Practical internships & Wind, Photovoltaic and Electricity Storage Courses

GAP Training Merit Process (Vestas D to Basic Technical Training)

6 [h]

€250*

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Professional Competence Assessment Centre

The competency assessment for the 720-hour Qualification course in photovoltaic (PV) system installation involves the process of verifying and certifying the knowledge, skills, and abilities required in this field. The course focuses on the installation, maintenance, and repair of photovoltaic systems, ensuring compliance with current standards and regulations. Assessment Criteria: Technical Knowledge: Demonstrating knowledge of electricity, solar energy, and the operation of photovoltaic systems, including their components (panels, inverters, etc.). Practical Skills: Verifying the ability to correctly and safely install photovoltaic panels and other system components. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to identify and troubleshoot system faults in photovoltaic systems. Knowledge of Regulations: Adherence to applicable legal standards and regulations concerning the installation of photovoltaic systems.

22h

€400*

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Manual handling, refresher

Aims and Objectives for the BST Manual Handling Module The aim of this module is to enable participants, through theoretical and practical training, 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.After having successfully complete this BST Manual Handling module, the participants will have the ability to take responsibility for the use of essential manual handling principles to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury when performing physical tasks and activities in the wind industry (Ability, intermediate level).

4 [h]

€100*

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Single Rescuer: Hub, Spinner & Inside Blade Rescue using the TSL equipment

Aims and objectives of the Single Rescuer HSIBR Module 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 Basic Safety Training, Working at Heights Module. Based on the participants HSIBR module qualifications, the single rescuer HSIBR module (SR:HSIBR) shall ensure that participants are able to: 1. Assess and determine single rescuer rescue strategy (relevant rescue method, technique, certified equipment and how to organise the rescue efforts and incident scene) for various rescue scenarios, in a WTG hub, spinner and inside a blade. 2. Apply rescue methods and techniques in performing descending and ascending single rescuer rescue operations, from a WTG hub, spinner and inside a blade using: a rescue stretcher and transfer board; manually operated lowering/raising rescue system for limited distance rescue (rescue device, pulley system or similar); and other rescue equipment relevant to the participant.

8 [h]

€300*

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Electrodes to Cells

This mini-certificate explains how a lithium-ion cell can be designed, sized, and produced for a specific capacity and energy. The key steps in the selection and production of the main components of the cell, i.e. electrodes, separator, and electrolyte, are discussed. The slurry formulation, mixing, coating, drying, calendaring, cutting, stacking, electrolyte formulation/injection, sealing/packing, and formation cycles are detailed both in terms of machineries and the processing parameters.

5h

€490*

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Electric Vehicle Technician Part 1

This course is the first step for auto mechanics to expand their internal combustion engine repair skills to electric vehicles. It follows the ASE Level 1 guidelines to become an “electrically-aware person” and learners should be able to pass the ASE xEV Electrical Safety Standards Version 1.1 Level ONE exam. This exam certifies automobile technicians to work safely on the low-voltage components of electric vehicles. That is, you can work around high-voltage components without injuring yourself or damaging the vehicle. Later courses will teach you what you need to know to diagnose and repair the high-voltage components themselves.

2h

€100*

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PV plant design in Autocad

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12 (2 x 6)h

€1000*

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First Aid for working at height, refresher

Aim and Objectives of the BST First Aid Module The aim of this module is to enable participants, through theoretical and practical training, to recognize signs and symptoms of life threating situations and administer safe and effective first aid in the wind turbine industry/WTG environment in order to save lives and prevent further injury, until the casualty can be handed over to the next level of care.

4 [h]

€140*

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Energy systems integration: an introduction

This certificate has been designed as an introduction to the integration and regulation of different energy systems. You will learn how energy vectors – fuels, electricity, and heating – interact and how to find added value at the interfaces between them. You’ll also build insights into the ways in which energy systems connect to other infrastructures, such as data networks, water, and transportation systems. And you will learn about how consumer psychology and society have a role in building a more sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective energy system.

