Joining details with prerequisites for each individual course will be sent at the time of booking. It is important you take note of those prerequisites for your chosen course as they differ for each. However, there are some generic requirements which are applicable for all courses, as follows:

Over 18 – The minimum age to participate in these courses is 18-years.

Medical Self-Assessment Form –You are required to certify that you are physically and medically fit to attend the course by completing a Medical Self-Assessment Form prior to joining your course and daily thereafter for each day in attendance.

Work Boots – participants are to wear suitable footwear in the form of work boots with ankle support.

Valid Photographic I.D – This can be in the form of a passport or driving licence but must be in date. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be issued with a City and Guilds Certificate of Competence which is valid for 3 years

Low Risk – 1 Day  

The City & Guilds Low risk Confined space course provides the knowledge and skills to safely work in low risk confined spaces, including those associated with lone working where the application of proper procedures is required. Low risk confined space environments often have entries no deeper than three meters with an unobstructed vertical lift and a straight ladder into a dark chamber.

Delegates will gain practical experience of using fall arrest and retrieval equipment. Tasks will also include appropriate ladder-climbing techniques which will allow for safe access and egress into a confined space.

By the end of this course, you will have an understanding of:

• What confined spaces are and when confined spaces can be created by work activities.
• The main hazards and risks resulting from working in confined spaces.
• The legal responsibilities of employers and others in control of work in confined spaces, as well as a knowledge of the duties placed on other individuals.
• How to carry out a risk assessment for work undertaken in a confined space.
• How to implement, supervise and monitor control measures to control the risks associated with work in confined spaces.
• The necessary emergency procedures for working in confined spaces

Joining details with prerequisites for each individual course will be sent at the time of booking. It is important you take note of those prerequisites for your chosen course as they differ for each. However, there are some generic requirements which are applicable for all courses, as follows:

Over 18 – The minimum age to participate in these courses is 18-years.

Medical Self-Assessment Form –You are required to certify that you are physically and medically fit to attend the course by completing a Medical Self-Assessment Form prior to joining your course and daily thereafter for each day in attendance.

Work Boots – participants are to wear suitable footwear in the form of work boots with ankle support.

Valid Photographic I.D – This can be in the form of a passport or driving licence but must be in date. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be issued with a City and Guilds Certificate of Competence which is valid for 3 years

High Risk – 3 Days

The City & Guilds High risk Confined space course is about working in confined spaces which have non-standard entries and which, in consequence, makes rescue difficult. It is likely that a hazard will be present at some time during the entry.

Entry may involve complex entry procedures and there will be work-specific controls and rescue arrangements. It will entail the use of self-contained open circuit breathing apparatus, specialist detection equipment, and resuscitation equipment. It will require the presence of personnel who have designated responsibilities for dealing with emergencies. The entry classification is NC4.

This confined space training course will cover all of the low and medium content, along with a more in depth risk assessment and the inclusion of wearing full breathing apparatus combined with basic emergency first aid. All of the attendants should be medically fit and have a level 2 medical although they will have to sign a self-certification to take the course. This allows entrance to all classifications (NC1, NC2, NC3 and NC4) and includes entrance wearing full breathing apparatus to carry out the task in hostile environments.

By the end of this course, you will have an understanding of:

• Prepare to work safely in high risk confined spaces
• Enter and exit high risk confined spaces safely
• Prepare and use self-contained open circuit breathing apparatus in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
• Use equipment and tools safely and in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions
• Follow procedures and work safely
• Deal with emergencies
• Use appropriate behaviour when working in high risk confined spaces
• Use general knowledge for working in high risk confined spaces
• Apply appropriate industry specific knowledge for working in high risk confined spaces

Joining details with prerequisites for each individual course will be sent at the time of booking. It is important you take note of those prerequisites for your chosen course as they differ for each. However, there are some generic requirements which are applicable for all courses, as follows:

Over 18 – The minimum age to participate in these courses is 18-years.

Medical Self-Assessment Form –You are required to certify that you are physically and medically fit to attend the course by completing a Medical Self-Assessment Form prior to joining your course and daily thereafter for each day in attendance.

Work Boots – participants are to wear suitable footwear in the form of work boots with ankle support.

Valid Photographic I.D – This can be in the form of a passport or driving licence but must be in date. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be issued with a City and Guilds Certificate of Competence which is valid for 3 years

Medium Risk – 2 Days

The City & Guilds Medium risk Confined space course provides the knowledge and skills to safely work in a medium risk environment and includes preparing to work safely, entering, and exiting medium risk confined spaces safely, using equipment and tools safely, following procedures and dealing with emergencies.

