Global Wind Organisation Basic Safety Training | Refresher | First Aid Module Perth · Melbourne
This module is a part of the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training (BST) Refresher.
It aims to review and build on participants prior skills and knowledge gained from previous training and experience in the wind energy industry.
Compliant with GWO standards and national regulatory recommendations, participants will be re-assessed on how to identify and assess common workplace injuries, provide immediate care, and employ appropriate first aid techniques.
Structure and Assessment
This course is delivered through classroom presentations, group discussion and practical demonstrations and exercises. Trainees will be assessed through practical exercises and scenarios.
Learning Outcomes
After having successfully completed this BST refresher First Aid, the participants will have the ability to:
- Act independently in recognising, assessing, and prioritising the need for basic first aid and providing lifesaving first aid until the casualty can be handed over to the next level of care in case of an incident in the wind turbine industry / Wind Turbine Generation (WTG) environment.
- Take responsibility for recognising their limitations as a basic first aider, calling for help and enable evacuation off the casualty in case of an incident in the wind turbine industry/WTG (Wind Turbine Generation) environment.
Ongoing Maintenance of Skills
In alignment with industry expectations and to ensure ongoing competency and currency GWO recommends course refreshers be conducted every two (2) years.
Authority / Regulator
This training is regulated and endorsed by Global Wind Organisation (GWO).
Training Standard Prerequisites
A WINDA ID will be required for this course – all certification will be uploaded to WINDA and no hard copy of a certificate will be printed at the end of training day(s).
Medical Requirements
There is no medical required for this course however the participants are required to read and sign a health questionnaire and statement of participation prior to commencing training declaring their fitness and ability to perform certain physically demanding elements. Please contact ERGT for any concerns regarding completion of practical training and assessment requirements and to discuss options for reasonable adjustments.
Additional Requirements
Due to equipment safety restrictions and industry standards, there is a participant weight limit of 120kg for this course. All participants will be weighed during course to ensure they are within the limits of the equipment being utilised.
Additional Information
As a certified GWO Training Provider, ERGT will add your training records to WINDA.
- Participants will be able to verify their training records through their WINDA login
- Employers will be able to verify your training records through their WINDA login
GWO Course Feedback Summary (Q2 2024, 22 respondents)
- On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate ERGT’s training (the combination of our facility, trainer delivery, course materials and course structure) 9.5
- On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident do you feel in applying the skills and knowledge covered in the course at your workplace? 9.5
- On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate ERGT’s management of your safety while participating in your training with us today? 9.8
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