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GWO Working at Heights
The GWO Working at Heights course is offered as both an initial training and a refresher option, tailored for the wind industry. This course includes theoretical and practical training, equipping delegates with the skills to work safely at heights in remote wind turbine environments. Participants will learn to use basic personal protective equipment (PPE) such as harnesses, fall arrest systems, and work positioning lanyards correctly and efficiently.
- Initial course: 2 days
- Refresher course: 1 day
Course Objectives
The delegates can demonstrate:- knowledge of hazards and risks associated with working at heights, specific to WTG (Wind Turbine Generator).
- understanding of current national legislation regarding working at heights.
- correct identification of PPE, including identification of European/Global standard markings e.g. harness, hard hat, lanyards, etc.
- knowledge and skills to correctly inspect, service, store and don the relevant PPE, e.g. harnesses, lanyards, fall arresters and work positioning equipment.
- correct use of the relevant PPE, e.g.harness lanyards, fall arresters and work positioning equipment. This includes correct identification of anchor points and correct ladder conduct.
- correct use of evacuation devices.
- how to approach rescue situations in WTGs and use rescue equipment efficiently.
- 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 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
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