Accelerate Your Career with GWO-Certified Training
Safety, Skills, and Success in Wind Energy Begin Here.
About GWO Training
The Global Wind Organization (GWO) sets international standards for safety and technical training in the Wind industry. Our program ensures you meet these standards to gain employment in the Wind Energy field. Our GWO training program focuses on
- Basic Safety Training
- First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling, Working at Heights
- Basic Technical Training
- Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulics
- Advanced Rescue Training
- Single and Team Rescuer, Hub, Nacelle, Blade, Spinner, Basement
Why Choose Us?
- Quick turnaround, 10 day training program.
- State-of-the-art training facilities.
- Top notch instructors with well-rounded skills and experiences from the field.
- Comprehensive modules covering all essential GWO certifications.
- A dedicated Career Services team to assist with your career search.
- Hands-on training to prepare for real-world scenarios.
- All-inclusive tuition covering accommodation and travel.
Industry Outlook
The wind energy sector is experiencing rapid growth. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of wind turbine technicians is projected to grow 60% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. The median annual wage for wind turbine technicians was $61,770 in May 2023.
Who Hires PCI Graduates
There are various employers that take on graduates of the PCI wind turbine technician program. If you’re ready to jump right into the next chapter of your career, the following are companies that have been known to hire on PCI graduates.
- Vestas
- Sky Climber Renewables
- Nordex USA, Inc.
- BHI Energy
- Boston Energy
- Gemini Energy Services
- Run Energy
- Integrated Power Service
- Endiprev USA Inc.
- Siemens Gemesa Renewable Energy
Flexible Payment Plans to Jumpstart Your Career
We understand that investing in your future is a big step. That’s why we offer flexible payment options to fit your needs.
Option 1: Pay Over Time
- Initial Payment: $2,000 down payment to reserve your seat.
- Remaining Balance: $5,805, broken into 24 monthly payments.
- Grace Period: Payments begin 60 days after training.
- Interest: Only 6%.
- Recommendation: Reserve your seat at least 2 weeks in advance to secure your spot.
Option 2: Pay in Full
- Benefits: Discounted price of $5,465 total . No additional interest.
CE Course Modules
Basic Safety Training
First Aid (BST)
The aim of the BST First Aid module is to enable participants, through theoretical and practical training, to recognize signs and symptoms of life-threatening situations and administer safe and effective first aid in the wind turbine industry/environment in order to save lives and prevent injury.
Manual Handling (BST)
The aim of this module is to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries for wind technicians in the wind industry and enable participants to perform their tasks and activities in the safest possible way when working in a wind turbine environment.
Fire Awareness (BST)
The aim of this module is to enable the participants to prevent fires, make appropriate judgments when evaluating a fire, manage evacuation of personnel, and ensure all are safely accounted for in the event of an unmanageable fire. Participants will be use basic hand-held fire fighting equipment.
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Working at Heights (BST)
The aim of this module is to enable the participants, through theoretical and practical training, to use basic personal protective equipment, work safely at height, and perform comprehensive basic rescue from height in a remote wind turbine environment.
Basic Technical Training
Mechanical (BTT)
The aim of this module is to enable the participants to be able to perform basic mechanical tasks under the supervision of an experienced technician.
Students can expect to learn how to perform basic mechanical tasks under experienced technician supervision. Applying manual tightening and measuring tools, performing the correct use of hydraulic torque and tension tools, describing the main components of mechanical systems, and recognizing the function of cooling systems and lubrication systems. This is an in-depth training regarding all aspects of the Wind Turbine.
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Electrical (BTT)
The aim of this module is to enable the participants to work safely with electricity under supervision in a wind turbine environment.
Explains the basics of electricity and the risks, hazards, and interpretation of a simple electrical diagram. Wiring up circuits on electrical boards, learning about lock-out tag-out, electrical-rated tooling, and personal protective equipment. Recognizing the symbols of electrical components, pumps, actuators, valves, etc.
Students can expect to learn how to work safely with electricity under professional supervision.
Hydraulics (BTT)
The aim of the module is to enable the participants to carry out basic hydraulic tasks, supervised by an experienced technician. Including the handling of oil procedures, recognizing the different components of a hydraulic diagram, and describing the functions of hydraulic components (pumps, actuators, valves, etc).
Students can expect to learn how to carry out basic hydraulic tasks under professional supervision.
Advanced Rescue Training
Team Rescue - Hub, Nacelle, Tower, Spinner, Blade (ART)
The aim of this module is to enable the participants to perform rescue operations, in a WTG hub, spinner and inside the blade by using industry standard rescue equipment, methods and techniques, exceeding those of GWO Working at Height.
Single Rescue - Hub, Nacelle, Tower, Spinner, Blade (ART)
The aim of this module is to enable the participants to perform single rescuer advanced rescue operations, in a WTG hub, spinner and inside the blade by using industry standard rescue equipment, methods and techniques, exceeding those of GWO’s BST Working at Heights.
Reach out to Dillon Wadsack, Executive Director of Business Development. Call 816-389-2507 or email dwadsack@pcitraining.edu.