulic tools
- Post use inspection and packing up of tools used and post job documentation
- Using mechanical handling aids with bolt tightening tasks
Assessment
Delegates will undertake practical scenarios to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.
PPE Requirements
Safety footwear, coveralls, safety glasses and gloves.
Further Information
Delegates are also required to complete a medical self-assessment form on commencement of the course to certify they are capable of fully participating.
Practical Content
Theoretical Content
Target Audience
Candidates who have no previous experience of working with energy powered bolt tightening, but may also be used to upskill candidates who have some knowledge of but not of its application in wind turbines.
Certification
GWO Certificate.
