GWO – Sea Survival English

Q: Practical information

We recommend that participants bring: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Durable clothing Gloves Helmet Sturdy shoes If using personal PPE, the booking company guarantees that the equipment is inspected according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If any of the above items are unavailable or cannot be brought, fall protection equipment, helmets, and gloves can be borrowed on-site if the course is held at one of our facilities. Good to know: Showers and changing rooms are available. All protective equipment will be provided by us. Lunch as well as morning and afternoon refreshments are included in the coursefee. Upon course commencement, you will receive a water bottle from us.

Sea Survival (Global Wind Organisation)

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Om den här kursen

This course is for those who aspire to work in offshore wind turbines for wind energy manufacturers at sea. The training is conducted according to the GWO-Basic Safety Training, Sea Survival standard (Global Wind Organisation).

This course equips you with the required knowledge to handle challenges specific to offshore wind energy work. It is suitable for, among others, assemblers, electricians, inspectors, technicians, and more. Upon completion and successful training, you will be awarded the international certificate, valid for two years.

Please note that you must have a Winda-ID when booking the course – you can create this yourself via the following link: GWO Winda-ID Registration.

The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) is an association of wind turbine owners and manufacturers aiming to support a injury-free working environment within the wind energy industry. GWO has developed a standard for basic safety training, Basic Safety Training. Vestas, Siemens, Suzlon, and Vattenfall are some of the companies behind the standard and have requirements for undergoing the training to gain access to their towers.

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06 nov

Stockholm

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Requirements to attend the course

You must be 18 years old to participate in the course.

We prioritize your safety, and our basic safety training includes activities that are physically demanding and potentially stressful. To ensure your well-being and ability to fully participate, GWO requires all participants to complete a medical self-assessment before engaging in practical exercises.

Please note that you must have a Winda ID when booking the course – you can create this yourself via the following link: GWO Winda-ID Registration.

Compnonents of the course

The training adheres to the directives set by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and covers the following aspects:

Global and national legislation
Knowledge of hazards and symptoms related to hypothermia and drowning
Personal protective equipment and life-saving appliances
Understanding of emergency procedures and safety on installations, vessels, and wind turbine generators (WTG)
Understanding of the advantages and limitations of various Life-Saving Appliances
(LSA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) typically used in the wind power industry
First aid treatment of “Man Overboard” (MOB)
Evacuation from WTG to water using evacuation equipment
Life rafts
Helicopter rescue from water
Safe transfer between quay and vessel, vessel to WTG, and vessel to vessel

The course structure

The course takes place on board at our modern training facilities for maritime safety in Frihamnen. The course includes both theoretical and practical components.

Pre-course digital studies

The course is not preceded by digital pre-studies.

Practical information

We recommend that participants bring:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Durable clothing
Gloves
Helmet
Sturdy shoes

If using personal PPE, the booking company guarantees that the equipment is inspected according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If any of the above items are unavailable or cannot be brought, fall protection equipment, helmets, and gloves can be borrowed on-site if the course is held at one of our facilities.

Good to know:

Showers and changing rooms are available.
All protective equipment will be provided by us.
Lunch as well as morning and afternoon refreshments are included in the coursefee.
Upon course commencement, you will receive a water bottle from us.

Certificate

For a passing grade, participants must attend all theoretical and practical sessions and achieve a passing grade in each.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be awarded a GWO certificate. The certificate is valid for 2 years.