Examination & Testing of Pressure Systems Contained in Wind Turbines

This two day course provides a comprehensive understanding of the examination, inspection, and testing of pressure systems found within wind turbines, with a focus on compliance with relevant safety legislation and industry standards.

It covers the principles of pressure systems operation, typical components found in wind energy systems (such as hydraulic accumulators, compressors, and pressure vessels), and the procedures required for thorough examination and certification.

Delegates will gain hands-on experience with inspection techniques, risk assessments, written schemes of examination (WSE), and interpreting inspection reports.

Emphasis is placed on ensuring the continued integrity, reliability, and safety of pressure systems used in the operation and maintenance of wind turbines.

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Primary Training Objectives

Regulatory Compliance - Apply the requirements of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) and other relevant standards (e.g., BS EN, HSE guidance).

Inspectors Responsibilities - Understand the duties of personnel involved in the thorough examination.

Duty Holder Responsibilities - Understand the role and responsibilities of the duty holders

System Understanding - Understand the design, function, and risks associated with pressure systems within wind turbines.

Inspection Tooling - Understand the different types of tooling required to conduct examinations and their proper use

Inspection and Testing Methods - Different inspection and testing techniques to form the Thorough Examination

Component Identification - Identify key components and failure points in wind turbine pressure systems.

Reporting - Compile Reports of examination in accordance with regulations

Data Interpretation - Interpret written schemes of examination, testing data and inspection reports to make informed safety decisions.

Risk Assessment - Associated risks and assessments

Safety Leadership - Promote a proactive safety culture in relation to pressure system management in wind energy environments.

Fault Finding & Maintenance - Basic maintenance and fault finding

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Achievement Measurement

Each course participant must complete and pass a theory examination to demonstrate a good understanding of the course content.

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Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to attend this course.

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What You Need to Bring

Each participant is required to produce photographic ID on the first day of the course. Failure to do so will result in the participant being unable to attend.

If this course is held at a Certex UK location, please follow this link for the PPE Requirements.

If the course is to be held on a Client's site, additional PPE may also be required as specified by the Client's site safety rules.

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Duration

The course runs for 14 hours over 2 days.

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Course Capacity

Maximum course capacity: 8

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Certificate Validity

Three Years

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Training Locations

Please follow the link for our Training Locations.

We can also travel to customer sites worldwide to deliver courses subject to access to suitable facilities and equipment.

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Does this Course Prove Competency

There is no set certification or approval body that can deem you competent. HSE provides guidance on what is meant by competency, stating that:

Competence can be described as the combination of training, skills, experience and knowledge that a person has and their ability to apply them to perform a task safely.

They stipulate that a competent person must undertake the necessary training to help acquire and maintain satisfactory competency levels.

This course alone will not deem your employee competent but can be used in conjunction with experience, skills and knowledge to demonstrate overall theoretical and practical competence which can assist you as an Employer to address legal requirements, by contributing to your own assessment of your employee's potential competency.

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70% Discount

CITB members may be eligible to save 70% on the cost of this training via the Employer Networks Scheme.

Speak to your local Network to find out what is available in your area.

Want to know if you can use the Employer Network Scheme?

As long as you are registered with CITB, up to date with any applicable levy and have an Employer Network in your area you can access & benefit from this service.

Employer Networks are free to join for any levy-registered employer. You do not have to be eligible to pay a levy to use the service, just registered with CITB.

Not a member yet?

Register here: CITB Registration Form

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