Ideal for those responsible for wind turbine maintenance and inspection of statutory equipment
Industry-agreed training and testing that meets regulatory requirements for mechanical joint integrity in wind turbines
ECITB approved provider training in wind turbine hub rescue
ECITB scholarships for wind turbine technicians available
ECITB training courses
Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Cross Skill Programme
The ECITB Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Cross Skill Programme is an industry designed, future focused training pathway that equips skilled Electrical, Mechanical and Instrument & Control Technicians to step confidently into the fast growing wind operations and maintenance sector.
Developed in partnership with leading wind industry employers and aligned with National Occupational Standards, this six-week programme blends ECITB’s high quality technical pathways with Global Wind Organisation’s (GWO) accredited safety and technical training.
It builds the specialist capabilities the wind industry needs, from SCADA fundamentals and high voltage switchgear awareness to hands on turbine maintenance practices, while ensuring safe working behaviours are embedded throughout.
With turbine site experience and a curriculum shaped by the skills needs of a transitioning UK energy sector, the programme unlocks opportunities for technicians to diversify, progress and thrive in clean energy careers. On successful completion, learners will be able to safely plan, perform and document wind turbine maintenance activities with additional knowledge, skills and confidence.
The course content has been mapped to GWO’s elements to reduce duplication and to give workers the additional essential skills and knowledge that wind industry employers need. It also aligns with the learning outcomes within the qualification – ITC First Level 3 Award in Safe Working Practice in the Wind Turbine Industry.
Find out more on the Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Cross Skill Programme
Approved courses from providers
Wind core (4 stage model)
This training course is a pre-requisite for the 3 training courses below.
The principles and concepts that underpin the safe and effective inspection and maintenance of wind turbine statutory equipment such as the service lift. The course covers materials, principles, legislation, role of the examiner and maintainer to ensure compliance with legislation and correct completion of thorough examination reports and records. Also includes the detailed examination of wire rope and chain and the related mandatory measurements for compliance. (Based on TS WT01-01.)
Compact and davit cranes (4 stage model)
Training that builds on the core knowledge and principles to conduct thorough examinations and maintenance of compact and davit cranes. This course includes lots of hands-on practical activities including wire changes and load testing. Report writing is further practiced for inspections. (Based on TS WT01-02.)
Wind turbine lift maintenance and inspection (4 stage model)
Training that builds on the core knowledge and principles to examine the various types of in-service lifts, both wire guided and ladder guided, you will also conduct thorough examinations and maintenance of a lift. This course includes lots of hands-on practical activities including component changes and load testing. Report writing is further practiced for inspections. (Based on TS WT01-03.)
Inspection of working at height systems and equipment (4 stage model)
Training that builds on the core knowledge and principles to examine the numerous types of WAH systems and equipment, you will conduct thorough examinations and examine PPE and fall arrest systems for compliance, complete mandatory reports. This course includes lots of hands-on practical activities and inspections of the WAH systems both fixed and temporary installations. (Based on TS WT01-04.)
Wind turbine hub rescue
Torque and tension wind turbine bolted connections (inc blended & e-learning options)
Technical tests
Statutory inspection and maintenance
TWT01 is a pre-requisite for the other three tests. Tests TWT01-02, TWT01-03; TWT01-04 must be retaken every 3 years to verify competence.
This statutory inspection and maintenance test is part of the 4-stage model.
Find an approved training organisationTorque and tension wind turbine bolted connections
This technical test confirms that the candidate can torque and tension wind turbine bolted connections.
Find an approved training organisationWind core assessment
This test is a pre-requisite to TWT01-02, TWT01-03 and TWT01-04 and confirms that the candidate has the essential underpinning knowledge and skills required to undertake them.
Find an approved training organisationWind turbine compact and davit crane assessment
This test confirms the candidate’s ability to inspect either a compact or davit crane, examine it, identify faults and complete a report to confirm if the crane is serviceable.
Find an approved training organisationWind turbine statutory lift assessment
This test confirms the candidate’s ability to inspect an in service lift, examine it, identify faults, complete a report to confirm if the lift is serviceable.
Find an approved training organisationWind working at height equipment and systems assessment
This test confirms the candidate’s ability to inspect and examine an installed working at height (WAH) system and personal protective equipment (PPE) and to then complete a report and confirm if the PPE or WAH equipment is serviceable.
Find an approved training organisationTraining standards
Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Cross Skill Programme (Electrical, Instrument & Control and Mechanical)
Each of the training standards provides knowledge and awareness of the maintenance, safety and inspection requirements as required by industry to enable a smooth transition into the wind sector.
Related disciplines
Sign up for updates
Your information will be used to subscribe you to our e-newsletter.
For more information, please see our Privacy Notice.