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GWO High Voltage Operations (HVOP)

Practical High Voltage training for wind industry professionals. The GWO High Voltage Operations (HVOP) course is designed for experienced electrical personnel who need to develop the knowledge, practical skills and safety discipline required to work with High Voltage systems in the wind industry.

The course combines technical understanding with hands-on, scenario-based training in switching, isolation, earthing, voltage verification, documentation, communication and safe control during HV testing.

GWO High Voltage Operations (HVOP) Course Objectives

On completion of training, trainees will have sufficient knowledge and understanding to enable them to:

Understand the functional, operational, and safety requirements for high voltage systems

Take appropriate remedial action during system faults

Develop a switching strategy for isolating HV system components

Select and use suitable apparatus for isolation and testing of HV equipment

Execute a switching and isolation procedure, supported by complete safety documentation

Understand wind turbine power generation and converter protection systems

COURSE CONTENT

Wind farm HV systems and equipment
Circuit breakers, disconnectors and earth switches
Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
HV hazards, risks and control measures
The Five Safety Rules
Safe System of Work (SSOW)
HV roles and responsibilities
HV tools and PPE
Switching operations and switching instructions
Verification of absence of voltage
Prove–Test–Prove / Hot–Cold–Hot
Isolation, Lockout/Tagout and earthing
Safe control during HV testing
Sanction for Test
Communication, human factors and STOP-Work principles

GWO High Voltage Operations (HVOP) Course Target Audience:

Who is this course for?

The course is suitable for:

  • Wind turbine electrical technicians
  • Commissioning technicians
  • Service and maintenance personnel
  • Electrical supervisors
  • Technicians progressing towards HV operational responsibilities
  • Personnel who will perform or supervise HV operations under a documented Safe System of Work (SSOW)

GWO defines the target audience as personnel progressing towards safe HV operational duties in controlled work environments.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us: + 371 29140055, or info@botctraining.com

GWO High Voltage Operations
(HVOP) Training PRICE:
1200€
Course length: 4 days
Course ratings: Riga: 4.9/5.0
Theoretical lessons will be provided online via Zoom or in-person at the training center. Practical classes must be completed within 28 days of finishing the theoretical classes.
The price includes the certificate fee, coffee breaks, lunch, and parking.
Courses are available at these locations:
Uriekstes iela 4 , Riga, Latvia
GWO High Voltage Operations (HVOP) Course Participant Prerequisites:
Participants should have relevant electrical workplace experience and sufficient knowledge and competence to work safely with Low Voltage electrical systems.
Required previous training must be equivalent to:
GWO BTT Electrical
GWO CoHE Electrical
Certificate validity: No expiry