IQTC Riga

24/09/2026

🌬🏗️The GWO Crane & Hoist Basic User certificate is used across the global wind industry by technicians, riggers, and maintenance teams. Recognized by major wind energy employers and recorded in WINDA, it supports safe and compliant lifting operations on wind projects worldwide.

🗂️The two-day course contains:
Roles & Responsibilities
Documentation & Inspections
Lifting Plan & Risk Assessment
Safety & Emergency Systems
Crane & Hoist Types
Operating Systems Overview
Lifting Accessories
Theory & Application
Pre-use & Pre-lift Checks
Warm-up & Lifting Operations
Emergency & Post-lift Procedures

📌The GWO CHBU Certificate enhances your CV. Why?
ℹ WINDA verification: Employers can check your training profile in the GWO WINDA database, where CHBU is listed as a module, making verification easy internationally.
ℹ Role eligibility: Many wind industry job ads list GWO modules as minimum requirements or “assets” — CHBU enhances your profile for roles involving lifting tasks.
ℹ Competency demonstration: Even if not strictly required, CHBU strengthens your resume in competitive hiring pools by showing industry-specific safety skills.

The GWO CHBU training is always scheduled at IQTC.
Find out the most suitable dates for you on iqtc-riga.com/calendar. Or ask our coordinator when you can come and take your training.
📲 +371 23236343
☎ +371 66 154 330
📧 [email protected]

22/09/2026

IRATA International certification has three technician levels. The levels represent increasing technical competence, work experience, responsibility, and ability to handle more complex rope-access situations.

🟢 IRATA Level 1 — Start your rope-access career
Level 1 is the entry point into the IRATA system.
A Level 1 technician learns to:
• move safely on rope systems;
• ascend, descend and change systems;
• use rope-access equipment correctly;
• perform basic rigging techniques;
• perform basic rescue procedures;
• identify common hazards and work safely under supervision.
A Level 1 technician does not work independently as a rope-access safety supervisor. IRATA work teams must include appropriate Level 3 supervision, and lone working is not permitted.

🟠 IRATA Level 2 — More technical skills
Level 2 builds on Level 1 experience.
A Level 2 technician develops greater competence in:
• advanced rope-access manoeuvres;
• more complex rigging;
• deviations, re-anchors and tensioned systems;
• hauling and lowering systems;
• more complex rescue techniques;
• identifying and managing worksite hazards;
• applying relevant work techniques and procedures.
Level 2 technicians are still under the supervision of Level 3.
To progress from Level 1 to Level 2, IRATA requires at least one year's experience and 1,000 logged rope-access working hours.

🔵 IRATA Level 3 — Technical leadership & supervision
Level 3 is the highest IRATA technician level.
Level 3 needs to demonstrate the skills of Levels 1 and 2 plus advanced competence in:
• complex rigging;
• advanced rescue;
• hazard identification and risk assessment;
• selection of access methods;
• emergency planning;
• safety procedures and method statements;
• relevant legislation;
• first aid;
• rope-access team supervision.
A Level 3 who has the necessary supervisory competence can act as the Rope Access Safety Supervisor, with responsibility for rope-access safety on a project.
Level 3 assessment also includes a theory examination in addition to the practical assessment. The current IRATA theory exam consists of 10 questions and covers areas such as risk assessment, access methods, personnel competence, emergency planning and equipment.

The progression is about more than "climbing ability"
Level 3 isn't simply someone better at climbing than Level 1.
The progression is roughly:
Level 1
→ Can safely perform specified rope-access tasks
Level 2
→ Can handle more complex rope-access, rigging and rescue tasks
Level 3
→ Can manage rope-access safety and supervise the work
This is why IRATA progression combines training + practical assessment + documented workplace experience.

⏱️ How long does each certification last?
IRATA technicians must revalidate every three years. Progression is based on accumulated experience rather than simply taking the next course immediately.
IRATA Level 1 → gain workplace experience → 1,000 hours → Level 2 → gain further experience → 1,000 hours → Level 3

18/09/2026

Combine courses and take all advantages like no time wasted, discounted package prices, and ready-to-work certification🌍⚡.

