GWO first aid training courses

At Advanced Blade Repair Services we provide a comprehensive first aid training course tailored to those working in and around wind turbines and associated sites. Get in touch with our Sunderland-based team to sign up.

Course
overview

This BST Module aims to enable those attending to administer first aid skills correctly and safely, with a particular focus on using them in the wind turbine industry/ WTG environment. The course is a combination of practical and theory training.

Duration:   1 Day - Basic

0.5 days - Refresher


Price:

Basic:  £225 – £270 inc VAT

Refresher:  £133.33 – £160 inc VAT

Course 
information

Attendees completing the course will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of first aid
  • How to carry out first aid safely in accordance with ERC and local guidelines
  • Show an understanding of guidelines set out by the AHA
  • Understand and explain normal functions, the signs of symptoms of minor/major injury and illness, and appropriate first aid
  • Demonstrate in an understanding of how to safely apply techniques within a wind turbine environment

Content
and requirements

There are four key modules on this course:

 

  • Hazards present both on and offshore
  • Your responsibility as a first aider
  • Managing minor and serious incidents
  • Example scenarios and exercises

 


Participants must be Global Wind Industry Records Database (WINDA) registered before starting the course. This allows potential employers to verify your accreditation.


The course takes place at Advanced Blade Repair Services' specialized center in Sunderland. Feel free to contact our team if you need assistance in finding us.

HEAR FROM FORMER STUDENTS

Thomas Rees 2021 – ‘’ Sincere Gratitude to Rob & Conor for excellent direction though their teaching to help me pass my GWO blade course and thanks to everyone else at Advanced Blade Repair Services for their help and friendly reception in all my 10 days in Sunderland champion! ‘’


Kerry McCole 2021 – ‘’ I was lucky enough to be able to visit some of the future apprentices during their training this week at Advanced Blade Repair Services in Sunderland – the apprentices loved every minute of their week, and I was so pleased seeing these bright young things excited about there opportunity that lies ahead of them. A massive thank you to Advanced Blade Repair Services for looking after the Robin Rigg and Onshore wind apprentices, and for hosting me. It was a great set up with a really personal touch! Thanks for helping us build our future talent were going to need them with the growth pipeline we’ve got coming! ‘’


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