BSTR-P Basic Safety Training Refresher – Online Partial Release Webinar April 2020
Presenter Jakob Bjørn Nielsen, Head of Standards Development Air Force Officer • Supply Chain Engineer • Training leadership roles • Royal Danish Air Force • MHI Vestas • Siemens Gamesa Renewable • Energy Mail: jbn@globalwindsafety.org
Presenter Søren Sejer Gøtzsche, Operations Manager Audit & Compliance lead • WINDA development lead • 5 years in the Wind Industry • Management background • Mail: ssg@globalwindsafety.org
Presenter Alex Booker, Project manager 14+ years in Wind Energy • Service technician • Installation & Commissioning • Training • Aeronautical Engineer • Mail: arb@globalwindsafety.org
Agenda Digital training requirements BSTR-P training standard Questions?
Standard Release cycle 1 st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter New Standard New Standard Reviewed module Reviewed module Governance documents Governance documents
Digital training requirements
Introduction Motivation: Practicalities Released as addendum to: ▪ Digitalization is a natural element of the Criteria for training providers ▪ wind industry and GWO has therefore Criteria for certification bodies ▪ had the addition of digital Will be embedded in the version 7 and 9 launched on requirements in the pipeline since ▪ Monday 20 th April (webinar 22 nd April): the update of the criteria for training provider and criteria for certification Requirements for training providers ▪ bodies was scoped. Requirements for certification bodies ▪ The Covid-19 situation and recent digitalization momentum amongst GWO members and training providers led to an acceleration of the digital requirements. The requirements which are currently an addendum set out the framework for delivering GWO training standards digitally , and also cover the governance elements associated with them.
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Key elements Prelude covering auditor guidelines • Definition of digital learning • Overview of digital learning technologies • General requirements for delivering digital learning • Annex with detailed guidelines on best practise steps • for digital learning technologies
Governance Digital learning is an extention of certificate meaning an audit is • required by an approved CB Audit can be conducted as a remote audit using online tools and • comply with IAF MD 4:2018 Assessment of training in the domain of knowledge may be assessed • using digital methods Assessment of training in the domains of skills and attitude require • practical demonstration Procedure in place for limitations and mitigation of these for digital • learning Ensure compliance with the criteria and standard • Ensure data legislation is adhered to • Digital learning must ensure a high level of realism with a WTG • environment to enable the course participant to use the knowledge and skills TP must verify the identity of the participant and assess the learning • TP must ensure that participant completes any practical exercises • within 4 weeks after completion of the digital learning.
FAQ Are the digital training requirements temporary? No digital training is here to stay, it is a persistant requirement. • What does “other technologies” mean? Any technologies that support learning. Furthermore, the requirements are worded so • they can maintain their relevance in a fast-paced environment. Can a training standard be fully delivered digitally? If the digital requirements are adhered to, the learning objectives fully met including all • practical exercises in a safe manner, and the training provider is approved to do so by an auditor for that specific module – yes. How long can a blended training run for? All elements of a blended training must be completed within four weeks. • Do you see GWO releasing training standards designed for digital delivery? The BSTR-P is a digital training standard, there are currently no more planned. • When will the digital requirements be reviewed? Running review up until the May release, after that we will revisit them in October. • This is a new area, will there be special support for TPs? We are always open and will set up additional webinars if needed. •
Basic Safety Training Refresher - Online partial Version 1 – April 14 2020
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Motivation Addressing the potential risks posed by skill and knowledge fade
BSTR- P virtual delivery… …using existing tools
BSTR-P Comparison BSTR_V10 Complexity Outstanding Skills Module duration elements reduction 3 h 47 min. First aid 70% 26% Manual handling 95% 0 h 38 min. 29% 90% 1 h 05 min. Fire awareness 22% Working at height 74% 30% 2 h 56 min. 3 h 34 min. 59% 24% Sea survival
BSTR-P target audience Wind personnel with existing BST or BSTR training records
BSTR-P Duration
BSTR-P Validity period BSTR-P valid for 6 months from expiry date of existing WINDA record
BSTR-P Focus areas ✓ Safety first Attitude & mindset ✓ Knowledge refresher 20% increase in ✓ Some skills, like: safety attitude Pre-use inspections • objectives Rigging of rescue devices • Manual handling techniques • ✓ Instructor skill demonstrations
BSTR-P In detail Taxonomy section simplified Easier to read • Less action verbs • From over 100 to 7 • Examples of expected behaviour • Indicators after learning objectives •
BSTR-P In detail New Section Guidance on virtual classroom • assessment & delivery
BSTR-P complexity reduced Learning objectives more specific • Action verbs highlighted in bold text • Taxonomy level & domain indicators • Learning objectives not repeated in lesson • elements Repeated elements removed • Elements merged where possible • More specific wording •
BSTR-P equipment list Instructor section • Participant section •
FAQ Is BSTR-P Permanent? For now it is an interim measure and will be reviewed later this year. • How will the remaining skills elements be addressed? This is currently being investigated. • Can elements of the training be delivered via other digital methods? Yes, though aimed at virtual classrooms, elements of BSTR-P can be • delivered using other digital methods. Is it possible to combine the delivery of module elements? Yes, if you cover all the elements of each module. • How do we get certified? As an existing training provider you can be certified for this module via • an online audit. Why do the participants need some equipment? To cover important safety skills. • Will the taxonomy section be updated in other training standards? Yes, during the normal review cycles. •
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Covid 19 and digital training – market expectations survey – STATUS: IN PROGRESS ▪ Total Responses – 38 - Africa (1) Europe (30) NAM (1) LATAM (3) Asia (3) ▪ Sample Group - 33,000+ records in WINDA 2019 (16%)
When you expect to re-open your training centre? 20 18 16 14 12 Africa Asia 10 Europe North America 8 South America 6 4 2 0 April May June
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