Gain essential skills needed for the wind turbine industry with our 3.5-day GWO-approved Basic Safety Training. This comprehensive course ensures you’re ready to work safely and confidently in this growing sector.
- Valid for 2 years
- Includes Working at Height with Manual Handling, First Aid and Fire Awareness
- Offered at a discounted rate for a complete package
- Practical training on purpose-built facilities
- Tailored for onshore wind turbine professionals
- Mandatory registration with the WINDA database required—bring your WINDA number to attend
About this course
On this 3.5 day course, delegates learn and develop practical skills that enable them to work safely on onshore wind turbines.
Topics covered on this course include:
Working at Height with Manual Handling – learn how to work safely at heights and perform rescue from height in a remote wind turbine environment. Delegates will also learn to safely lift under 15kg individually and under 30kg in a team, to encourage positive Manual Handling and ergonomic behaviour in a wind turbine industry/environment.
First Aid – gain the skills and knowledge required to administer safe and effective First Aid in the wind turbine industry / WTG environment. Learning how to deal with choking, shock, seizures, bleeding and how to handle a casualty, both individually and as part of a team.
Fire Awareness – learn basic firefighting knowledge and skills to prevent fires, conduct initial and appropriate judgement when evaluating a fire, manage evacuation of personnel, and know how to extinguish an initial fire with basic hand held firefighting equipment.
To view the full course timetable click here.
This course is taught by trained, experienced instructors who have all completed regulated assessor awards.
All of our instructors have the skills and first-hand experience to bring our lessons to life.
1 trainer to 12 candidates
- Theory training
1 trainer to 6 candidates
- Practical training
Certification/Accreditation
On successful completion of the course, candidates will be accredited for:
We then upload this to the WINDA portal: Global Wind Industry Training Records Database - and delegates can access this using their WINDA registration number.
2 years. We also offer GWO Refresher Courses if you require re-certification.
Certificates are not issued, but on successful completion of the course, candidates will be accredited and details are uploaded to the WINDA portal: Global Wind Industry Training Records Database.
Delegates can access this using their WINDA registration number.
Payments
If you book this course online, you can pay by debit or credit card.
If you wish to pay via an invoice, please enquire about the course and our team will contact you to complete the booking.
Course materials, refreshments and a light lunch are provided.
After booking
Joining instructions are sent by email – which are usually received on the same day but always within 48 hours of booking.
Courses start at 8.30 am, finish at about 4.30 pm on days one and two, and finish at about 12.30 pm on day three.
Yes - subject to our terms and conditions.
Yes, free parking is available at all our UK training centres for course candidates.
Entry requirements
Delegates must be physically fit for courses involving practical exercises and PPE. Key health conditions to consider include heart disease, respiratory issues (e.g., asthma), high blood pressure, epilepsy, vertigo, impaired limb function, uncorrected vision problems, and any substance dependencies.
If unsure, employers should arrange a medical assessment. We reserve the right to refuse training to those deemed medically unfit.
Delegates using manriding or fall arrest equipment must not exceed a weight limit of 127kg (20 stone). Customers may use their own equipment if the assessor confirms it is fit for purpose, properly calibrated, and compatible with course equipment.
Delegates must provide photographic ID, such as a passport or driving licence, before completing any course. The legal name on the ID will appear on the certificate.
In addition, all candidates are required to bring the following for practical exercises:
- Hard hat
- Workwear
- Safety footwear
- Gloves
Yes. Before the start of the course, candidates must register for WINDA: Global Wind Industry Training Records Database - and bring along their registration number. Registering with WINDA is quick, easy and free of charge.
Yes. Due to the nature of the course and the emphasis placed on communication, there is only a provision for the assessments to be undertaken in English. Therefore English proficiency is required.