GWO Bolt Tightening

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Course Overview

The aim of this module is to prepare participants for company specific bolt tightening training, through scenario-based training.

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Course Content

• Bolt tightening in the wind industry


• Framing the scenario: Bolt torquing using energy powered tools


• Pre-task phase: Planning and preparation


• The task phase: Safely and correctly torque bolts using a combination of electrical and hydraulic tools


• Post task phase: Pack up and review


• Framing the scenario: Bolt tensioning using energy powered tools


• Pre-task phase: Planning and preparation


• The task phase: Safely and correctly tension bolts using hydraulic tools


• Post task phase: Pack up and review


• Using mechanical handling aids with bolt tightening tasks

Following successful completion of all the course learning objectives, learners will be awarded a GWO approved BTT Bolt Tightening certificate which has no expiry. Certificate details will be uploaded into WINDA. This course can be delivered at the following RelyOn locations – Aberdeen, Liverpool & Teesside.

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Who Should Attend?

This Basic Technical Training module is targeted at candidates who have no previous experience of working with energy powered bolt tightening, but may also be used to upskill candidates who have some knowledge but not of its application in wind turbines.

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Extra Reading

Pre-requisites: Hold a GWO BTT Mechanical Certificate.