This GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) course is designed to help delegates refresh their knowledge and skills across all five elements of basic safety training for the wind turbine industry (WTG environment), in line with the GWO's standards.
The course covers:
- Tuesday AM: First Aid
- Tuesday PM: Fire Awareness
- Wednesday: Manual Handling and Working at Height
- Thursday: Sea Survival Refresher
This course aims to support delegates in renewing their GWO basic safety training by reviewing key safety principles and practical techniques used in the wind turbine industry.
Course outline:
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Tuesday AM - Working at Height and Rescue
On successful completion, the session aims to help delegates to:
- Describe relevant legislation for WAH
- Explain equipment selection and inspection
- Describe safe systems of work, permits and emergency procedures
- Undertake self-rescue and evacuation
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Wednesday AM - Manual Handling
On successful completion, the session aims to help delegates to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance of carrying out work duties in a safe and sound manner in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic location
- Identify aspects of their job tasks that could increase a worker’s risk of developing muscular/skeletal injuries
- Demonstrate understanding of safe practices for manual handling including the correct handling of equipment
- Identify signs and symptoms of injuries related to poor manual handling techniques and have knowledge of reporting methods
- Demonstrate a problem-solving approach to manual handling in a wind turbine environment
- Demonstrate manual handling risk reduction techniques
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Wednesday PM - GWO Fire Awareness
On successful completion, the session aims to help delegates to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the development and spread of fire
- Demonstrate knowledge of the causes of fires in wind turbines and the dangers related to this
- Identify any sign of a fire in a wind turbine environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of the contingency plans in a wind turbine environment including smoke detection and emergency escape procedures
- Demonstrate correct actions on discovering a fire including correct operation and fire extinguishing by means of the fire-fighting equipment in a WTG
__________________________________________________________________________
Thursday - GWO Sea Survival, Vessel Transit and Transfer
- Refresh of course and assessment procedures
- Organisation for safety
- Review of responsibilities during offshore operations in the offshore wind industry
- Working safely offshore
- Law and enforcement
- Industry overview and facility overview
- Offshore operations and emergencies
- Environment and offshore hazards
- Transit to and from a tower
- Facility emergencies
- Practical tower transfer
- First aid
- Vessel abandonment
- Sea survival theory and practical
__________________________________________________________________________
Friday - GWO First Aid
On successful completion, the session aims to help delegates to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance to carry out First Aid in a safe and sound manner in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic location and according to ERC and AHA guidelines
- Identify and explain normal function, normal signs, functions and symptoms of serious and minor injuries and illness related to the human body
- Demonstrate understanding and correct order of management in an emergency situation in a WTG environment
- Demonstrate correct use of lifesaving first aid using the primary survey A-B-C
- Demonstrate correct use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED)
- Demonstrate correct use of ordinary First Aid, the secondary survey
- Demonstrate correct use of first aid equipment in a first aid scenario
________________________________________________________________________
This course is aimed at delegates working in the wind energy industry who hold existing GWO certificates and need to refresh their qualification.
Delegates must:
- Hold valid GWO-approved training certificates, or recognised equivalents, for each standard being refreshed and bring them to the course.
- Understand that GWO certificates can be renewed up to 2 months before they expire, keeping the original expiry date. If renewed earlier than this window, the new certificate will be valid for 24 months from the course completion date.
- Register for free on the GWO WINDA database before attending and bring your WINDA ID.
Course requirements and guidance:
- Some parts of this course are physically demanding, including a requirement to climb a 16m vertical ladder.
- Employers should ensure delegates are medically fit to attend the training.
- Delegates will need to complete a medical declaration on arrival.
- The dress code for classroom sessions is usually smart/casual. Protective equipment will be provided for practical elements, including safety wellies.
Delegates who successfully complete the GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) course receive a certificate issued by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO), valid for 2 years.
GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) Package Course FAQs
About The GWO
Q1. What is the GWO?
The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) is a non-profit group that sets safety and technical training standards for the wind industry. It aims to improve offshore and onshore worker safety and create consistent, industry-wide training.
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About the Course
Q2. What does the refresher package course cover?
