Entry requirements
- Participants must be physically fit to complete all practical activities.
- Maximum body weight: 120 kilograms due to the use of personal protective equipment.
- Participants must not suffer from vertigo.
- Any medication use must be reported at the time of booking; if restrictive, the booking will be cancelled free of charge.
Course content
GWO Working at Heights (WAH)
Focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to work safely at height in the wind energy industry. Participants learn to use personal fall protection, perform basic rescues, and apply safe work procedures in turbine environments.
GWO Manual Handling (MH)
Teaches participants how to lift and move loads safely, applying correct ergonomic principles and teamwork to prevent physical strain and injury.
GWO Fire Awareness (FAW)
Covers fire prevention, response, and evacuation procedures in and around wind turbines. Participants practice using portable extinguishers, supporting colleagues during emergencies, and following correct safety protocols.
GWO Sea Survival (SS)
Prepares participants for safe actions during offshore transfers and emergencies at sea. The training includes safe vessel-to-platform transfers, correct use of life-saving equipment, man-overboard response, and water survival exercises.
Certification
Upon successful completion and assessment, participants receive separate internationally recognized GWO certificates for:
- Working at Heights (WAH)
- Manual Handling (MH)
- Fire Awareness (FAW)
- Sea Survival (SS)
All certificates are registered in the WINDA database.
Validity
Certificates are valid for 2 years. After this period, a refresher course for each module is required to maintain validity.
Practical information
Duration: 3.5 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 prior to attending the GWO Combi Training. Registration is mandatory for anyone working in the wind energy industry.
After registration, a WINDA ID will be issued and must be provided upon booking.
Upon certification, DRTC will link the obtained certificates to the participant’s personal WINDA account.
https://winda.globalwindsafety.org