4h

€320*

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Solar Technical – Installation (S-TTI)

Duration: 12 hours Validity: 24 months  The Solar Technical Installation (S-TTI) module enables participants to safely plan, prepare, and perform the installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with manufacturer requirements and applicable safety standards. It combines theoretical instruction with extensive practical exercises on mechanical and electrical installation tasks.Participants will learn how to:– Interpret PV installation drawings, specifications, and method statements;– Plan installation activities including logistics, tools, and risk assessment;– Assemble substructures, support frames, and racking systems according to torque and alignment specifications;– Mount PV modules securely, ensuring correct positioning, orientation, and spacing;– Connect DC strings and verify polarity, insulation resistance, and continuity tests;– Route and fix cables correctly using UV-resistant clips and strain relief methods;– Apply grounding, labeling, and documentation according to solar installation standards;– Perform final inspection and quality checks prior to system commissioning.Objective:Upon completion, participants will be able to carry out solar PV installation safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with GWO, IEC, and manufacturer standards, while contributing to the overall quality and reliability of the solar installation.

12h

€350*

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Battery Storage Expert Programme

The Battery Storage Expert Programme covers the entire battery storage value chain, from the role of batteries to their constituent parts; from the battery value chain to the integration in power applications; from the impact on the electricity market to ground-breaking business models. Participants build the knowledge, the expert understanding, the technical and commercial insights and the human network to play a leading part in driving the global energy transition.

86h

€3750*

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3D Design of a PV Plant with Helioscope and SmartDesign 2.0

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6h

€1000*

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Fire awareness and fire-fighting, refresher

 Aims and Objectives of the BST Fire Awareness Module The aim of this module is to enable the participants to prevent fires, make appropriate judgements when evaluating a fire, manage evacuation of personnel and ensure all are safely accounted for in the event of an unmanageable fire. If the incident is judged to be safe, the participants should be able to efficiently extinguish an initial fire by using basic handheld firefighting equipment. Overall learning objectives: 1) The participants can act independently to identify fire hazards and prevent fires in a wind turbine environment (Ability, intermediate level) 2) The participants can take responsibility for assessing a fire and, if needed, be able to select the right extinguishing media according to the fire classes (Ability, intermediate level) 3) The participants can take responsibility for the evacuation of personnel and ensure all are safely accounted for in the event of an unmanageable fire (Ability, intermediate level) 4) The participants can act independently in efficiently extinguishing an initial fire by using basic handheld firefighting equipment, if the incident is judged to be safe (Ability, intermediate level). 

4 [h]

€140*

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Single Rescuer: Hub, Spinner & Inside Blade Rescue

Aims and objectives of the Single Rescuer HSIBR Module 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 Basic Safety Training, Working at Heights Module. Based on the participants HSIBR module qualifications, the single rescuer HSIBR module (SR:HSIBR) shall ensure that participants are able to: 1. Assess and determine single rescuer rescue strategy (relevant rescue method, technique, certified equipment and how to organise the rescue efforts and incident scene) for various rescue scenarios, in a WTG hub, spinner and inside a blade. 2. Apply rescue methods and techniques in performing descending and ascending single rescuer rescue operations, from a WTG hub, spinner and inside a blade using: a rescue stretcher and transfer board; manually operated lowering/raising rescue system for limited distance rescue (rescue device, pulley system or similar); and other rescue equipment relevant to the participant.

4 [h]

€190*

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PVSyst Introduction - PV Plant design and production estimation(indisponibil)

Estimating energy production and losses of a photovoltaic power plant up to 1 MWp using PVSyst.   Module 1 - Basic Elements   -Latitude, longitude, and sun movement throughout seasons. -Definition, impact, and calculation of tilt and azimuth angles.   Module 2 - Preliminary Design and Excel Calculations   -Typical project lifecycle, evaluation of electricity bills, use of solar radiation maps and Google maps, and estimation of plant capacity. -Using Excel to calculate number of modules and inverters, selection of modules and inverters, and sizing of strings. -Preliminary requirements for site visits, studying obstacles and electrical diagrams, creating rough sketches of the site and single-line diagrams, unforeseen scenarios.   Module 3 - Understanding Energy Losses in PVSyst / Case Study CEF 50 kWp   -Overview of PVSyst characteristics and functionalities. -Creating a new site, steps involved in using the software, and generating a report. -Definition, calculation, and application of all losses, understanding the loss diagram (Sankey diagram).    Module 4 - 3D Shading Scene Design in PVSyst / Case Study CEF 1 MWp   -Creating a 3D shading scene, minimizing shading losses, visualizing shade animations throughout a day and analysis, report generation, and understanding shading effects.   Module 5 - Sub-Array Design in PVSyst / Case Study CEF 200 kWp   -Defining sub-arrays, designing a detailed sub-array system, and analyzing the report.   Module 6 - Carport Design and Sales Proposal / Case Study CEF 400 kWp   -Creating a carport project in PVSyst, detailed project with losses, 3D modeling and shade analysis, report generation and analysis. -Content of a sales proposal using a PVSyst report within a sales proposal, along with a template.   Module 7 - Additional Functions of PVSyst   -Adding new modules and inverters, exporting and importing projects, compatibility with other software, adding custom logos, and more.