Empower your employability in October.
✅ GWO BR (Blade Repair) 05–13.10
✅ GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) 14–18.10
✅ IRATA Rope Access 19–23.10

By completing all three courses, you'll gain a powerful set of skills that are highly valued across the wind energy sector.
👉 Save time – courses are scheduled consecutively, allowing you to complete your training efficiently without unnecessary gaps.
👉 Save money – benefit from a discounted package price when enrolling in all three courses together.
👉 Start work sooner – earn the qualifications that many employers look for in wind turbine technicians.

Use this opportunity to invest in your future with the most cost-effective and time-efficient training pathway into the wind industry.

Book your place
📲 +371 23236343
☎+371 66 154 330
📧[email protected]

15/09/2026

🌬🌊 Is the GWO BTT Certificate required? Easy! Take it in September or October at IQTC and get ready to go.
⚙️🔌⏲ Three modules make up GWO Standard's Basic Technical Training: Electrical, Mechanical, and Hydraulics. You can choose what you need or acquire them all.
⏳ The entire course lasts four days.
📄 The certificate is non-expiring❗️
Therefore, you must be familiar with the fundamentals of how wind turbines' mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems operate if your employment involves working close to machinery or equipment. And there is no doubt that you will gain this expertise 💪.

📅 The dates for GWO BTT are open, but the number of seats is limited. So don’t delay applying ✅.
☎+371 23236343
📧[email protected].

Get more information here: https://iqtc-riga.com/gwo-basic-technical-training-btt/
Discover questions and answers about GWO BTT https://cutt.ly/GyxzShQQ

IQTC is an educational institution registered in Latvia. The center is GWO and IRATA authorized training provider and offers both legal entities and individuals various professional development courses.

11/09/2026

🌬️Open new career opportunities in the wind industry with GWO BST or refresh your skills and validate your current certificate.

Your first step toward working safely on onshore and offshore wind projects.
✅ Working at Heights
✅ First Aid
✅ Manual Handling
✅ Fire Awareness
✅ Sea Survival

These Basic Safety Training Modules are essential for starting and keeping competences at a high level.

Global Wind Organisation (GWO) – certified training trusted by wind energy employers.

ℹ️ The GWO BST Certificate is valid for 2 years and then needs to be renewed.
A record in the WINDA database confirms the availability of the certificate.

Learn more details about the training here: https://iqtc-riga.com/gwo-basic-safety-training-bst/

Feel free to contact us in case of any queries:
☎ +371 23236343
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WhatsApp: +37120475500

10/09/2026

When you need to obtain or refresh your safety skills, it may be tempting to look for the quickest and easiest way to complete the training and save time. Instead, think about it differently: it is better to invest time in safety today than to pay the price with your safety tomorrow.
👥Training in-person matters
Online learning can give you information. But when it comes to hands-on, safety-critical work, being there in person makes a real difference.
View the video to find out exactly what the difference it makes and why.

Be smart – stay safe!

07/09/2026

⚡ Thinking when to start? Start right now.
You’ve been thinking about a career in the wind industry.
Maybe you’ve been telling yourself:
“I’ll do it later.”
“I need to prepare first.”
“Maybe next month.”
“I’m not sure if I’m ready yet.”
But here’s the thing: you don’t have to have your whole career figured out before you take the first step.

If becoming a wind turbine technician is something you’re considering, start building the skills today.
🟠 Learn the basics.
🟠 Get your first training.
🟠 Understand the safety requirements.
🟠 Discover what the job is really like.
🟠 Then take the next step.

Your future career won’t begin on the day you get your first job.
It begins on the day you decide to prepare for it.
So, thinking about when to start?
Start right now. 🌬️

The sooner you start building your skills, the sooner you can turn “maybe one day” into “I’m ready.”
Your future is worth starting today.

