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Career guides

Straight answers for wind people: how to get in, which certificates you need, staying safe, the tools, moving up and what it pays.

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#1 · CH-01 Is a Career in Wind Energy Right for You? 5 min read #2 · CH-01 Coming to Wind from Marine, Oil & Gas, Mining or the Military 6 min read #3 · CH-02 GWO training prices in Europe: BST and BTT, and how to choose a Centre 8 min read #4 · CH-06 Benefits, Schedules & What Life on a Wind Farm Really Looks Like 8 min read
CH-01 ONLINE · 9 ARTICLES

Getting Started

9 articles · Entry level
  1. 01Is a Career in Wind Energy Right for You?5 min
  2. 02What Does a Wind Turbine Technician Actually Do?6 min
  3. 03Pre-Assembly: What It Involves and What to Expect5 min
  4. 04Wind Turbine Installation: From Ground to Grid6 min
  5. 05Maintenance and Troubleshooting: The Backbone of Wind Power6 min
  6. 06How to Break into Wind Energy with No Experience5 min
  7. 07The Best Entry Points6 min
  8. 34The GWO Framework for Entry-Level Wind Technicians: What the Industry Expects from You7 min
  9. 36Coming to Wind from Marine, Oil & Gas, Mining or the Military6 min
CH-02 ONLINE · 8 ARTICLES

Certifications & Training

8 articles · Entry → mid
  1. 08The Essential Certifications Every Wind Tech Needs6 min
  2. 09How to Find Affordable GWO Training and Avoid Scams3 min
  3. 10GWO Training: What It Is and Why It Matters4 min
  4. 11OSHA & Electrical Certifications Explained3 min
  5. 12Online vs. In-Person Training3 min
  6. 33GWO training prices in Europe: BST and BTT, and how to choose a Centre8 min
  7. 35GWO Certificates Quick Guide: Course Length, Validity and Refreshers4 min
  8. 37OEM and Equipment Training: The Certificates After GWO7 min
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