Entry Requirements
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Participants must be physically fit to complete all practical elements.
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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.
Course Content
Fire Awareness (FAW)
Teaches participants to work safely in and around wind turbines. Topics include fire hazards, prevention, emergency response, and safe use of fire extinguishers during practical exercises.
First Aid (FA)
Provides knowledge and skills to deliver first aid within the wind industry. Topics include assessing situations, treating injuries, managing burns, hypothermia, and shock, and caring for casualties until professional help arrives.
Manual Handling (MH)
Focuses on safe lifting and moving of loads in wind turbine environments. Emphasis is placed on posture, ergonomics, and teamwork to reduce physical strain and prevent injuries.
Sea Survival (SS)
Prepares participants for offshore transport and emergency situations at sea. Includes realistic pool exercises simulating vessel-to-platform transfers, use of survival equipment, and response to man-overboard scenarios.
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive individual internationally recognized GWO certificates for:
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Fire Awareness (FAW)
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First Aid (FA)
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Manual Handling (MH)
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Sea Survival (SS)
All certificates are registered in the WINDA system.
Validity
Certificates are valid for 2 years.
After this period, a refresher course must be completed to renew validity.
Practical Information
Duration: 3 consecutive days
Class hours: 08:30 – 17:00
Participants: Minimum 4, maximum 12
Accreditation: Approved by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) – www.globalwindsafety.org
WINDA Registration
All participants must register in WINDA before attending the course. Registration is mandatory for anyone working in the wind energy sector.
After registration, a WINDA ID will be issued and must be provided at booking.
Upon certification, DRTC links the obtained certificates to the participant’s personal WINDA account.
https://winda.globalwindsafety.org