This course is aimed at helping delegates refresh all 5 elements of GWO Basic Safety Training, First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling, Working at Height and Sea Survival. It combines theory and practical exercises in a combined training package.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q3. How long does the course take to complete?
The course runs over 4 days, with each day covering a specific training element.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Who Should Attend
Q4. Who is this course suitable for?
This course is aimed at delegates working in the wind industry who already hold GWO certificates and need to refresh them. It is designed for technicians, engineers, riggers, site operatives, supervisors and anyone involved in offshore or WTG operations.
Other Offshore Safety courses you may be interested in:
- GWO Working at Height & Manual Handling Combined - Practical skills for working at height safely and correct manual handling.
- GWO Basic Safety Training Sea Survival - Essential offshore sea survival course combining both theoretical and practical exercises.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q5. Are there any entry requirements?
Delegates must bring valid, in-date GWO certificates (or recognised equivalents) for each standard being refreshed and be registered on the GWO WINDA database via the Global Wind Safety website before attending. Delegates should be at least 16, in good health, and physically fit to take part in practical activities, with a good understanding of written and spoken English. All delegates will be expected to climb a 16m vertical ladder and complete a medical declaration upon arrival.
_________________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q6. What should I bring on the day?
Delegates must bring the following:
- Current GWO certificates (or recognised equivalents)
- WINDA ID
- Swimwear and towel
- Personal wash kit
- Sturdy footwear/safety shoes
- Warm clothing
- Waterproof clothing
- Suitable gloves for ladder climbing
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q7. Is there parking available at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details, including What3Words navigation, in your joining instructions once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can find parking availability and other venue details on our Training Centres information page.
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Q8. How do I register?
Visit the Global Wind Safety Website, click "Register", followed by "Course Participant Registration" and complete the required fields.
______________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q9. How is the course assessed?
Assessment is based on participation in practical exercises and theory discussions.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q10. What certification will I receive?
Successful delegates who complete both the theory and practical assessment will be awarded a GWO certificate, valid for two years.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q11. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
This GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) course is designed to help delegates refresh their knowledge and skills across all five elements of basic safety training for the wind turbine industry (WTG environment), in line with the GWO's standards.
The course covers:
- Tuesday AM: First Aid
- Tuesday PM: Fire Awareness
- Wednesday: Manual Handling and Working at Height
- Thursday: Sea Survival Refresher
This course aims to support delegates in renewing their GWO basic safety training by reviewing key safety principles and practical techniques used in the wind turbine industry.
Course outline:
__________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday AM - Working at Height and Rescue
On successful completion, the session aims to help delegates to:
- Describe relevant legislation for WAH
- Explain equipment selection and inspection
- Describe safe systems of work, permits and emergency procedures
- Undertake self-rescue and evacuation
__________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday AM - Manual Handling
On successful completion, the session aims to help delegates to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance of carrying out work duties in a safe and sound manner in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic location
- Identify aspects of their job tasks that could increase a worker’s risk of developing muscular/skeletal injuries
- Demonstrate understanding of safe practices for manual handling including the correct handling of equipment
- Identify signs and symptoms of injuries related to poor manual handling techniques and have knowledge of reporting methods
- Demonstrate a problem-solving approach to manual handling in a wind turbine environment
- Demonstrate manual handling risk reduction techniques
__________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday PM - GWO Fire Awareness
On successful completion, the session aims to help delegates to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the development and spread of fire
- Demonstrate knowledge of the causes of fires in wind turbines and the dangers related to this
- Identify any sign of a fire in a wind turbine environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of the contingency plans in a wind turbine environment including smoke detection and emergency escape procedures
- Demonstrate correct actions on discovering a fire including correct operation and fire extinguishing by means of the fire-fighting equipment in a WTG
__________________________________________________________________________
Thursday - GWO Sea Survival, Vessel Transit and Transfer
- Refresh of course and assessment procedures
- Organisation for safety
- Review of responsibilities during offshore operations in the offshore wind industry
- Working safely offshore
- Law and enforcement
- Industry overview and facility overview
- Offshore operations and emergencies
- Environment and offshore hazards
- Transit to and from a tower
- Facility emergencies
- Practical tower transfer
- First aid
- Vessel abandonment
- Sea survival theory and practical
__________________________________________________________________________
Friday - GWO First Aid
On successful completion, the session aims to help delegates to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance to carry out First Aid in a safe and sound manner in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic location and according to ERC and AHA guidelines
- Identify and explain normal function, normal signs, functions and symptoms of serious and minor injuries and illness related to the human body
- Demonstrate understanding and correct order of management in an emergency situation in a WTG environment
- Demonstrate correct use of lifesaving first aid using the primary survey A-B-C
- Demonstrate correct use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED)
- Demonstrate correct use of ordinary First Aid, the secondary survey
- Demonstrate correct use of first aid equipment in a first aid scenario
________________________________________________________________________
GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) Package Course FAQs
About The GWO
Q1. What is the GWO?
