Entry Requirements
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Participants must be physically fit to complete all practical components.
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The maximum body weight allowed is 120 kilograms due to the use of personal protective equipment.
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Any use of medication must be reported in advance; if it limits participation, the booking will be cancelled free of charge.
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Participants must hold a valid Winda ID (required for GWO registration).
Course Content
The GWO – Basic Safety Training Onshore consists of four modules:
First Aid (1 day)
Covers basic first aid principles. Topics include assisting unconscious persons, handling breathing difficulties, and treating injuries.
Working at Heights (2 days, including Manual Handling)
Covers safe working at height, proper use of harnesses and fall protection systems, and performing rescues. Focus is also given to ergonomics and physical strain prevention.
Fire Awareness (0.5 day)
Participants learn to identify and prevent fire hazards and safely extinguish small fires using the appropriate fire extinguishers.
Manual Handling (0.5 day)
Focuses on safe lifting, carrying, and moving loads with proper posture, technique, and ergonomic awareness.
Certification
After successful completion, participants receive an internationally recognized GWO certificate. All certificates are registered in the Winda system.
Validity
The certificate is valid for two years.
After this period, a refresher course must be taken.
Course Duration
4 consecutive days when attending all modules
Class Hours
08:30 – 17:00
Number of Participants
Minimum 4, maximum 12
Winda Registration
All participants must register in Winda, the international registration system of the Global Wind Organisation, prior to the course. After registration, participants receive a Winda ID, which must be provided upon booking. Upon certification, DRTC links the obtained certificates to the participant’s personal Winda account.
Registration: https://winda.globalwindsafety.org/