Wind Energy Training Programme
WindSkills and Noorderpoort strengthen the region
WindSkills is a Public-Private cooperation
Wind Turbine Technology Courses
with Noorderpoort and create a cycle of mutual benefit for all parties involved, with
Wind Turbine Rotor System
the private sector not just a benefactor but a
• Blade Inspection (Gel coat damage /
beneficiary as well. Noorderpoort is a large
centre for secondary, vocational education and training in the province of Groningen, the Netherlands. It combines several schools across the region. Noorderpoort Eemsdollard Energy & Maritime has expanded its programme with an Offshore Wind Turbine Technician Programme. Noorderpoort Eemsdollard Energy & Maritime is an alignment partner of BZEE (Bildungszentrum für Erneuerbare Energien). The quality management process of BZEE is regularly certified by Det Norske Veritas according to the ISO 29990 “learning service provider” standard. All modules are structured to a common standard that specifies learning outcomes in terms of clearly defined competencies and graded in accordance with the European Framework. We offer courses
cracks / lightning damage / leading edge erosion / delamination / topcoat damage).
• Blade Repair. Introduction to Wind Turbine Systems • Basics of wind energy. • History of wind power. • Different types of turbine designs. • Turbine components. • Turbine aerodynamics. Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems • Basic mechanical theory. • Practices of mechanical systems. • Use of tools. • High torque fastening tools and procedures. • Bearing technology. • Lubrication techniques. • Machine alignment.
in wind energy in our 4 year vocational
Wind Turbine Hydraulics
education programmes and in customised
• Theory of hydraulics.
programmes or in stand-alone courses.
• Fundamentals of hydraulic system
In addition to the Offshore Wind Turbine
components.
Technician Programme we offer a number
• Schematic drawings.
of Health & Safety courses according to
• Hydraulic applications in wind turbines.
national standards, such as Arbocataloguswindenergiebedrijven and international
Electrical fundamentals
standards such as OPITO, GWO and STCW.
• Basic principals of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). • The relationships among voltage, impedance, and current. • Exploration of electromagnetic theory.
Wind Turbine Technology Courses
HEALTH & SAFETy MODULES
Wind Turbine Electrical Equipment
• Health and safety regulations
• Introduction to the electrical equipment
• Working at Heights & Rescue training
used in wind energy generation. • Generation and distribution equipment used in industry. • Theory of operation, testing and maintenance of equipment and systems. • High voltage switch permission Electrical Distribution • Understanding of modern electrical distribution systems. • Different types of loads and their effects on distribution system. • Switching configurations used in the wind energy sector. Wind Turbine Controls
• Hub Rescue from Wind Turbines • Rescue of freely suspended persons • Rescue from rotor blades • Emergency first aid for working at Heights • Emergency first aid • Fire awareness and fire fighting • Sea Survival • Manual Handling • Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) • Competent person, inspection of PPE (PBM) • Working and Rescue from Confined Spaces • Breathing Device Operator Training • VCA (Veiligheids Certificaat Aannemers) • Refresher courses Specific Nautical courses
• Basic theory and operation of common industrial control systems used in the wind
• STCW Basic Training
energy industry.
• STCW Medical First Aid & Medical Care
• Networking principals, protocols, and
• STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
commonly used hardware types are
• Offshore turbine access
examined.
• Heli winch and transport
• Practice common troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques.
• Offshore communications • Meteorology deployment planning
• Sensor technology used in wind turbines.
• Refresher courses
• Basics of power electronic components.
• Convertor technology used in wind turbines.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
• Onshore Gas & Oil (NoGePa) • Offshore Gas & Oil (NoGePa) • Working at Heigths (G41) • Seaferers (Ministry of Infrastructure and
the environment of the Netherlands)
• C.R.O.W. (Cat. A, B en C) • PMO’s
Information
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