WIND TURBINE Train the TraineR
BUILD TRAINERS WHO LEAD AT HEIGHT AND RESCUE UNDER PRESSURE At Gravitec Systems, we don’t just certify instructors—we develop confident, technically skilled professionals capable of training others to work and rescue safely in the most complex vertical environments. Our Wind Turbine Train-the-Trainer course is designed specifically for wind industry personnel tasked with teaching both fall protection and rescue in turbine environments.
This course prepares trainers to address the unique challenges of working in and around nacelles, and towers. Participants leave with a complete instructional system and the skills to teach others how to stay safe in dynamic, high-risk vertical environments.
MORE THAN A CLASS. THIS IS A COMPLETE TRAINING SYSTEM:
- A customizable fall protection curriculum, compliant with OSHA and ANSI
- Instructor manuals, student handbooks, and supporting documents
- PowerPoint Presentations (over 200 slides with hi-res graphics matched to Lesson Plans)
- Evaluation forms, checklists, and performance tracking tools
- Certification credentials recognized across industries
- Ongoing resources to support in-field instruction and compliance
Graduates of the Wind TTT course are trained to teach fall protection and wind-specific rescue, including confined vertical spaces, internal ladder systems, and over-the-edge scenarios such as a fallen technician outside the nacelle.
Course Description
This course is for those responsible for delivering wind turbine safety and rescue training within their organizations. Common attendees include:
- Wind turbine technicians transitioning into instructional roles
- Crew leads and maintenance supervisors
- EHS professionals working in wind energy
- Training managers seeking in-house instruction capability
Whether your team is climbing inside towers, accessing nacelles and hubs, or performing tower installations, this course ensures your trainers return with the competence, credibility, and instructional resources to lead safety and rescue training from within.
CALL GRAVITEC’S TRAINING ADVISORS AT 800.755.8455 FOR MORE INFORMATION
COURSE DURATION
5 Days (40 Hours)
COURSE LOCATON
Gravitec Systems, Poulsbo, WA, or hosted at your facility upon request
CLASS SIZE
Minimum 8, Maximum 10 (1 Instructor)
Minimum 14, Maximum 20 (2 Instructors)
CERTIFICATION
Train-the-Trainer Certification in Wind Turbine Fall Protection & Rescue
COURSE DATES
• January 12–16, 2026
• February 9–13, 2026
• March 9–13, 2026
• April 13–17, 2026
• May 11–15, 2026
• June 8–12, 2026
• July 13–17, 2026
• August 10–14, 2026
• September 21–25, 2026
• October 12–16, 2026
• November 9–13, 2026
• December 14–18, 2026
STUDENT RESOURCES
Students enrolled in the Train the Trainer Program will receive all necessary resources to deliver and document the training event. These resources include:
- PowerPoint Presentation (over 200 slides with hi-res graphics matched to Lesson Plans)
- Needs Assessment Tool for determining training needs.
- Lesson Plans that include all types of active fall protection systems, rope descent systems, basic evacuation, assisted and suspended rescue methods.
- 300-page Fall Protection and Rescue Manual.
- Instructor Manual with PowerPoint notes pages.
- Documentation to individualize and quantify student performance.
- Access to ordering Gravitec Systems Student Booklets and Attendance Certificates.
PREREQUISITES
REQUIRED
- Completion of Gravitec’s 40 hour Competent Wind Turbine Climber & Rescue Course within the past 24 months
- Minimum of 2 years of fall protection and wind turbine rescue experience
- Prior experience delivering adult, skill-oriented training (e.g. rescue instruction, technician training, or safety programs)
- Organizations and trainers must sign a Training License Agreement with Gravitec before enrollment
- Physical ability to climb towers, access nacelles, and perform advanced rescue scenarios
Performance requirements
It is important to note that student trainers must meet minimum performance requirements to pass this course and be certified as a Gravitec Train the Trainer. All reasonable efforts will be made for student trainers to practice all required skills, but all student trainers must complete the required exercises within the specified timeframe during the course to be certified. Among other requirements, student trainers must:
- Full attendance throughout the 40‑hour program.
- Pass a written exam (≥ 80% on 50‑question test).
- Successfully complete practical skills:
- Climb internal ladders and access turbine components
- Maintain 100% fall protection during all exercises
- Perform assisted and suspended rescue of a 150 lb. mannequin, each within 10 minutes
- Conduct an “over-the-edge” rescue scenario simulating a fallen technician outside the nacelle
- Deliver Gravitec lesson plans and lead instructor-led activities within course timelines
Upon Completion
Students will receive a plastic wallet certificate of attendance.
READY TO LEAD?
Wind turbines demand more than just technical skill—they demand instructors who can lead confidently, teach with clarity, and rescue with precision. Gravitec’s Wind Turbine Train-the-Trainer course produces professionals who can do all three.
Talk to a Course Advisor at 800.755.8455.
COURSE CREDITS
This course qualifies for 4.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through Gravitec Systems’ accreditation with the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Our IACET approval reflects strict adherence to instructional design, assessment standards, and adult learning principles.