Duration: ½ Day
Prerequisites: There are no formal prerequisites for attending the GWO Basic Safety Training Course, however, participants must be at least 18 years old and in good physical health.
WINDA Registration – Register with WINDA (the Global Wind Organisation training database) before starting the course
Certification: Upon successful completion of this GWO Basic Safety Training module, candidates will receive a Global Wind Organisation approved certificate valid for two years.
Cost: £150 inc vat (Please note all prices include VAT @ 20%)
Location: South West Maritime Academy, Cromhall, Cromhall Quarry, South Gloucestershire, GL12 8AA
Learn the essential skills to prevent, assess, and respond effectively to fire incidents in wind turbine environments with our comprehensive GWO Fire Awareness Module, delivered at South West Maritime Academy.
This module provides crucial training, empowering participants to proactively prevent fires, make sound judgements when assessing fire situations, manage safe evacuations, and effectively extinguish initial fires using basic handheld firefighting equipment, when it’s safe to do so.
Why Choose South West Maritime Academy for Fire Awareness Training?
Our GWO Fire Awareness Module will enable your team to:
Key Benefits of Our GWO Fire Awareness Module:
This vital GWO Fire Awareness Module, delivered by South West Maritime Academy, provides the knowledge and skills to minimise fire risks and respond effectively in emergency situations within the wind turbine industry.
Equip your team with the essential skills to prevent, assess, and respond to fire incidents within a wind turbine environment with our comprehensive BST Fire Awareness Module.
This module provides crucial training, empowering participants to proactively prevent fires, make sound judgements when assessing fire situations, manage safe evacuations, and effectively extinguish initial fires using basic handheld firefighting equipment, when safe to do so.
Key Benefits:
Upon successful completion of this module, participants will be able to:
This BST Fire Awareness Module is vital for anyone working in the wind turbine industry, providing the knowledge and skills to minimise fire risks and respond effectively in emergency situations.
Our module is designed to equip participants with the essential skills to prevent, assess, and respond to fire incidents within a wind turbine environment. It includes training on fire hazard identification, fire assessment and extinguishing, and safe evacuation procedures.
At South West Maritime Academy, you’ll learn from expert fire safety instructors at our dedicated, purpose-built fire training ground. We provide realistic training scenarios through hands-on exercises and simulations that replicate real-world wind turbine fire emergencies. You’ll also gain a valuable GWO-accredited qualification, recognised across the wind energy sector.
Yes, our training has a strong industry-specific focus. We address the unique fire hazards and risks associated with working in the wind turbine sector, ensuring the training is directly applicable to your work environment.
Upon completion, you’ll be able to independently identify fire hazards and prevent fires in a wind turbine environment. You’ll be skilled in assessing a fire and selecting the correct extinguishing media, managing personnel evacuation, and safely extinguishing initial fires using basic handheld equipment, when it’s safe to do so.
By providing your team with this vital GWO Fire Awareness training, you’ll contribute to a safer working environment. Our module empowers your workforce to proactively prevent fires, respond effectively to emergencies, and foster a culture of fire safety awareness and preparedness, significantly reducing fire risks.
Please contact us if you require any further information about this course or wish to book on behalf of a company:
Telephone: 01454 260130
Email: info@southwestmaritimeacademy.com
Normal office hours are (UK time):
Monday – Friday: 08.30 – 17.00
Please be aware that online bookings will be confirmed with course joining information within one working day of the booking being made. Confirmation of payment will be received by email.
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