GWO Basic Safety Training 5 Module Package Course
Key Features
Of this GWO Module 5 Course:
- Equips delegates with core safety competencies required for onshore and offshore wind turbine operations
- Covers five integrated modules addressing first aid, manual handling, fire awareness, working at heights and sea survival
- Delivered to current Global Wind Organisation standards with practical exercises in realistic wind industry settings
- Prepares participants to respond effectively to common hazards encountered during turbine installation, maintenance and emergency evacuation
- Results in a recognised qualification that supports site access and continued professional development in the renewables sector
Course Date Availability
GWO Module 5 training at the following 2 centres. Prices from £975 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Brighton | 20th Jul 20263rd Aug 2026 |
| Liverpool | 20th Jul 202627th Jul 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
The GWO Basic Safety Training 5 Module Package provides the foundational safety skills required for anyone working on wind turbines in the UK and internationally. It combines five essential modules into one structured programme that reflects real operational demands on both onshore and offshore sites. Delegates learn to manage personal safety, assist colleagues and follow established procedures in high-risk environments where weather, height and isolation can quickly escalate an incident.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Wind turbine technicians
- Offshore wind farm crew
- Site supervisors and team leaders
- Installation and commissioning engineers
- Maintenance and service personnel
- Health and safety advisors entering wind environments
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Administer first aid for common wind turbine injuries including bleeding, fractures and hypothermia
- Apply correct manual handling techniques when moving heavy turbine components and tools
- Identify fire hazards and use appropriate extinguishing equipment in nacelle and tower spaces
- Perform safe ascent, descent and rescue procedures using approved fall arrest and evacuation systems
- Execute sea survival drills including life raft deployment, helicopter rescue and cold water immersion response
- Conduct risk assessments and follow emergency response plans specific to wind turbine environments
Course Agenda
Overview:
The programme runs over consecutive days with a blend of classroom theory, practical demonstrations and assessed exercises. Each module includes realistic scenarios set in turbine towers, nacelles, transition pieces and offshore environments.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- First Aid
- Manual Handling
- Fire Awareness
- Working at Heights
- Sea Survival
Private Courses On-site
GWO Basic Safety Training 5 Module Package training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive a GWO certificate for each module completed. The qualification is recorded on the WINDA database and remains valid for two years. Refresher training is required before expiry to maintain site access rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked GWO Basic Safety Training 5 Module Package questions:
The full package is delivered over five consecutive days, with each module allocated dedicated time for theory and practical assessment.
Delegates must be medically fit for the physical elements, particularly working at heights and sea survival. A valid medical or fitness statement is usually required by training providers.
The module covers fall protection systems, safe climbing techniques, rescue procedures from a turbine tower and evacuation methods using approved equipment.
Each module includes written tests and practical evaluations where delegates demonstrate competence in first aid response, equipment handling, fire control, height safety and sea survival drills.
Delegates receive individual module certificates plus a combined record uploaded to the WINDA database, confirming they have met GWO Basic Safety Training standards.
All five certificates remain valid for two years from the date of issue. Refresher training must be completed before expiry to retain site access.
Delegates need suitable work clothing, safety footwear and any personal medication. All specialist safety equipment such as harnesses and immersion suits is provided at the training centre.
The package delivers all five modules in one continuous programme, allowing delegates to complete the full basic safety requirement without booking separate courses over several weeks.
Many onshore technicians work on coastal or near-shore projects and travel by vessel, so the module provides essential skills for anyone who may work in a marine environment.
Yes, each module can be refreshed independently once the initial package is complete, provided the refresher is taken within the two-year validity period.
Delegates practise responses to injuries at height, equipment fires in confined spaces, man-overboard incidents and evacuation from a stranded nacelle during adverse weather.
Prices per person typically start at £975. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
This package meets the minimum safety training expectations set by wind farm owners and operators across the UK. It focuses on practical competence rather than theory alone, ensuring delegates can apply skills immediately upon returning to site.
Last updated: Jun 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group