8h

€1000*

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Planning and implementation of CEF on the roof

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6h

€1000*

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Battery storage opportunities and uses

This certificate explores the potential role and position of battery storage in the future European electricity industry, by shedding light on different applications of battery storage. For each of the four main applications of grid-scale, behind-the-meter, off-grid and mobility, you will learn about the most promising services of battery storage in the electricity system that has a large share of renewable electricity. You will discover why the development and deployment of battery storage has been slow, despite it being a promising solution, but also why the time has come for the electricity industry to make smart battery choices.

4h

€310*

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Battery storage and the energy transition

This certificate examines the challenges faced by the energy system to accommodate the upcoming changes and how batteries can promote and accelerate this transition looking into the drivers and barriers for relevant business models implementation.

7h

€590*

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Materials to Electrodes

This mini-certificate provides a deep yet simple explanation of the operational principles of a rechargeable battery. The certification spotlights the importance and discusses the fundamentals of the ‘electrochemical cell’ which is the heart of any battery system independent of the storage size. A direct link is set forth between the chemical nature of the cell components and the storage properties of interest such as ‘electromotive force’ and gravimetric & volumetric capacities. Specific attention is directed towards lithium-ion batteries by presenting more details about the materials of choice for the anode/cathode together with their synthesis methods.

5h

€490*

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Solid-state batteries

This mini-certificate focuses on the next generation electrolytes for Li-ion and Lithium metal batteries, the solid electrolytes, explaining why the shift to a solid electrolyte is necessary, which types of solid electrolytes exist, how they work and their specific features and benefits.

3h

€390*

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Solar First Aid Awareness (S-FAA)

Duration: 4 hours  Validity: 24 months The Solar First Aid Awareness (S-FAA) module provides participants with the essential knowledge to recognise, respond to, and support first aid actions in a solar work environment. It is intended for all solar personnel who need a general understanding of emergency response but who are not required to perform full first aid interventions.Participants will learn how to:– Recognise emergency situations and activate the emergency response system;– Call for professional help and provide accurate information to rescue teams;– Assist qualified first aiders during incidents, following their instructions;– Support colleagues safely while maintaining own safety using basic PPE;– Understand the main risks in solar installations related to heat, electrical shock, and falls;– Maintain calm and communicate clearly during emergency scenarios;– Demonstrate awareness of limitations and the importance of professional medical assistance.Objective:Upon completion, participants will be able to act calmly and effectively in emergency situations, provide initial assistance and communicate correctly until professional help arrives, ensuring personal safety and that of others.

4h

€160*

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Working at heights and rescue training, with TSL equipment

Aims and Objectives of the BST Working at Heights Module The aim of this module is to enable the participants, through theoretical and practical training, to use basic personal protective equipment, work safety at height and perform comprehensive basic rescue from height in a remote wind turbine environment. After having successfully completed this BST Working at Heights Module, the participants have the ability to act safely and responsibly when using basic personal protective equipment, working at heights and performing comprehensive basic rescue from heights in a remote wind turbine environment (Ability, intermediate level).

24 [h]

€455*

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3D design of a PV plant with SketchUp and Skelion

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8h

€1000*

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Offshore Limited Access

Aims and Objectives of the Offshore Limited Access Module The aims of this Offshore Limited Access are, to build upon the skills and knowledge gained in the onshore module, giving participants the ability to act safely and responsibly when participating in a supervised visit to an offshore WTG environment during normal operations. Overall learning objective: After successfully having completed this Offshore Limited Access Module, the participants have the ability to act safely and responsibly during a supervised visit to an offshore WTG environment and to take limited responsibility for their own safety at sea and during transfers.

4 [h]

€200*

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