By the end of this course, you will have an understanding of:

• Prepare to work safely in medium risk confined spaces
• Enter and exit confined spaces safely
• Prepare and use escape breathing apparatus
• Use equipment and tools safely
• Follow procedures and work safely
• Deal with emergencies
• Use appropriate behaviour for working in medium risk confined spaces
• Use appropriate water industry knowledge for medium risk confined spaces
• Apply relevant water industry standards for working in medium risk confined spaces

GWO FIRE AWARENESS & FIRE AWARENESS REFRESHER

Course Time:
9am – 1pm on Fridays (or 1pm-5pm if the morning session is fully booked – please read your joining instructions)
1.00pm – 5pm on Wednesdays

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 Fire Awareness certificate (Refresher courses only)

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Anyone looking to begin or continue working in the offshore renewable energy industry. Everyone is expected to hold a valid, in date GWO fire awareness certificate which must be refreshed every 2 years by sitting the GWO Fire awareness refresher course.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
The aim of this BST (R) Fire awareness module is to give basic knowledge and skills to prevent fires and conduct initial and appropriate judgement when evaluating a fire to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical training so that delegates can prevent fires, make initial and appropriate judgement when evaluating fire, and, if it is judged to be safe, to efficiently extinguish an initial fire by using basic hand-held firefighting equipment in accordance with the GWO Refresher Training.

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of the development and spread of fire
•  demonstrate knowledge of the development and spread of fire
•  identify any sign of a fire in a wind turbine environment
•  demonstrate knowledge of the contingency plans in a wind turbine environment including smoke detection and emergency escape procedures.
• demonstrate correct actions on discovering a fire including correct operation and fire extinguishing by means of the firefighting equipment in a WTG.

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 Fire Awareness 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.

COURSE AIM

The aim of the training is to enable the technician to inspect, maintain, and test fixed small cranes and fixed hoists complying with relevant legislation and according to relevant manufacturer’s inspection and maintenance manuals.

THE COURSE CONTENT COVERS

1. Introduction to the training
2. Rules and legislation
3. Documentation
4. Main components of cranes Inspection and maintenance (introduction)
   1. Main components of cranes
   2. Crane maintenance task
   3. Main components of rails and trollies
   4. Rail and trolley maintenance tasks
   5. Main components of hoists
   6. Hoist maintenance tasks
5. Safety systems
6. Hydraulic systems Mechanical systems
7. Theory application Hydraulic systems
8. Electrical systems
9. Practical exercise
   1. Training scenario 1
   2. Training scenario 2, inspection & maintenance on cranes
   3. Training scenario 3, inspection & maintenance on hoists
10. Troubleshooting and fault finding according to manufacturers’ manual
11. Training review

WHAT DELEGATES NEED TO BRING

Each delegate must hold a valid WINDA ID number and is required to produce photographic ID on the first day of the course. Failure to do so will result in the delegate being unable to attend. Suitable work wear and safety footwear is required.

COURSE AIM

The aim of this module is to enable participants, through theoretical and practical training, to ensure safety awareness when using cranes and hoists in service operations and ensure that wind industry personal can safely operate common types of small, fixed cranes (eg 8 metric tons/ metre) and fixed hoists in the wind industry onshore and offshore when following manufactures’ manuals and relevant documentation and legislation.

THE COURSE CONTENT COVERS

1. Introduction to the training
2. Legislation & lifting equipment related documentation
   1. Roles and responsibilities
   2. Manufacturer documentation and statutory inspection documents
3. Lifting plan and risk assessment
   1. Lifting plan
   2. Risk assessment
4. Safety
5. Lifting equipment
   1. Types of cranes
   2. Types of hoists
   3. Introduction to operating systems
   4. Safety and emergency systems
6. Lifting accessories
7. Theory application
8. Pre-operation (practical training)
   1. Pre-use inspections
   2. Pre-lifting tasks
9. Lifting operation (practical training)
   1. Warm-up
   2. Lifting operations
   3. Emergency procedures
10. Post lifting
11. Training review

WHAT DELEGATES NEED TO BRING

Each delegate must hold a valid WINDA ID number and is required to produce photographic ID on the first day of the course. Failure to do so will result in the delegate being unable to attend. Suitable work wear and safety footwear is required.

COURSE AIM

The aim of the course is to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities that are required to ensure the safe operation and installation of the GWB-250-SWP and GWB-450-SWP service lifts as well as carryout the annual maintenance following instruction from the manufacturer’s operation manuals.

THE COURSE CONTENT COVERS

• Safe handling and operation of the G-Service Lift
• Recognising dangers and implementing required preventative measures
• Performing the daily checks following Goracon checklists
• Preparing documentation and accompanying paperwork
• Installation and maintenance following Goracon operation manuals

COURSE CONTENTS

Each course delegate will be expected to complete a short theory test and practical assessment to demonstrate a good understanding of the course contents. If successful, a certificate will be issued covering the following areas:

• General Safety Advice
• Product Safety Features
• Safety Operation and Handling
• Safe Assembly & Disassembly
• Troubleshooting
• Checklist “Daily Check”
• User Training
• Installation
• Inspection & Maintenance

WHAT DELEGATES NEED TO BRING

Each delegate is required to produce photographic ID on the first day of the course. Failure to do so will result in the delegate being unable to attend.

Safety footwear is required. If the course is held on a client’s site additional PPE may also be required as specified by the client’s safety rules.

