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GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) Offshore Package
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In a high-risk profession, safety is paramount. That’s why it’s essential to renew your GWO Certifications every two years from your start date to ensure you are always prepared for the challenges this industry brings.
Our Refresher Courses are designed for those who already hold a current GWO Basic Certification. Over three intensive days, you will review and reinforce module content and repeat all key practices. This will ensure that your skills are always at their best and that you are up to date with the latest best practices in safety and risk prevention.
We understand that everyone has unique needs, so we offer the flexibility to train you through the modules separately if you prefer.
This means you don’t have to complete the whole course again if you only need to refresh certain areas of your training.
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Target Audience
GWO BSTR Offshore Refresher training package is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills from BST through theoretical and practical training. This BST-R training shall enable participants to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge and skills of first aid, working at heights, manual handling, fire awareness, sea survival and in case of an emergency, to be able to evacuate, rescue and provide appropriate first aid to casualties. This module should be read alongside GWO’s Requirements for Training. The GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher Standard is divided into the following five modules:
Prerequisites
In order to complete GWO BSTR Offshore Refresher (BSTR) package, delegates must hold:
- A valid and in-date GWO First Aid certificate
- A valid and in-date GWO Manual Handling certificate
- A valid and in-date GWO Fire Awareness certificate
- A valid and in-date GWO Working at Height certificate
- A valid and in-date GWO Sea Survival certificate
Objective
This course package is the best way to refresh existing skills and continue a career in the wind industry.
Course Content
Delegates completing a GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) Offshore Package will be able to;
- Identify possible fire hazards within the wind industry and understand how to control and mitigate these hazards
- Administer safe and effective first aid in a wind turbine industry in accordance with GWO
- Correctly performing manual handling activities in the wind industry wind turbine environment
- Demonstrate sea survival techniques and safe transfer between vessels and installations
- Perform safe and comprehensive basic rescue from height in a remote turbine environment while meeting emergency response requirements for personnel new to the global wind industry
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 Basic Safety Training certificate, valid for two years and recognized globally in the wind energy sector.