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GWO Basic Safety Training (BST)

A 5 day Global Wind Organisation approved safety training course for any new entrant planning to work in a wind turbine environment. This course provides the essential skills and knowledge required to safely carry out work, caring for yourself and others, and is aimed at those with a minimum Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering. All attendees who meet the entry requirements will have a guaranteed interview for upcoming roles with an Employer. 

Next Scheduled Date: 24 Jun 2024

  • Location: Newcastle
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Funding:
    Contract Funded
  • Course Fee: 5 Days IRTC (£133.50)
  • Course Fee
    from October 2024:
    5 Days IRTC (£133.50)
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Why take this course?

This is an essential safety qualification required by anyone seeking to work in an operational role within the wind sector. It provides the required GWO Certification, which is valid for 2 years, after which you will be able to complete refresher training.

If you are keen to work within the renewable sector, carrying out tasks on wind turbines, and have a suitable engineering background, this course will provide you with the safety knowledge and skills to perform the role, along with industry insight into the wind sector and employment.

Is this the right course for me?

As part of the Government’s energy security strategy, there are plans to increase wind energy fivefold by 2030 and changes to windfarm planning approval times announced in late 2022 will create huge growth and demand for skilled labour.

The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) have created a Wind Technician Entry Level Framework which provides an insight into the various careers within wind across the 3 main areas of Pre Assembly, Installation and Operations & Maintenance. Additional training routes are gradually being developed but all those planning to work in offshore and onshore wind turbine roles will require this GWO Basic Safety Training (BST).  

GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) will also be available to book through CTP. This  industry standard course will provide you with the basic electrical, mechanical and hydraulic training to safely operate under the supervision of an experienced Technician, and is suitable for those both with and without an engineering background.

 

The Basic Safety Training through the CTP Wind Skills Academy will provide you with enhanced training through a pre course webinar where we will discuss industry opportunities, what to expect from the course and links to employment, alongside a guaranteed interview with companies who are actively recruiting for roles.  

Qualifications

GWO Basic Safety Training (BST)

Certification is valid for 2 years

Eligibility

All attendees must meet the following criteria:

  • Have a minimum Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline
  • Be in their last 6 months of Service by the course start date
  • Be medically physically fit and capable of fully participating in practical training
  • Be able to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces
  • Have basic IT skills as you will be required to record data on tablets/iPads

 

All attendees must register prior to the course start date on the WINDA database in order that your GWO qualifications can be uploaded and viewed by potential employers.

Fees & Funding

  • Course Fee 5 Days IRTC (£133.50)

Course Content

A) Pre course webinar

This recorded webinar will give you information on what to expect during the course. You will be given an overview on roles and current industry news, as well as a discussion on preparing for your interview during the course.

B) Register on the WINDA database in advance of training. This will be mentioned within your course Joining Instructions. All attendees must pre-register here before attending the course

C) Training onsite - Newcastle
Delivered over a 5 successive day period the course provides covers the following areas:

  • GWO Fire Awareness - Identify possible fire hazards within the wind industry and understand how to control and mitigate these hazards
  • GWO First Aid - Administer safe and effective first aid in a wind turbine industry in accordance with GWO
  • GWO Manual Handling - Correctly perform manual handling activities in the wind industry/wind turbine environment
  • GWO Sea Survival - Demonstrate sea survival techniques and safe transfer between vessels and installations
  • GWO Working at Height - Perform safe and comprehensive basic rescue from height in a remote turbine environment while meeting emergency response requirements for personnel new to the global wind industry


D) Guaranteed Interview – this will be arranged for you to attend face to face or online during your course. In exceptional circumstances you may be given details for an interview to take place following the training.


Assessment & Certification 

The Basic Safety Training (BST) is assessed through Instructor observations and verbal questioning of attendees throughout the training. 

The guided learning hours (GLH) for the BST course is 34 hours and training is undertaken in a state of the art renewables training centre, providing a realistic environment for attendees.

Attendees will receive GWO certificates for the 5 elements of the package upon successful completion of the GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) package. The Basic Safety Training Certificate is valid for 2 years, at which time the holder will require refresher training. 

Career Opportunities

The renewable sector, and in particular the wind industry, is facing a period of substantial growth and opportunities exist for a variety of roles and experience levels. For example these may include:

  • Wind Turbine Technician
  • Entry level Technician –
    • Pre Assembly / Installation / Servicing (operations, maintenance and repair)
  • High Voltage Engineer
  • Site Supervisors
  • Blade Repair Technicians

The Wind industry relies on recruitment from a number of sources such as networking on LinkedIn, head hunting via specialist recruitment companies and direct recruitment through the training network. CTP work with Employers to promote opportunities via RightJob, Employment Fairs and live chats, as well as highlighting industry events.

Attendees also will be informed on industry opportunities prior to and during the course. 

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GWO Basic Safety Training (BST)

Scheduled dates and locations

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  • 24 Jun 2024 Newcastle
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  • 2 Sep 2024 Newcastle
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  • 14 Oct 2024 Newcastle
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  • 18 Nov 2024 Newcastle
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  • 24 Feb 2025 Newcastle
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  • 31 Mar 2025 Newcastle
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  • 12 May 2025 Newcastle
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  • 23 Jun 2025 Newcastle
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