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Required for work on Orsted offshore wind facilities

National Offshore Wind Training Center

The National Offshore Wind Training Center (NOWTC), established in 2024, is a GWO-accredited facility located on the Grant Campus of Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood, New York. Operated by Maersk Training, the center offers state-of-the-art wind turbine technician safety training, leveraging their advanced curriculum and expertise.

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What do we offer?

GWO

GUS

Standard Provider
Global Wind Organization
Pict Offshore
Course Description
Industry safety training courses that equip workers with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles safely and effectively, particularly in offshore and onshore wind environments.
A powered hoist designed for the offshore wind industry, allowing technicians to be lifted safely from boats directly onto turbine platforms.
Workforce Requirements
Industry safety training courses that equip workers with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles safely and effectively, particularly in offshore and onshore wind environments.
A powered hoist designed for the offshore wind industry, allowing technicians to be lifted safely from boats directly onto turbine platforms.
Types of Jobs
Wind technicians, engineers, and other personnel whose roles involve accessing turbine sites and performing tasks where standardized safety and technical skills are essential.
Any personnel certified in GWO who will also be actively working on Orsted's US projects.

What are the steps to become certified?

Step 1

Register on the WINDA Portal

All participants must create a profile in the Global Wind Organisation’s WINDA system, which is used to track and verify training records. This is a required step before attending any GWO-certified course.

WINDA Portal Registration

Step 2

Ensure You Meet the Physical Requirements

GWO courses often include physically demanding components like working at height and manual handling. Trainees must be in good health and capable of performing strenuous activity. A medical clearance from a physician is strongly recommended.

Step 3

Choose the Right GWO Training Modules

First-time trainees typically need the Basic Safety Training (BST) bundle, which includes:

  1. Working at Heights
  2. Manual Handling
  3. First Aid
  4. Fire Awareness
  5. Sea Survival

Contact us for guidance on which modules apply to your career path.

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Step 4

Book your Training

After registering with WINDA and confirming your readiness, schedule your training at our New York-based facility. We offer weekday and weekend sessions to fit your schedule.

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