Courses and training

Structural blade course

Gain the knowledge to optimise blade O&M and reduce failure risks

Would you like to improve your understanding of wind turbine blades, make better operational decisions and reduce the risk of structural failures? Our Structural Blade Course gives you a solid foundation in state-of-the-art structural blade knowledge.

Course outcomes

After completing the course, you will be able to:

  • Understand wind turbine blades from a structural perspective
  • Apprehend loads on blades under different field operation conditions
  • Classify structural blade damages and understand the risk of each type
  • Gain a basic understanding of blade design and testing philosophy
  • Learn inspection methods and how to use resulting data effectively

Who should attend

  • O&M engineers and managers
  • Asset owners and operators
  • Technicians involved in inspections and maintenance
  • Anyone seeking to improve decision-making and blade reliability

Course modules (high-level overview)

  • Structural overview of wind turbine blades – Blade design, regions, structural components, and materials
  • Structural failure modes – Common failure types such as peeling, buckling, twisting, interlaminar failures, and more
  • Damage analysis – Statistics, case studies, and possible solutions
  • Certification and testing – Field, full-scale, sub-component testing, and non-destructive testing (NDT)
  • Leading edge erosion (LEE) – Damage categorisation, driving factors, and protection solutions
  • Lightning protection systems (LPS) – Design, certification, and protection zones
  • Operation & maintenance (O&M) – Inspection strategies, risk-based maintenance, end-of-warranty considerations

Delivery options

  • Webinar (online)
  • In-house training at your site
  • On-site training at Bladena

Download the full course overview here.

Flexible, Customer-Specific Courses

We understand the importance of flexibility when working with customers globally. That’s why we also offer organization-specific, customized courses. Modules can be adapted to your exact needs, and courses can be scheduled at your preferred time and location/platform.

Bladena Structural Blade Course is strongly recommended both for people who want a comprehensive introduction to how blades are made and which are the risks associated, and for experienced technicians who desire to improve their expertise and deepen many topics regarding blades structure and failure modes. Good job Bladena team!

Andrea Cervetto, Head of Technical Advisory, Italy at Vector Renewables

In the last Bladena course we found a lot of material to improve our knowledge and perform professional inspection service of WTG blades based on technical knowledge.

Mario Štambuk, Founder & Procurator at AIRSPECT Ltd

Find out more about our courses

Interested in advancing your expertise in wind turbine blade management? Whether you want to attend our Structural Blade Course or explore future training opportunities, we’re here to help. We can also arrange a customized course.