• Mechanical Module
• Electrical Module
• Hydraulic Module
• Bolt Tightening

WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

GWO Basic Technical Training Course is aimed at people who wish to enter both the onshore and offshore renewable energy sectors. It is an excellent entry point for people who have no previous experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic & Bolt Torque/Tension systems.
It is also ideal for those who have some knowledge in these areas or have transferable skills and wish to upskill to work in the wind turbine industry.

COURSE OVERVIEW

GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) comprises of 4 modules, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics & Bolt Torque/Tension. The BTT is an entry level course that enables delegates to perform basic technical tasks in a wind turbine environment under the supervision of an experienced and qualified technician.
Please ensure you have a registered GWO WINDA I.D prior to attending the course, if you do not hold a WINDA I.D then please use the following address: https://winda.globalwindsafety.org/register/delegate/

At the end of the Mechanical module, you will be able to:

• Explain the main components, mechanical systems and the basic operation of wind turbines
• Explain risks and hazards associated with mechanics
• Understand the principles of bolted and welded connections and their inspection
• Demonstrate practical skills to use manual tightening and measuring tools
• Demonstrate the correct use of hydraulic torque and tensioning tools
• Explain the principles of a gearbox
• Explain the function of the brake systems and demonstrate how to inspect them
• Explain the function of the yaw system and explain how to inspect it
• Explain the function of the cooling system and demonstrate how to inspect it
• Explain the function of the lubrication system and demonstrate how to inspect it

At the end of the Electrical module, you will be able to:

• Explain the basics of electricity
• Explain risks and hazards associated with electrical work
• Explain the function and symbol of electrical components
• Explain the function of different types of sensors
• Explain and interpret a simple electrical diagram and demonstrate how to assembly it on a circuit
• Demonstrate how to make correct and safe measurements

At the end of the Hydraulic module, you will be able to:

• Explain the basics of hydraulics
• Explain risks and hazards associated with hydraulic work
• Explain the function of different types of pumps and demonstrate how to check start/stop pressure of a pump
• Explain the function of different types of actuators
• Explain the function of different types of valves
• Explain the function of accumulators and demonstrate how to check and pre-charge them
• Explain the function of different types of sensors
• Identify the components which transfer the oil
• Describe the handling of oil procedures
• Identify and find different components on a hydraulic diagram
• Demonstrate how to measure the hydraulic pressure accurately

Pre-Requisite: Before attending the BTT Bolt Tightening Module participants must first complete the BTT Mechanical Module.

At the end of the Bolt tightening module, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate safe use of bolt torquing using a combination of electrical and hydraulic energy powered tools and accessories
• Identify bolts to be torqued and required torque values
• Demonstrate safe use of mechanical handling aids used in bolt tightening tasks.

• It is now possible to complete your GWO BST Package in just 4.5 days.
• 0% Finance available (Terms and conditions apply, subject to status)
• Monday – Thursday
• Time: 09:00hrs – 17:00hrs
• Friday 09:00 – 13:00hrs
• Lunch is also provided
• Assessment: Theory and Practical

PRE-REQUISITES

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

WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

This course is ideal for entry level into the renewable energy sector, particularly on or offshore windfarms; this forms part of the mandatory requirements for working on a windfarm and includes the following:

GWO First Aid

GWO Working at Height & Manual Handling

GWO Sea Survival

GWO Fire Awareness

COURSE OVERVIEW

These courses will provide the necessary knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical training to ensure a person is able to work safely on a windfarm.

AT THE END OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO

WORKING AT HEIGHT & MANUAL HANDLING

• Demonstrate the importance of following procedures and regulations whilst working at height in hazardous environments
• Demonstrate sufficient rescue techniques and procedures that are required in emergency situations
• Identify and inspect the correct equipment
• Ensure the safety of self and others.
• Evacuate safely and the use of evacuation devices.
• 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.

FIRST AID

Have achieved skills and basic knowledge in understanding the importance of carrying out first aid:

• Identify risks and hazards and carry out the necessary first aid in regards to minor or serious injuries
• Provide knowledge of safety awareness in an emergency
• Correctly use an automatic external defibrillator as well as the correct use of first aid equipment.

SEA SURVIVAL

• Demonstrate knowledge of dangers and symptoms related to hypothermia and drowning
• Understand the limitations of different life-saving appliances (LSA), personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal fall protection Equipment (PFPE) used in the offshore wind industry
• Demonstrate knowledge of risks related to transfers
• Demonstrate safe transfer and evacuation of a WTG
• Have knowledge of search and rescue (SAR) and global maritime distress and safety systems (GMDSS)
• Give first aid treatment to a “man overboard”
• Demonstrate individual and group survival techniques at sea.

FIRE AWARENESS

• Demonstrate knowledge of the development and spread of fire
• Demonstrate knowledge of the development and spread of fire
• Identify any sign of a fire in a wind turbine environment
• Demonstrate knowledge of the contingency plans in a wind turbine environment including smoke detection and emergency escape procedures.
• Demonstrate correct actions on discovering a fire including correct operation and fire extinguishing by means of the firefighting equipment in a WTG.

• 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.