Wind Industry Transport Professional Advanced Certification is a specialized training course administered by Evergreen Safety Council. It will eventually be a requirement for any person working in the wind transport industry to hold this certification.
Transport drivers, P/EVOs (Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operators), steermen/steerwomen, and any other professionals who work alongside wind industry transport teams.
1. Complete the self-directed online course and prep exam
2. Attend a full-day instructor-led session
3. Pass the open-book knowledge exam with a 90% or better
WITPAC uses blended learning, meaning half is a self-directed online course, and the other half is a traditional instructor-led class.
The online course has five modules:
• Teamwork and communication
• Route surveys
• Pre- and post-trip meetings
• Lead and high pole P/EVO duties
• Rear P/EVO and steerman duties
The online course will be followed by a prep exam that will help you get ready for the written knowledge test that’s administered in the instructor-led class.
The second portion of WITPAC is the instructor-led class. It provides you with time to review the information you learned online in a group setting, discuss it with an expert instructor, and talk through scenarios drawn from real-life situations. At the end of the course, you will take an open-book exam. If you pass with a 90% or better, you’ll be eligible to receive your certification.
The time needed to complete the online course will vary from person to person, but you will want to budget several hours for it. We recommend starting the online course no less than a week before your instructor-led class day. The instructor-led course is 8 hours long, including exam time.
Students can register for the course through either Evergreen Safety Council (fully online classes only) or through an Evergreen Safety Council authorized training provider.
The self-directed online portion of the course will be accessible through Evergreen Safety Council’s website.
The 8-hour instructor-led course will be held either through video conferencing software (if you register for a fully online course) or in person in certain locations.
The price of the course to be determined. This page will be updated with pricing when the course opens for registration.