Renewables & Wind Energy

GWO Working at Height

GWO Working at Height

Course Overview

A GWO Working at Height course provides the skills and knowledge to work in a safe manner in the wind industry.

This training is designed to meet emergency response training requirements for personnel new to the industry.

The equipment used during the training course carries a weight limit of 136-140kg. For participants this maximum weight includes clothes and safety equipment, we therefore recommend a maximum bodyweight of 120kg. Our equipment also has a maximum waist size of 120cm
You must be registered on Winda prior to attending a GWO course.
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Prerequisites

Prerequisites Required!
In order to complete GWO Working at Height, delegates must hold:
    Delegates must be WINDA registered before arriving for the course.

Course Content

Delegates completing a GWO Working at Height training course will be able to;

- Correctly use personal fall protection equipment (PFPE)

- Perform safe working at height

- Perform safe and comprehensive basic rescue from height in a remote wind turbine environment in accordance with GWO Working at Height standards

More information

  • Certification: A GWO certificate will be issued upon successful completion.
  • Certificate validity (months): 24
  • Target audience: New entrants to the global wind industry
  • Revalidation: The course must be revalidated every 2 years.
  • Items to bring: Government Issued Photographic ID eg Driver Licence or Passport. Delegates must also bring their own safety boots.
  • Health prerequisites: Due to certain aspects of the course being potentially physically demanding and/or stressful, delegates will be required to confirm their medical fitness & physical ability to participate on this course by completing our centre medical self-screening form prior to course commencement.

The GWO Working at Heights Course available at 3t Training Services tailored to meet the unique challenges encountered by workers in the wind industry. At 3t, we are committed to delivering the best training for offshore workers, with a steadfast commitment to prioritising safety above all else.  

The GWO Working at Height Course is essential for all newcomers to the wind industry and registration with WINDA. This course integrates theoretical insights with practical training, ensuring delegates can confidently and safely apply their knowledge correctly. 

Throughout this course we teach about the hazards that come with working at heights, using different safety equipment correctly and specifically PFPE (Personal Fall Protection Equipment). This course will also cover the safe work practices that must be followed when working from height and emergency procedures will be demonstrated and then played out by those taking part.  

Whether you’re refreshing your knowledge or new to the field, 3t Training Services has you covered. Book today, choose your preferred date and get certified.  

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