GWO BR (BLADE REPAIR)

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Timetable

Day 1: 2 PM to 7 PM
Days 2-7: 9 AM to 5 PM
Days 8-10: 9 AM to 6 PM

Intended audience

Personnel who will be working in the wind industry, specifically in relation to composite inspection and repair work. Personnel that perform job functions (that have been risk assessed by their employer or their workplace duty holder) that are defined as functions where composite work training, according to this standard, may mitigate some of the identified hazards and risks

Prerequisites

All personnel participating in Blade Repair Module training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating. Specifically, the participants must be made aware of the risks and hazards related to completing this course while being allergic to the materials used in the module. This also applies for participants suffering from asthma and hyperhidrosis manuum (excessive hand sweating).

Objectives

Training in accordance with this standard will enable participants to support and care for themselves and others working in the wind industry by possessing the knowledge and skills of composite inspection and repair work. Upon completion of the GWO Blade Repair Standard training course, participants will be able to work safely with composite materials while conducting inspection and basic blade repair procedures, thereby supporting an overall improvement of the safety for personnel with job functions focussing on composite repair work and inspection in the wind industry.

Course fee

1950 euros per participant at Kong locations.

VAT exempt under Article 10, No. 20 of Presidential Decree 633/1972.

Confirmation of the course will be sent by email 10 working days before the scheduled date.

The course will run with a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 12.

Introduction to the Training
Safety Data Sheets
Work Instructions
Risk Assessment
Securing an Area
Contamination
Waste Segregation
Ergonomics
Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
Personal Protective Equipment
Masks and Filters
Chemical Safety
Composites and Blade Construction
Materials
Tools and Equipment
Testing Phase
Lamination Competences
Basic Lamination
Aluminium Composite Panel (Sandwich Panels)
Painting
Blade Inspection
Lightning Protection System Inspection
Blasting Competences
Grinding Skills
Surface Repairs
Laminate Repairs
Filling and Shaping
Trailing Edge Repairs
Leading Edge Repairs
Sandwich Panel Repairs
Bond Line Repairs
Summary and Final Assessment

Log book

Those who have already taken courses at Kong S.p.A. and already have a Log Book are requested to bring it with them to record any updates.

Certification

Participants will be assessed based on learning outcomes through direct observation during training and a final written test.

Update

Training in blade repair is a permanent qualification and therefore has no expiry date. This assumes that participants are actively involved in the inspection and repair of composites.

Payment procedure

Advance bank transfer within two days of receiving course confirmation. Registration will only be officially confirmed upon receipt of payment.

Cancellation

In case of cancellation, Kong S.p.A. will retain:

50% if cancellation occurs within 5 working days before the start of the course
the entire fee if cancellation occurs from the fourth working day before the start of the course, at the start of the course, or once the course has begun. Any absences due to health reasons will only entitle the participant to a suspension of the fee if documented.