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BZEE
BZEE trainingcenter in Husum, Germany
BZEETraining Centre for Renewable Energy
Skills standards for the wind energy sector - developed
by the industry for the industry
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BZEE e.V. - Bildungszentrum für erneuerbare Energien
Non-profit association established in 2000 by:
• German Wind Energy Association (BWE)• wind energy companies• Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)
Approx. 80 members:
manufacturers, service companies, institutions, technical colleges
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BZEE members/stakeholders
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Why was BZEE established?
• Booming wind industry in Germany (6,000 MW, 9,000 turbines in year 2000)
• lack of qualified personnel
• need for industry-wide qualification standard
• need for safety standards
• well maintained turbines = less down time = less costs
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What’s so special about BZEE courses?
• 1st wind turbine technician training program
• developed by the industry for the industry (advisory board)
• highest percentage of practical training (2/3)
• most comprehensive wind turbine training program
• ‘certified skills standard’ for technicians (ISO29990)
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World’s leading qualification standard for wind turbine technicians
• Germany 1500+ technicians
• International 1000+ technicians
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Developed by industry for industry
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Member/cooperation partner of:
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Product portfolio
BZEE standards
• Service technician for wind turbines
• Assembly technician for wind turbines
• Teacher training for BZEE programs
• Customized programs for wind energy company employees (e.g. PPE & high rescue, offshore, rotor blade inspection/repair)
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Contents - service technician for wind turbines
• half year training program
• 6-week internship (practical training)
• final written and practical examination
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Student entry requirements
• pre-qualification: electrical/mechanical background
• medical certificate
• ability to work at great heights
• high level of mobility
• ability to work in a team
• knowledge of the English language
• driver’s license
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Mandatory height test plus interview for every student before entry to program
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Contents of half year training course (1):
• Module 1: Introduction to wind energy turbines
• Module 2: Technical and operational communication
• Module 3: Basic business principles & work planning
• Module 4: Environmental protection
• Module 5: Occupational health and safety
• Module 6: Technical English
• Module 7: IT and Remote Data Transmission (RDT), documentation
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Contents of half year training course (2):
• Module 8: Wind turbine mechanics
• Module 9: Wind turbine electrical engineering
• Module 10: Wind turbine hydraulics
• Module 11: Working with plastics and repairing rotor blades
• Module 12: Wind energy related topics
• Module 13: Practical excursions & internships
Final written examination BZEE
Final practical examination BZEE
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GermanySince 2000 73 training courses
FranceSince 2006 14 training courses
EnglandSince 2008 5 training courses
IrelandSince 2010 2 training courses
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Canada• British Columbia Northern Lights College• Alberta Lethbridge College• Great Plains College
Saskatchewan• Ontario St. Lawrence College• Ontario St. Clair College• Gaspe Groupe Collegia• Prince Edward Island Holland College
USA• Michigan Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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Worldwide interest from:
Asia Middle-EastChina IranKorea TurkeyIndia
Africa EuropeMorocco The NetherlandsSouth Africa Norway
Romania & PolandScotland
North America South AmericaCanada BrazilUSA
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BZEE certification requirements for colleges Teacher training (teaching program must start within 12 months):• minimum 2 teachers• 1 with electrical background• 1 with mechanical background
Workshop and equipment:• workshop with real nacelles• rotor blade repair workshop• training tower
• BZEE association membership
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Working with real components at the training site
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Working with real components at the training site
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Working with real components at the training site
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Working with real components at the training site
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BZEE training tower
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Different ladder systems
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6 Weeks Teacher Training
Teacher training course 1:• wind energy basics with practical on-site training ( 3 weeks)
Teacher training course 2 and 3 (combined):• electro-technology, wind turbine mechanics/hydraulics (2 weeks)
Teacher training course 4:• maintenance and repair of rotor blades (1 week)
Requirements: physical fitness, medical certificate for working at heights, technical teaching experience, knowledge of English
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6 Weeks Teacher Training - Teaching materials
• list of requirements for BZEE certification• questionnaire for interview with participants of high climb test• curriculum• teaching material for the modules• catalogue of questions and exercises for final examination
Access to BZEE database:• permanently updated • each college via iron key system
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Assembly technician for wind turbines
• 4-month program• 3 week internship• BZEE-certified examination
Customized programs for wind energy companies (e.g. PPE & high rescue, offshore, rotor blade inspection/repair)
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Offshore safety training
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Other BZEE services
• Consultancy: workshop planning/equipment
• Help/support: purchase training towers/turbines
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Responsibilities:
BZEE:• curriculum and teaching material• teacher training• auditing of the courses and examination• certification and register
Colleges:• teaching the courses• training workshops and tower
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Thank you for your attention
For more information please contact:
Warren [email protected]
www.bzee.de