Basic Technical Training Installation-Mechanical & Basic Technical Training Installation-Electrical V11 - FAQ – Global Wind Organisation

Reason for splitting the BTTI module

Q1	Why has the BTT Installation Module been divided into BTT Installation Mechanical and BTT Installation Electrical modules?	Reference:
The existing Basic Technical Training Installation Module (BTTI) has been divided into two separate modules (BTTI-Mechanical and BTTI-Electrical) to match granular job role descriptions in the wind industry. BTT Installation Mechanical will require only a single day of training. BTT Installation Electrical will require one and a half day. Furthermore, no prerequisite training is necessary for participants to take a BTT Installation Electrical course. It will still be possible for Training Providers to deliver combined training of the two modules. The combined duration of BTTI-M and BTTI-E has been shortened to two full days.		BTT Standard V5: Section 3 Change Log

Q2	Do Training Providers with BTTI on scope need an extra audit to get BTTI-M and BTTI-E on scope?	Reference:
No. Training Providers with the existing BTTI module on scope will automatically be accredited for the two new BTTI-M and BTTI-E modules. It will, however, be necessary for existing BTTI accredited Training Providers, to create lesson plans to match the new modules.		BTT Standard V11: Section 13.1 and 14.1

Q3	What is special about audit of the new modules?	Reference:
GWO requires that the BTTI-M and BTTI-E are certified as a combined module (See section 13.1 and 14.1) This means that a single audit is required to get both modules on scope. The timetable to be followed in the audit can be found in annex 4 of the BTT standard. Audit and accreditation for the BTT Installation Mechanical module must include all necessary requirements for this module as well as the BTT Installation Electrical Module in accordance with the GWO Requirements for Training. Instructors must be qualified to deliver both modules.		BTT Standard V11: Section 13.1 and 14.1

Q4	Why are Training Providers required to have the BTTI-M and BTTI-E modules on scope concurrently?	Reference:
BTTI Installation has been divided into distinct mechanical and electrical modules, but installation is still considered one single discipline. The BTTI-M module concerns mechanical installation activities, but it also mandates that participants should have a basic understanding of those electrical installation activities which are related to mechanical installation activities. This means that instructors will need qualifications for both modules and the training provider should have both modules on scope to reference all installation activities adequately.		GWO Requirements for Training

Q5	Does a combined delivery of the BTTI-M and BTTI-E modules equal delivery of the old BTTI module?	Reference:
Yes, it does overall. A few minor amendments distinguish single elements in the BTTI-M and BTTI-E modules from their respective counterparts in the old BTTI module, but a combined delivery BTTI-M & E delivery overall equals a delivery of the old BTTI. For a full breakdown of the difference between the old BTTI and the BTTI-M and BTTI-E, see the questions related to individual module lessons and the changelog in the beginning of the standard.		BTT Standard V11 Annex 4

Q6	Why does the combined delivery of BTTI-M and BTTI-E have a duration of 16 hours, when it mirrors the old BTTI module which had a duration of 17 hours and 45 minutes?	Reference:
Some elements in the existing BTTI module overlap with content that participants already would have completed as part of prerequisite modules. Overlapping elements have been cut to reduce time. For other activities timings have been adjusted in accordance with subject matter recommendations.		BTT Standard V11 3. Changelog
Q7	What are the prerequisites for the BTTI-M and BTTI-E modules?	Reference:
Prerequisites for the BTT Installation Mechanical module: BTT Mechanical and BTT Bolt Tightening There are no prerequisites for the BTT Installation Electrical module		BTT Standard V11 5.7 Participant Prerequisites

Q8	How much does the BTTI-M and the BTTI-E modules overlap with each other?	Reference:
The BTTI-M and BTTI-E modules each contain three and half hour of training overlap. In a combined delivery of the two modules overlapping elements should only be covered once.		BTT Standard V11: 3. Changelog
Q9	Do instructors need to fill out participation assessment forms for two modules in a combined delivery of BTTI-E and BTTIM?	Reference:
Participation Assessment Forms must provide a record of evidence for completing both modules.		GWO Requirements for Training

Q10	Why are timings for some lessons in BTTI-M and BTTI-E adjusted even if all learning objectives match those from the existing BTTI module?	Reference:
Some lessons in the BTTI-E and BTTI-M modules are identical with their counterparts in the BTTI module, but timings have been adjusted. The new timing reflects the shift to a more generic approach to the principal steps of installation. Installation requirements for different OEM turbine environments are more diverse today than five or ten years ago. The purpose BTTI-E and BTTI-M training is to provide participants with generic knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform installation tasks in wind turbines. The BTTI-E and BTTI-M modules are not intended as the foundation for comprehensive training on the specific differences among individual OEM equipment used by wind turbine technicians.		BTT Standard V11: 3. Changelog
Q11	Why are timings for some lessons in BTTI-M and BTTI-E adjusted even if all learning objectives match those from the existing BTTI module?	Reference:
The table on the following page provides a granular breakdown of elements included in BTTI-M, in BTTI-E and in a combined delivery of both. Please note that numbering will vary for each delivery version. Please note that element 9.1 and 9.2 displayed in the table is presented as one single element in the BTTI-M module)		BTT Standard V11: See table below