The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) is a non-profit group that sets safety and technical training standards for the wind industry. It aims to improve offshore and onshore worker safety and create consistent, industry-wide training.
_________________________________________________________________________________
About the Course
Q2. What does the refresher package course cover?
This course is aimed at helping delegates refresh all 5 elements of GWO Basic Safety Training, First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling, Working at Height and Sea Survival. It combines theory and practical exercises in a combined training package.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q3. How long does the course take to complete?
The course runs over 4 days, with each day covering a specific training element.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Who Should Attend
Q4. Who is this course suitable for?
This course is aimed at delegates working in the wind industry who already hold GWO certificates and need to refresh them. It is designed for technicians, engineers, riggers, site operatives, supervisors and anyone involved in offshore or WTG operations.
Other Offshore Safety courses you may be interested in:
- GWO Working at Height & Manual Handling Combined - Practical skills for working at height safely and correct manual handling.
- GWO Basic Safety Training Sea Survival - Essential offshore sea survival course combining both theoretical and practical exercises.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q5. Are there any entry requirements?
Delegates must bring valid, in-date GWO certificates (or recognised equivalents) for each standard being refreshed and be registered on the GWO WINDA database via the Global Wind Safety website before attending. Delegates should be at least 16, in good health, and physically fit to take part in practical activities, with a good understanding of written and spoken English. All delegates will be expected to climb a 16m vertical ladder and complete a medical declaration upon arrival.
_________________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q6. What should I bring on the day?
Delegates must bring the following:
- Current GWO certificates (or recognised equivalents)
- WINDA ID
- Swimwear and towel
- Personal wash kit
- Sturdy footwear/safety shoes
- Warm clothing
- Waterproof clothing
- Suitable gloves for ladder climbing
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q7. Is there parking available at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details, including What3Words navigation, in your joining instructions once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can find parking availability and other venue details on our Training Centres information page.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q8. How do I register?
Visit the Global Wind Safety Website, click "Register", followed by "Course Participant Registration" and complete the required fields.
______________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q9. How is the course assessed?
Assessment is based on participation in practical exercises and theory discussions.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q10. What certification will I receive?
Successful delegates who complete both the theory and practical assessment will be awarded a GWO certificate, valid for two years.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q11. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
This course is aimed at delegates working in the wind energy industry who hold existing GWO certificates and need to refresh their qualification.
Delegates must:
- Hold valid GWO-approved training certificates, or recognised equivalents, for each standard being refreshed and bring them to the course.
- Understand that GWO certificates can be renewed up to 2 months before they expire, keeping the original expiry date. If renewed earlier than this window, the new certificate will be valid for 24 months from the course completion date.
- Register for free on the GWO WINDA database before attending and bring your WINDA ID.
Course requirements and guidance:
- Some parts of this course are physically demanding, including a requirement to climb a 16m vertical ladder.
- Employers should ensure delegates are medically fit to attend the training.
- Delegates will need to complete a medical declaration on arrival.
- The dress code for classroom sessions is usually smart/casual. Protective equipment will be provided for practical elements, including safety wellies.
Delegates who successfully complete the GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) course receive a certificate issued by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO), valid for 2 years.
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