Overview
The GWO Advanced Rescue – Combined award is required to be refreshed every 24 months. During this course learners will perform entry-type casualty rescue operations in a wind turbine using industry standard rescue equipment, methods and techniques.
They will perform rescue operations in a wind turbine environment from the following areas:
• Hub, spinside a blade
• Nacelle, basement and Tower
Awarding Body
The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) establishes and promotes standardized safety training courses to ensure the global wind energy industry's workforce is equipped with essential skills, fostering professionalism and safety through industry collaboration and ongoing enhancements.
Learning Outcomes
- Perform rescue operations in a wind turbine hub, spinner and inside the blade using industry standard rescue equipment, methods and techniques.
- Perform rescue operations in a wind turbine nacelle, tower and basement area, using industry standard rescue equipment, methods and techniques.
- Utilise safe and suitable (certified or structural) anchor points, lifting angles, deviation, and edge protection for the rescue equipment
- Perform rescue operations as a rescuer and as a coordinator applying clear communication and recognising hazards (mitigating as appropriate).
Start Time
End Time
Duration
08:30
16:30
3 days
Course Structure
Pre-requisites
• GWO Advanced Rescue - Combined
• GWO Working at Heights
• GWO First Aid
• GWO Manual Handling
