• Duration: 1 Day
• Assessment: Theory & Practical

PREREQUISITES

• Medical Questionnaire
• WINDA I.D
• Over 18
• In-Date GWO Working at height OR Working at Height refresher certificate
• Photographic I.D
• Work Boots

WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

Anyone looking to continue working in the offshore renewable energy industry. Everyone is expected to hold a valid, in date GWO Working at Height and Manual Handling certificate which must be refreshed every 2 years by sitting this GWO Working at Height and Manual Handling Refresher course.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The aim of this course is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical training so that delegates can administer safe and effective working at heights in the wind turbine industry/WTG environment in accordance with GWO Refresher Working at Heights and Manual Handling training.

AT THE END OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks associated with working at heights in a WTG
• Demonstrate correct identification of PPE, including identification of European/Global standard markings on harness, hard hats, lanyards and other PPE and PFPE.
• Demonstrate the knowledge of and skills to correctly pre-use inspect, service, store and correct fitting of harnesses, fall arrest lanyard, work positioning lanyards and other PPE and PFPE.
• Demonstrate correct use of the relevant PFPE, e.g. harnesses, fall arrest lanyards, guided type fall arresters and work positioning lanyards. These include correct identification of anchor points and correct ladder conduct.
• Demonstrate correct use of evacuation devices
• Demonstrate how to approach rescue situations in WTG’s
• Identify signs and symptoms of poor manual handling injuries, reporting methods of these and the ability to correct poor handling of equipment

GWO WINDA DATABASE

All delegates sitting the GWO courses must register onto the GWO WINDA database, for further information about GWO’s WINDA Database please click here.

To register onto the WINDA Database click here.

CERTIFICATION

On successful completion of the GWO Working at Height and Manual Handling Refresher training, you will receive a GWO certificate valid for 2 years, this is uploaded onto your WINDA Account within 2 days of course completion. A pdf version of your WINDA GWO Certificate will also be emailed out to you.

• Duration: 2 Days
• Course Time: 9am – 5pm
• Assessment: Theory & Practical

PREREQUISITES

• Medical Questionnaire
• WINDA I.D
• Over 18
• Photographic I.D
• Work Boots

WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

Anyone looking to begin or continue working in the offshore renewable energy industry. Everyone is expected to hold a valid, in date GWO Working at Height and GWO Manual Handling Certificate which must be refreshed every 2 years by sitting the GWO Working at a Height and Manual Handling Refresher course.

AT THE END OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks associated with working at height in a wind turbine
• Demonstrate an understanding of current legislation
• Demonstrate correct PPE identification, use, inspection, storage
• Demonstrate correct use of evacuation devices
• Demonstrate correct approach to rescue situations
• Demonstrate the importance of carrying out work duties in a safe manner and identify aspects of job role that could cause muscular/skeletal injuries
• Demonstrate problem-solving and carrying out safe manual handling
• Demonstrate manual handling techniques and recognise signs and symptoms of injuries relating to poor manual handling

GWO WINDA DATABASE

All delegates sitting the GWO courses must now register onto the GWO WINDA database, for further information about GWO’s WINDA Database please click here.

To register onto the WINDA Database click here

CERTIFICATION

On successful completion of the GWO Working at Height and Manual Handling training, you will receive a certificate valid for 2 years, this is uploaded onto your WINDA Account within 10 days of course completion. A pdf version of your WINDA GWO Certificate will also be emailed out to you.

Course Time: 1pm – 5pm
Duration: ½ Day
Assessment: Theory and Practical

PRE-REQUISITES
Medical Questionnaire
WINDA I.D
Over 18
Photographic Government I.D
Work boots
In-Date GWO Manual Handling Certificate (Refreshers only)

AIM OF THIS COURSE
Anyone looking to begin or continue working in the offshore renewable energy industry. Everyone is expected to hold a valid, in date GWO Manual Handling certificate which must be refreshed every 2 years by completing a GWO Manual Handling Refresher Course.  The aim of this module shall improve and refresh delegates’ awareness through theoretical and practical training to encourage positive Manual Handling behaviour and perform Manual Handling tasks in a safe manner in the wind turbine industry/environment, in accordance with GWO BST/BSTR Manual Handling.

AT THE END OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO

Understand the importance of carrying out Manual Handling work duties in a safe and sound manner in accordance to with legislative requirements of your work location
Demonstrate understanding of safe practices of manual handling this includes the correct handling of equipment
Identify signs and symptoms of injuries related to poor manual handling and able to report it correctly.
Demonstrate a problem-solving approach to Manual Handling in wind turbine environment
Demonstrate Manual Handling risk reduction techniques

GWO WINDA DATABASE

All delegates sitting the GWO courses must now register onto the GWO WINDA database, for further information about GWO’s WINDA Database please click here. ABOUT WINDA

To register onto the WINDA Database CLICK HERE

CERTIFICATION

On successful completion of the GWO Manual Handling or Refresher Training, you will receive a certificate valid for 2 years, this is uploaded onto your WINDA Account within 10 days of course completion. A pdf version of your WINDA GWO Certificate will also be emailed out to you.

GWO MANUAL HANDLING

Duration: 0.5 days Course
Assessment: Theory & Practical

PRE-REQUISITES
Medical Questionnaire
WINDA I.D
Over 18
Photographic I.D
Work Boots

WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR?
Anyone looking to begin or continue working in the offshore renewable energy industry. Everyone is expected to hold a valid, in date GWO Manual Handling certificate which must be refreshed every 2 years by completing a GWO Manual Handling Refresher Course.

COURSE OVERVIEW
The aim of this module shall give delegates awareness through theoretical and practical training to encourage positive Manual Handling behaviour and perform Manual Handling tasks in a safe manner in the wind turbine industry/environment, in accordance with GWO Manual Handling.

AT THE END OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO
• Understand the importance of carrying out Manual Handling work duties in a safe and sound manner in accordance to with legislative requirements of your work location
• Demonstrate understanding of safe practices of manual handling this includes the correct handling of equipment
• Identify signs and symptoms of injuries related to poor manual handling and able to report it correctly.
• Demonstrate a problem-solving approach to Manual Handling in wind turbine environment
• Demonstrate Manual Handling risk reduction techniques

GWO WINDA DATABASE

All delegates sitting the GWO courses must now register onto the GWO WINDA database, for further information about GWO’s WINDA Database please click here. ABOUT WINDA

To register onto the WINDA Database CLICK HERE

CERTIFICATION

On successful completion of the GWO Manual Handling Training, you will receive a certificate valid for 2 years, this is uploaded onto your WINDA Account within 10 days of course completion. A pdf version of your WINDA GWO Certificate will also be emailed out to you.