Wind turbine training and GWO certification

Train at the European Wind Academy

GWO wind turbine training courses

The European Wind Academy is dedicated to advancing safety and technical skills within the wind energy industry.

The academy delivers a wide range of globally recognised training courses, including exclusive OEM-specific training. We currently have training facilities within Poland and Australia, providing hands-on, practical training. Our courses include:

GWO Basic Safety Training (BST)
GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT)
GWO Advanced Rescue Training (ART)
GWO Slinger Signaller (SLS)
IRATA
GWO Crane and Hoist Basic User (CHBU)
Service Lift User

Inside our training facilities

To support the growing global demand for skilled wind turbine technicians, FairWind delivers training through the European Wind Academy, with facilities designed to provide realistic, hands-on learning environments for the wind energy industry. We currently have two global training facilities in place.

Australia

Our purpose-built mobile facility brings high-quality GWO training directly to project sites across Australia. Technicians gain practical, on-site experience without the need to travel, supporting rapid workforce development.

Poland

Located in Szczecin, our modern centre features classrooms and realistic turbine training rigs for GWO-certified courses, including safety, technical, and rescue training. Instructors bring real turbine experience, preparing technicians for onshore and offshore projects.

Located in Poland, we established the European Wind Academy to create a competent and knowledgeable workforce and drive increased safety standards across the industry.

With custom-built nacelle, working at height, and close containment spaces all part of the training floor, the specialist facility is designed to allow delegates to learn critical industry skills in a safe environment.

The centre delivers a range OEM specific training, some of which is exclusive to the European Wind Academy – providing more opportunities for delegates. It is also one of the largest GWO (Global Wind Organisation) training providers in the world.

Some of the courses currently offered by the European Wind Academy include:

GWO Basic Safety Training (BST)
GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT)
GWO Control of Hazardous Energies (CoHE)
GWO Advanced Rescue Training (ART)
GWO others (EFA, SLS)
SHE Rescue (Enercon)
LMB Ladders (Enercon)
Siemens Gamesa Technical Training (SGTT)
Skylotec (PPE and ACX)

For more details, please see the European Wind Academy website.

Offshore

Tailored solutions for your offshore projects and pre-assembly.

With experience working on more than 1500 offshore turbines, we have experience across all installation activities and understand the specific safety and quality challenges that offshore projects bring.

We offer turnkey solutions, as well as the flexibility to undertake specific parts of your project, navigating the complexities of offshore pre-assembly and installations to deliver seamless and successful delivery on your requirements.

Commissioning – electrical and mechanical
Cable laying and transition piece installation
HSEQ management
Pre-assembly
HV cable pull
Site management
Craning of wind turbine components
Inspections and QA work
Snagging

Why train with us?

Industry-leading instructors - technicians with real-world wind turbine experience.
Hands-on training - simulated turbine environments and rescue scenarios.
Globally recognised certification - courses aligned with GWO standards.
Purpose-built training facility - advanced training structures and equipment.

Empowering people. Powering change.

Join a team that’s installing, servicing, and supporting wind turbines across the world.

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