GWO Basic Safety Training (offshore)

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GWO Basic Safety Training is the essential certification for anyone working onshore or offshore in the wind energy sector, including technicians, engineers, and support staff who need to access wind turbines or related facilities. This training ensures all personnel are equipped with the fundamental safety skills required to work safely and effectively in challenging wind industry environments.

Certification

GWO Module First Aid
GWO Module Manual Handling
GWO Module Fire Awareness
GWO Module Working At Heights
GWO Module Sea Survival including Boat Transfer

Duration

5 days

Validity

2 years

Prerequistes

None

Prices & locations*

VAT (if applicable) is excluded. Lunch, coffee/tea, course materials, and the registration fee (€62.50) may be included depending on the training location. Payment is made in the currency of the training location. Prices shown in other currencies are indicative and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations.

More information about GWO Basic Safety Training (offshore)

The GWO Basic Safety Training (offshore) is an essential course for anyone preparing to work in the wind energy sector, both onshore and offshore. This internationally recognized training, developed by the Global Wind Organisation, provides the foundational safety knowledge and practical skills required for personnel working on wind turbines. Our course combines theoretical instruction with realistic, hands-on exercises to ensure participants are fully prepared for the challenges and hazards they may encounter in the field. More information about the GWO Basic Safety Training can be found on the Global Wind Organisation page.

The GWO Basic Safety Training consists of five core modules: Working at Heights, Manual Handling, First Aid, Fire Awareness, and Sea Survival. Each module begins with essential theory, followed by practical training that simulates real-life scenarios, such as climbing a 16-meter high offshore wind turbine during the Working at Heights module. This approach ensures that participants gain the confidence and competence needed to work safely in demanding environments. The training is mandatory for anyone starting work on a wind turbine, and each module can also be taken separately if required. For more details on individual modules, visit GWO First Aid, GWO Working at Heights, GWO Sea Survival, GWO Fire Awareness, and GWO Manual Handling.

Our training is designed to meet the highest industry standards, ensuring that all participants are equipped with the necessary skills to prevent accidents and respond effectively to emergencies. Completing the full GWO Basic Safety Training package is a requirement before starting work on a wind turbine, supporting a safe and compliant working environment in the wind industry.

If your current GWO Basic Safety Training certificate is still valid, you can follow the refresher course instead. See more details here: GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (e-learning).

For the Sea Survival module, participants are required to bring a set of dry clothes to change into after the water exercises

COURSE CONTENT

  • GWO Working at Heights
  • GWO First Aid
  • GWO Fire Awareness
  • GWO Manual Handling
  • GWO Sea Survival

FAQ

GWO stands for ‘Global Wind Organisation’. It is a non-profit organisation and has provided the Basic Safety Training standards for the wind industry since 2012.

To maintain the original certification date, a certificate or training record can be renewed up to two months prior to expiry. It is still possible to join a refresher course outside of the two months of expiry. In this case, the certificate must carry the new date of certification. A participant is only allowed to attend a refresher course in the specific training module prior to the date of expiry on the current certificate or training records. The validity period is automatically calculated in WINDA by entering the course completion date.

The course consists of 5 modules: GWO First Aid, GWO Working at Heights, GWO Sea Survival, GWO Fire Awareness and GWO Manual Handling. They can be taken separately or together.

Each separate module of the GWO Basic Safety Training consists of a theoretical and practical part.

The GWO Basic Safety Training course will allow the delegate to understand the dangers and risks in the wind industry and how to act in emergency situations. The delegate will also learn how to save themselves, provide First Aid and fight fires. After successfully  completing the course, the delegate receives a GWO sticker for in their PSL book and a certificate. Furthermore the course will be uploaded to WINDA.

The certificate is valid for 2 years. After that, the training must be repeated, so the delegate stays sharp and is made aware of new developments. When your certificate is almost expired and you want to refresh you can take the GWO Basic Safety Training refresher.

You will have to take the GWO Basic Safety Training course again. Unfortunately, it is impossible to attend refresher courses after your certificate is already expired. The GWO does not allow for dispensation, like the offshore courses.

WINDA is the name of the Global Wind Industry Training Records Database. It maintains data on the certification status of GWO Certified Training Providers as well as the status of delegates that have attended courses. The delegate is required to create an account for WINDA, as a sticker and registration are added in WINDA upon succesful completion of a course.

Click here to create an account in WINDA. Upon succesful registration, the user receives a WINDA ID. The WINDA ID is required for us to add the GWO course to the account of a delegate, including the Basic Training Course.

The employer also has the option of creating an account, allowing them to verify the training status of their (potential) employees.

For more information about the organisation account, click here.

For more information about the delegate account, click here.

Training takes place between 7:30 and 16:30 (7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.). Anyone participating is required to be present at the training centre at 7:30. When you arrive late you have to make up for lost time and will be charged for this. The client will be notified.

Lunch is provided by FMTC. You can choose from several freshly made sandwiches, soups, snacks and fruit. Tea and coffee are also available.

You will need your passport or ID, Personal Safety Logbook and/or shipping logbooks in order to have them updated. The required safety materials are provided by FMTC.

Note that you will be notified of all required materials in the confirmation e-mail when booking the course.

All our courses are taught in English. Only when there are only Dutch delegates present the course will be held in Dutch.

All the green dates on the calendar on the course page are available. This is a real-time display of the available dates.

We advise you to book your flight 2 hours after the end of the course, at a minimum.

GWO courses do not require an medical examination.

When a medical examination is required, this can be noted on the same booking form. If the course has already been booked, you can send an e-mail or call us to let us know.

After the booking, you will receive a confirmation. In the meantime, a request will be sent to the doctor. The doctor will plan the medical examination. On the following work day at the latest, you will receive the confirmation of your appointment with date, time and location.

When a hotel is required, this can be indicated on the same booking form as when you book the course. If the course has already been booked, you can send an e-mail to info@fmtcsafety.com or call +31 (0) 85 130 74 61 so we can help you further.

After successfully completing GWO Basic Safety Training (offshore), the participant will be awarded the following certificate(s): GWO Module First Aid, GWO Module Manual Handling, GWO Module Fire Awareness, GWO Module Working At Heights & GWO Module Sea Survival including Boat Transfer.

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