GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore

• Working at Heights:
• Selection, fit, inspection, and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and fall arrest systems in a wind turbine environment.
• Safe ascent, descent, and rescue procedures at height.
• Risk assessment, emergency response planning, and basic rescue operations from height.
• Manual Handling:
• Body mechanics, injury prevention, and musculoskeletal risk management for wind technicians.
• Task planning and load assessment before performing manual tasks.
• Safe lifting, lowering, pushing, and pulling techniques in a wind turbine environment.
• Fire Awareness:
• Fire theory, prevention, detection, and the conditions that lead to fire in a wind turbine environment.
• Selection and use of basic handheld firefighting equipment and extinguishing techniques.
• Evacuation management, personnel accountability, and decision-making when assessing and responding to a fire.
• First Aid:
• Primary assessment and recognition of life-threatening situations in a wind turbine environment.
• Life-saving interventions including CPR and the use of an AED.
• Bleeding control, wound management, and management of other injuries.
• Use of first aid equipment and handover of a casualty to the next level of care.

Training is delivered through a combination of:

• Facilitator-led classroom sessions covering GWO BST theory, standards, and safety principles for each module.
• Practical, scenario-based exercises using industry-grade equipment in simulated wind turbine environments.
• Group discussions, demonstrations, and individual assessments across all four modules.
• Performance-based assessments confirming achievement of GWO BST learning objectives for each module.

The GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore course is designed for workers in the onshore wind industry — including technicians, construction workers, and maintenance personnel who are required to meet GWO Basic Safety Training requirements as a condition of site access or employment. It is suitable for both new entrants to the wind industry and experienced workers who need to establish or maintain GWO BST certification.
There are no formal prerequisites for this course; however, learners must be physically capable of participating in practical training that involves working at simulated heights, manual tasks, and emergency response scenarios. Learners should also hold a WINDA ID before attending see Certification above.
Learners must have basic Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills sufficient to understand safety procedures and complete assessments. Learners must be able to access and navigate a digital device to log in and access course materials. Support is available on request contact ERGT Australia to discuss your needs.

Physical Requirements

This is a physically active four-day course involving practical exercises across multiple disciplines. Learners must be able to:

• Work at simulated heights using fall arrest systems and PPE, including harness fitting, ascent, descent, and performing basic rescue procedures at height.

• Perform manual handling tasks, including lifting, lowering, pushing, and pulling, in accordance with safe work techniques.

• Operate handheld firefighting equipment during fire awareness practical exercises.

• Perform CPR and other first aid procedures, including tasks requiring sustained physical effort.

• Sustain physically active participation across four consecutive days of practical training.

Weight limit: Due to equipment safety requirements, there is a participant weight limit of 120 kg for this course. Learners will be weighed during the course to confirm they meet equipment safety limits. If you have concerns about this requirement, contact ERGT Australia before enrolling.

Psychological and Emotional Demands

This course involves working at simulated heights and participating in emergency response scenarios. Learners should be prepared to:

• Work at height using fall arrest and fall restraint systems, which requires composure and focus in an elevated environment. Learners who experience anxiety at heights are encouraged to contact ERGT Australia before enrolment.

• Participate in simulated fire and emergency evacuation scenarios, including time pressure and decision-making under realistic conditions.

• Engage with first aid scenarios that include simulated casualties and life-threatening medical situations, which may be confronting for some learners.

Learners who have concerns about any of these demands are encouraged to speak with ERGT Australia prior to enrolment so that appropriate support can be discussed.

Behavioural and Safety Demands

All learners are required to:

• Follow facilitator instructions and all safety procedures precisely at all times, particularly during working at heights and fire awareness practical exercises.

• Actively participate in group exercises, scenario-based activities, and assessments across all four modules.

• Adhere to ERGT Australia's site safety rules and the specific safety requirements for each training discipline.

• Report any health, fitness, or equipment concerns to the facilitator before or immediately during a session.

• Behave professionally and respectfully toward all participants and facilitators throughout the course.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital

Learners must have basic Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills to understand safety procedures and complete assessments. Learners must be able to access and navigate a digital device to log in and access the course materials. Support for learners is available on request. More information is available on our website under "Learner Support".