GWO Advanced Rescue Training

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GWO Advanced Rescue Training for the wind industry

This GWO Advanced Rescue Training goes beyond basic safety protocols, focusing on high-risk scenarios like suspended casualties, confined space rescues, and multi-injury incidents. Designed for experienced wind technicians and safety leads, this course emphasizes teamwork and equipment mastery.

Prerequisites: Valid GWO BST (Working at Heights, First Aid, Manual Handling).

Core Modules:

Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue (HSIBR)
Nacelle, Tower and Basement Rescue (NTBR)
Single Rescuer: Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue (SR:HSIBR)
Single Rescuer: Nacelle, Tower and Basement Rescue (SR: NTBR)

Initial Course (3 days)

Refresher Package (2 days)

Career Benefits:

Mandatory for wind farm employment in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Enhances employability with a global transferable certification.

Ideal For:

Wind turbine technicians and renewable energy teams.

Course dates:

Check the available dates on MCL!

Courses are available at the MCL Height Safety Centre, located in Calgary, AB.

Can also provide training on-site.

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Course Details

Assessment Method

Practical & Written

Revalidation period

Certification valid for 2 years

Certification

PDF copy of Certificate

Trainer to Candidate Ratio

Working at Height Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 6 Students to 1 instructor
Frist Aid Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 6 Students to 1 instructor
Manual Handling Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 12 Students to 1 instructor
Fire Awareness: Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 6 Students to 1 instructor
Sea Survival: Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 6 Students to 1 instructor
Enhanced First Aid: Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 6 Students to 1 instructor
Advanced Rescue Training: Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 4 Students to 1 instructor

Pre-Training Requirements

New candidates must register on the WINDA system before joining the course to generate a WINDA ID.
Delegates to sign a statement stating that they are medically fit to participate in the safety training and that they do not suffer from any medical illness or are under influence of any narcotic substance or alcohol.
The minimum age of candidates is 18 years. Candidates shall be physically fit and free from any disability or medical condition that may prevent them from working safely. They shall ensure that they have an adequate level of fitness, are physically able to perform the tasks expected in terms of strength, agility and co-ordination, and are able to withstand the stresses of the working environment, such as heat, cold and other inclement weather. Candidates must be able to understand, write and converse in English