Other GWO Trainings
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GWO Enhanced First Aid – Basic
Training is a 3-day (21-hour) course designed for individuals working in wind turbine environments who require advanced first aid competence, often requested by clients for onshore and offshore operations.
The training equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to provide safe, effective, and immediate lifesaving care in remote locations, including the use of advanced emergency equipment and medical teleconsultation.
Participants learn how to deliver ongoing care to ill or injured persons while awaiting professional emergency services, with a strong focus on leadership and decision-making during emergency situations.
Practical training covers bleeding control, wound dressing, CPR with AED use, airway management, artificial ventilation, oxygen therapy, burns treatment, fracture management, and scenario-based rescue exercises, including acting as a rescue leader.
Training is delivered in accordance with the GWO Enhanced First Aid Standard issued by the Global Wind Safety Organisation.
Classes run from 08:00 to 16:00 with a maximum of 12 participants to ensure intensive practical learning. The course is valid for 24 months and includes ongoing assessment in line with GWO requirements. Participants must be at least 18 years old, wear working clothes suitable for staining, and hold a valid WINDA ID.
GWO Enhanced First Aid Refresher
Refresher Training is a 2-day (14-hour) course designed for professionals working in wind turbine environments who hold a valid GWO Enhanced First Aid certificate and need to renew their qualification.
The training refreshes and strengthens advanced first aid knowledge and practical skills required to provide safe and effective lifesaving care in remote onshore and offshore locations.
Participants revisit the use of advanced emergency equipment and medical teleconsultation, and practice delivering ongoing care to ill or injured persons while awaiting professional emergency services.
Practical training includes bleeding control, wound dressing, CPR with AED use, airway management, artificial ventilation, oxygen therapy, burns treatment, fracture management, and scenario-based rescue exercises, including acting as a rescue leader.
Training is delivered in accordance with the GWO Enhanced First Aid Refresher Standard issued by the Global Wind Safety Organisation.
Classes run from 08:00 to 16:00 with a maximum of 12 participants to ensure intensive practical learning. The course is valid for 24 months and includes ongoing assessment in line with GWO requirements. Participants must be at least 18 years old, wear working clothes suitable for staining, hold a valid GWO Enhanced First Aid certificate, and have a valid WINDA ID.
GWO Slinger Signaller
Training is a 2-day (14-hour) course designed for wind industry personnel involved in slinging techniques and signaling during straightforward lifting operations.
The training equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely and efficiently support lifting activities in accordance with a predefined lift plan and identified hazards.
Participants learn how to select and inspect lifting equipment, communicate effectively during lifting operations, correctly attach and secure loads, and understand the roles and responsibilities of slingers and signalers during crane operations.
Practical training focuses on real-life lifting scenarios to ensure safe cooperation with lifting teams on site. Training is delivered in accordance with the GWO Slinger Signaler Standard issued by the Global Wind Safety Organisation.
Classes run from 08:00 to 16:00 with a maximum of 12 participants to ensure effective practical learning. The course has no expiry and includes ongoing assessment and a theoretical test in line with GWO requirements. Participants must be at least 18 years old, wear working clothes and safety boots, and hold a valid WINDA ID.
GWO Sea Survival
This is a 1-day (6.5-hour) course designed for individuals working in or travelling to offshore wind farms.
The training equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to act safely and responsibly during offshore operations, including emergency situations at sea.
Through a combination of theory and hands-on exercises, participants learn how to take correct preventive actions when moving between shore, installation vessels, and wind turbine generators, both during normal operations and emergency scenarios.
Training is delivered in accordance with the GWO Basic Safety Training Standard issued by the Global Wind Safety Organisation. The course is conducted in cooperation with the Maritime Academy in Szczecin and takes place at the MUSTC Maritime Academy Training Center in Szczecin, Poland.
Classes run from 08:00 to 15:00, with a maximum of 12 participants to ensure effective practical training. The course is valid for 24 months and includes ongoing assessment in line with GWO requirements. Participants must be at least 18 years old, weigh less than 120 kg including training equipment, and hold a valid WINDA ID.
GWO Service Lift User (VR)
The GWO Service Lift User Module is a 4-hour training designed for personnel working on wind turbine generators where lifts are used for transporting personnel and equipment inside the WTG.
The course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to use service lifts safely and correctly, with a strong focus on responsibility, risk awareness, and correct decision-making.
Participants learn about different lift types and guiding systems used in wind turbines, how to perform pre-use inspections, respond to emergency situations, and identify when guidance from manuals or supervisors is required.
The training is conducted on-site at GWS Academy using VR goggles to simulate realistic working scenarios.
Training is delivered in accordance with the GWO Basic Safety Training Standard issued by the Global Wind Safety Organisation. The course is completed through ongoing assessment in line with GWO requirements, has no expiry, and is delivered to a maximum of 12 participants per group. Participants must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid WINDA ID.
GWO Crane and Hoist User
This is a 1.5-day (14-hour) course designed for wind industry personnel who are required to operate small, fixed cranes and hoists (below 8 ton-meters) during routine onshore or offshore work.
The training provides participants with the essential knowledge and safe working practices needed to use lifting equipment correctly in a wind turbine environment, in accordance with manufacturer instructions and relevant legislation.
Participants learn about their responsibilities as basic users, the key components and functionality of fixed cranes and hoists, and how to perform basic lifting operations while supporting their own safety and that of others.
The course focuses on awareness, correct use, and compliance, and is intended for operators rather than personnel responsible for maintenance, inspection, or certification of lifting equipment.
Training is delivered in accordance with the GWO Crane and Hoist Standard issued by the Global Wind Safety Organisation.
Classes run from 08:00 to 16:00 with a maximum of 12 participants to ensure effective practical learning. The course has no expiry and includes ongoing assessment in line with GWO requirements. Participants must be at least 18 years old, wear working clothes and safety boots, and hold a valid WINDA ID.
GWO High Voltage Cable Pulling
This is a 1-day (8-hour) course designed for individuals who hold a valid GWO BTT Mechanical certification and are involved in supporting HV cable pulling operations within the wind industry.
The training combines theory and practical exercises to prepare participants to safely and effectively support HV cable pulling activities, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and correct work practices.
Participants gain an understanding of fundamental HV cable pulling procedures, risk awareness, and their role in supporting safe and controlled operations.
The course aims to improve overall work quality while promoting safe behavior during HV cable handling and installation. Upon completion, participants are prepared to continue with company-specific HV cable pulling training.
Training is delivered in accordance with the relevant GWO standard issued by the Global Wind Safety Organisation.
Classes run from 08:00 to 16:00 with a maximum of 12 participants to ensure effective practical learning. The course has no expiry. Participants must be at least 18 years old, wear working clothes and safety boots, hold a valid GWO BTT Mechanical certificate, and have a valid WINDA ID.