📖 Read “How to choose the GWO Training you really need?” https://cutt.ly/9ylqCZLG

And feel free to ask us about different training courses.
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03/09/2026

🌀 Composite Blade Repair: Safety Starts with Knowing Your Materials
Working with resins, hardeners, fiberglass, carbon fibres, adhesives and fillers is an essential part of wind turbine blade repair—but these materials can also create chemical, respiratory, skin and fire hazards if handled incorrectly.
Before starting a repair:
🔹 Know the materials — read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and understand the hazards and required controls.
🔹 Protect your skin — wear the appropriate gloves and protective clothing. Never use solvents to clean resin from your skin.
🔹 Protect your eyes — splashes, fibres and dust can cause serious irritation or injury. Use suitable eye and face protection.
🔹 Control dust — grinding and sanding composite materials can release fine particles and fibres. Use extraction and appropriate respiratory protection.
🔹 Ventilate the workspace — resins, solvents and adhesives may release hazardous vapours. Make sure ventilation is suitable for the task.
🔹 Control fire risks — keep flammable materials away from sparks, flames and other ignition sources.
🔹 Mix carefully — follow the manufacturer's instructions and correct mixing ratios. Don't improvise with chemical products.
🔹 Keep the workplace clean — deal with spills, contaminated materials and waste according to established procedures.

📌And remember: PPE is important, but it is the last line of defence. Safe composite repair starts with understanding the hazards and controlling them at the source.
For a professional blade repair technician, technical skills and safe material handling go hand in hand.

🟠 Train your skills. Work safely. Build your future in wind energy with IQTC.

01/09/2026

⚡ The wind industry needs skilled Blade Repair Technicians. Will you be one of them?

Join our GWO Blade Repair (BR) Course and gain hands-on expertise in:

✔ Blade damage assessment
✔ Composite repairs (fiberglass & resin)
✔ Safe work procedures
✔ Repair tools and equipment
✔ Working at height

🎯 Increase your employability
🎯 Strengthen your safety skills
🎯 Earn a globally recognized GWO certification

October 2026 Training Session Now Open

Take the opportunity to advance your career in wind energy. Apply today!

📩 Contact us for registration details: https://iqtc-riga.com/contacts/

Learn more about the training 👉 https://iqtc-riga.com/product/gwo-br-blade-repair/

31/08/2026

📰 Wind Industry Updates – August 2026

💹 Denmark awards 1.8 GW of new offshore wind capacity
Vattenfall won Denmark's tender for the Nordsøen Midt and Hesselø offshore wind projects. Together they represent at least 1.8 GW of capacity and are expected to be operational by 2032. The tender's success is viewed as an important signal that revised Contract-for-Difference (CfD) support schemes are restoring investor confidence after weak auction activity across Europe in recent years.

➕ Germany added 3,948 MW of wind capacity between January and July 2026, a 53% increase year-over-year. Offshore commissioning returned strongly, with 1,194 MW connected to the grid after virtually no offshore additions during the comparable period last year.
At the same time, the 960 MW He Dreiht offshore wind farm completed installation of its final turbine in August, marking another significant milestone in the German North Sea.

📊 Ørsted reported that three major offshore wind projects are nearing full commissioning:
▫️ Borkum Riffgrund 3 (Germany) – 913 MW, more than 99% complete.
▫️ Greater Changhua 2b & 4 (Taiwan) – 920 MW, around 85% complete.
▫️ Revolution Wind (USA) – 704 MW, over 95% complete.
The company also announced plans to restore shareholder dividends from 2027 following financial restructuring and asset disposals.

Offshore wind supply chain continues expanding
Scotland's Ardersier Port signed a memorandum of understanding with China's Dajin Heavy Industry to support UK and European offshore wind projects. The partnership targets manufacturing, transport, assembly, and storage of offshore wind components.
Meanwhile, cable supplier NKT advanced construction of its new cable-lay vessel NKT Eleonora, designed to support large-scale HVDC offshore wind transmission projects beginning in 2027.
Why it matters: Ports, vessels, foundations, and cables remain critical bottlenecks in Europe's offshore expansion plans.

🌊 Poland continues developing its Baltic Sea offshore sector:
▫️ Offshore infrastructure upgrades at Darłowo Port have been completed.
▫️ Baltica 2 has finished installation of all monopile foundations.
▫️ The West Pomerania region is emerging as a major offshore wind industrial hub.
Poland delivered first electricity from offshore wind to its grid earlier in 2026 and remains one of Europe's fastest-growing offshore markets.

Turkey targets 5 GW offshore wind by 2035
Turkey published a draft framework for its first offshore wind tender, expected in Q1 2027, with an initial 1 GW auction and a long-term target of 5 GW by 2035.