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GWO Fire Awareness Training
The GWO Fire Awareness course is designed for both initial and refresher training, focusing on fire safety within the wind turbine environment. This half-day course provides delegates with theoretical and practical training on emergency response procedures, smoke detection, and the operation of basic handheld firefighting equipment. Delegates will learn to efficiently extinguish an initial fire, understand emergency escape procedures, and manage evacuation plans according to global wind industry standards..
- Initial or refresher course: 1/2 day (morning)
Course Objectives
- The delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of the development and spread of fire.
- The delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of the causes of fires in wind turbines and the dangers related to this.
- The delegates are able to identify any sign of a fire in a wind turbine environment.
- The delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of the contingency plans in a wind turbine environment including smoke detection and emergency escape procedures.
- The delegates are able to demonstrate correct actions on discovering a fire including correct operation and fire extinguishing by means of the firefighting equipment in a WTG.
- Assessment: Practical & Written
- Revalidation period: Certification valid for 2 years.
- Trainer to Candidate Ratio:
- Working at Height Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 6 Students to 1 instructor
- First Aid Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 6 Students to 1 instructor
- Manual Handling Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 12 Students to 1 instructor
- Fire Awareness: Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 6 Students to 1 instructor
- Sea Survival: Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 6 Students to 1 instructor
- Enhanced First Aid: Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 6 Students to 1 instructor
- Advanced Rescue Training: Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 4 Students to 1 instructor
The course cost will include:
- If successfully completed, the course approved on the WINDA system
- MCL Height Safety Training Manual PDF
- New candidates must register on the WINDA system before joining the course to generate a WINDA ID.
- Delegates are to sign a statement stating that they are medically fit to participate in the safety training and that they do not suffer from any medical illness or are under the influence of any narcotic substance or alcohol.
- The minimum age of candidates is 18 years. Candidates shall be physically fit and free from any disability or medical condition that may prevent them from working safely. They shall ensure that they have an adequate level of fitness, are physically able to perform the tasks expected in terms of strength, agility and coordination, and are able to withstand the stresses of the working environment, such as heat, cold and other inclement weather. Candidates must be able to understand, write and converse in English
The experience was great and it’s fantastic to have a course in London! Claudia was very knowledgeable and I will definitely recommend this to people who need training in the future