GWO Training

GWO Sea Survival

Duration

3 days (onshore)
4 days (offshore)

Timetable

08:00h to 15:00h

Date

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Place

Stier Training Centre

INFO ABOUT COURSE

GWO Sea Survival

The Global Wind Organization (GWO) BST (Basic Safety Training) course is essential training for workers in the wind industry, both onshore and offshore. It is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in safety and critical skills for working on wind farms. The key aspects of GWO’s BST training for both onshore and offshore workers are described here.

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Target Audience

GWO Sea Survival provides the skills and knowledge to travel safely to and from offshore wind installations.

This training is designed to ensure delegates understand survival procedures when working in and on wind turbines, with particular emphasis on travelling to and from offshore installations, and safely transferring between vessels and installations.

The course provides delegates with the basic skills and knowledge to act in a preventative way from when they stand on the quay by departure until they have returned safely. This includes using possible aids, rescue equipment and methods.

Prerequisites

In order to complete GWO Sea Survival course, delegates must be WINDA registered before arriving for the course.

Objective

The GWO Sea Survival course is a comprehensive programme designed to prepare personnel who work in the wind sector for sea survival. GWO Sea Survival course provides a thorough training in the techniques and procedures necessary for survival in the event of an offshore emergency.

Course Content

Delegates completing a GWO Sea Survival training course will be able to;

  • Work on offshore wind installations
  • Demonstrate sea survival techniques and safe transfer between vessels and installations
  • Use possible aids rescue equipment and methods
Exam

The course is a mix of both practical and theoretical sessions during which delegates will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the course contents.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a GWO Sea Survival certificate, valid for two years and recognized globally in the wind energy sector.

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