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GWO Basic Safety Training Package

We offer the GWO Basic Safety Training package, covering all 5 modules in one comprehensive offshore training package, available as an initial training or refresher course. This suite provides essential GWO basic safety training, including Working at Heights, Manual Handling, Sea Survival, Fire Awareness, and First Aid, ensuring candidates are fully prepared for the wind industry’s working environment.
GWO BST Modules
- 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
5 Modules Initial Package (5 days)
- Working at Heights & Manual Handling – 2 days
- Sea Survival – 1 day
- Fire Awareness – 0.5 days
- First Aid – 1.5 days
5 Modules Refresher Package (3.5 days)
- Working at Heights & Manual Handling – 1 day
- Sea Survival – 1 day
- Fire Awareness – 1/2 day
- First Aid – 1 day
The course cost will include:
- If successfully completed, the course approved on the WINDA system
- MCL Height Safety Training Manual
- 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 co-ordination, 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
Why book with us?
- Over 60 years of combined trainer experience
- Globally recognised IRATA and GWO training courses
- 93% Pass Rate
- Multiple state of the art training locations Wide range of in-house courses developed according to BS8454 provided under one roof
- Directly employed qualified trainers
- On-site design, fabrication and inspection service
- Equipment supply
- Pay for your training in 3 instalments when booking online
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