GWO Advanced Rescue Training

The aim of this module is to enable delegates to perform entry-type injured person rescue operations, in a Wind Turbine Generator, using industry standard rescue equipment, rescue methods and techniques, exceeding those of GWO Working at Heights. Valid GWO BST Module Working at Heights, GWO First aid and GWO Manual Handling certificates are prerequisites for participation.

The GWO Advanced Rescue Training is divided into the following four modules:

Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue (HSIBR)
Nacelle, Tower and Basement Rescue (NTBR)
Single Rescuer: Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue (SR:HSIBR)
Single Rescuer: Nacelle, Tower and Basement Rescue (SR: NTBR)

Initial Course (3 days)

Refresher Package (2 days)

Course Dates

Course available on our Kee Safety Training Centre located in Calgary - AB. We also can provide training on-site.

Course Details

Assessment Method

Practical & Written

Revalidation period

Certification valid for 2 years

Certification

PDF copy of Certificate

Trainer to Candidate Ratio

Working at Height Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 6 Students to 1 instructor
Frist Aid Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 6 Students to 1 instructor
Manual Handling Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 12 Students to 1 instructor
Fire Awareness: Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 6 Students to 1 instructor
Sea Survival: Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 6 Students to 1 instructor
Enhanced First Aid: Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 6 Students to 1 instructor
Advanced Rescue Training: Theory: 12 Students to 1 instructor; Practical: 4 Students to 1 instructor

Pre-Training Requirements

New candidates must register on the WINDA system before joining the course to generate a WINDA ID.
Delegates to sign a statement stating that they are medically fit to participate in the safety training and that they do not suffer from any medical illness or are under influence of any narcotic substance or alcohol.
The minimum age of candidates is 18 years. Candidates shall be physically fit and free from any disability or medical condition that may prevent them from working safely. They shall ensure that they have an adequate level of fitness, are physically able to perform the tasks expected in terms of strength, agility and co-ordination, and are able to withstand the stresses of the working environment, such as heat, cold and other inclement weather. Candidates must be able to understand, write and converse in English