GWO Sea Survival
Course Overview
This training is designed to ensure delegates understand survival procedures when working in and on wind turbines, with particular emphasis on travelling to and from offshore installations, and safely transferring between vessels and installations.
The course provides delegates with the basic skills and knowledge to act in a preventative way from when they stand on the quay by departure until they have returned safely. This includes using possible aids, rescue equipment and methods.
You must be registered on Winda prior to attending a GWO course.
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Prerequisites
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Delegates must be WINDA registered before arriving for the course.
Course Content
Delegates completing a GWO Sea Survival training course will be able to;- Work on offshore wind installations
- Demonstrate sea survival techniques and safe transfer between vessels and installations
- Use possible aids rescue equipment and methods
More information
- Certification: A GWO certificate will be issued upon successful completion
- Certificate validity (months): 24
- Target audience: Personnel in the wind industry.
- Revalidation: The course must be revalidated every 2 years.
- Items to bring: Government Issued Photographic ID eg Driver Licence or Passport, swimwear and a towel. Delegates must also bring shoes suitable for wearing in water, and a change of clothes.
- 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 Sea Survival course at 3t Training Services is a comprehensive programme designed to prepare personnel who work in the wind sector for sea survival. GWO Sea Survival course provides a thorough training in the techniques and procedures necessary for survival in the event of an offshore emergency.
GWO Sea Survival components:
- Lean how to use the correct PPE and survival suits safely
- Learn how to identify muster points, emergency signals and the distinct roles that happen during an emergency
- Lessons in lifeboats and life rafts
- Training in helicopter safety and emergency simulations
This course only takes 1 day to complete and can be completed in either Aberdeen or Newcastle. Once completed you will achieve a GWO certificate, and you will be certified for 2 years.
At 3t Training Services, we are committed to delivering top-notch training programs that prioritise your safety and professional development. Our training facilities are top of the line and our instructors have been expertly trained to give you the best experience.
Enrol in the GWO Sea Survival course now. Make sure you can keep others and yourself safe offshore with 3t Training Services.
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