Entry requirements
- Participants must be physically fit to complete all practical exercises.
- 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)
This module covers safe working at height in wind turbine environments. Participants learn to use fall protection equipment correctly, follow emergency procedures, and perform basic rescue operations while maintaining awareness of risks.
GWO Manual Handling (MH)
This module focuses on the safe lifting and moving of loads. Emphasis is placed on ergonomics, injury prevention, and teamwork during physically demanding tasks.
GWO Fire Awareness (FAW)
This module teaches participants how to identify and prevent fire hazards and how to act correctly in case of a fire. Participants practice the use of portable extinguishers and evacuation procedures.
GWO First Aid (FA)
This module provides the skills and knowledge to perform effective first aid in wind turbine environments. It includes recognizing emergencies, performing life-saving actions, and treating injuries, burns, hypothermia, and shock.
Certification
Upon successful completion and assessment, participants receive separate internationally recognized GWO certificates for:
- Working at Heights (WAH)
- Manual Handling (MH)
- Fire Awareness (FAW)
- First Aid (FA)
All certificates are registered in the WINDA database.
Validity
Certificates are valid for 2 years.
After this period, a new refresher course must be completed to maintain 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 prior to attending the GWO Refresher 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