Duration: 0.5 Days

Prerequisites: All delegates must hold a valid and in-date GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) Certificate, or have training records in WINDA for the relevant Modules.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) courses, candidates will receive Global Wind Organisation approved certificates valid for two years.

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Cost: TBC inc vat (Please note all prices include VAT @ 20%)

Location: South West Maritime Academy, Cromhall, Cromhall Quarry, South Gloucestershire, GL12 8AA

Refresher Courses:
Basic Safety Training certifications are valid for two years. If you’re looking to update your training see below for our other refresher modules:

GWO First Aid Refresher (FAR)

GWO Sea Survival Refresher (SSR)

GWO Working at Heights with Manual Handling Refresher (MHR & WAHR)

Stay Up-to-Date with Essential Fire Safety Skills

Maintaining competency in fire safety is crucial in the wind turbine industry. The South West Maritime Academy offers the GWO Fire Awareness Refresher course to ensure your skills remain sharp and compliant with the latest industry standards. This course refreshes your knowledge and practical abilities in fire prevention, assessment, and response within a wind turbine environment.

Course Overview

This GWO Fire Awareness Refresher course covers the same content, duration, and learning objectives as the initial BST Fire Awareness Module. It’s designed to reinforce your understanding of fire hazards, effective evacuation procedures, and the correct use of firefighting equipment. The aim is to empower participants to prevent fires, make sound judgements when evaluating a fire situation, manage personnel evacuation, and ensure everyone is accounted for in an unmanageable fire scenario. Participants will also learn to efficiently extinguish an initial fire using basic handheld equipment, provided the incident is deemed safe to tackle.

Why Choose South West Maritime Academy for Your GWO Refresher Modules?

Choosing the right training provider is essential for effective and engaging learning. At South West Maritime Academy, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality GWO refresher courses that equip you with the skills and confidence you need. Here’s why you should choose us:

  • Experienced Instructors: Our instructors are highly experienced maritime professionals with extensive knowledge of fire safety and the wind turbine industry. They bring real-world experience to the classroom, ensuring practical and relevant training.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: We boast modern, well-equipped training facilities that provide a realistic learning environment. This allows you to practice essential skills in a safe and controlled setting.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Our GWO refresher courses are meticulously designed to cover all the essential elements of the GWO standard, ensuring you meet the required competencies.
  • Focus on Practical Skills: We emphasise hands-on training, enabling you to develop and refine your practical skills in fire prevention, assessment, and response.
  • Convenient Location: Our location in South Gloucestershire offers easy access for delegates, located just five minutes from J14 of the M5 and close to local accommodation options.
  • Commitment to Safety: Safety is our priority. We adhere to strict safety protocols during all training exercises, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment.
  • Competitive Pricing: We offer competitive pricing for our GWO refresher courses, ensuring you receive excellent value for your investment.

Book your GWO Fire Awareness Refresher course today and maintain your essential fire safety skills.

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting

This GWO Fire Awareness Refresher course ensures your skills and knowledge remain up-to-date, equipping you to prevent, assess, and combat fires effectively.

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Description

Stay Prepared for Fire Emergencies in the Wind Turbine Environment

This GWO Fire Awareness Refresher course ensures your skills and knowledge remain up-to-date, equipping you to prevent, assess, and combat fires effectively. This course covers the same content, duration, and learning objectives as the initial BST Fire Awareness module.

Course Overview:

This module focuses on empowering participants to prevent fires, make sound judgements when evaluating fire situations, manage personnel evacuation, and ensure everyone’s safety in the event of an uncontrollable fire. When safe to do so, participants will also learn how to efficiently extinguish incipient fires using basic handheld firefighting equipment.

Key Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Fire Prevention: Independently identify fire hazards and implement preventative measures within a renewables environment.
  2. Fire Assessment & Extinguishment: Take responsibility for assessing a fire and, if necessary, select the appropriate extinguishing media based on fire classifications.
  3. Evacuation Procedures: Take charge of personnel evacuation and ensure everyone is safely accounted for during an unmanageable fire.
  4. Initial Firefighting: Independently and efficiently extinguish an initial fire using basic handheld firefighting equipment, provided the situation is deemed safe.

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This course contains some exercises that are physically demanding. Any candidate unsure of their fitness for such activities should consult their doctor before booking onto the course.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GWO Fire Awareness Refresher course?

The GWO Fire Awareness Refresher course is designed to update and reinforce the essential fire safety skills required for working in the wind turbine industry. It covers fire prevention, assessment, response, evacuation procedures, and the use of firefighting equipment. It mirrors the content, duration, and learning objectives of the initial BST Fire Awareness module.

Why do I need to take this refresher course?

Maintaining competency in fire safety is crucial in the wind turbine industry. This refresher course ensures your skills remain sharp, up-to-date with the latest industry standards, and compliant with GWO requirements. It reinforces your ability to prevent fires, make sound judgements in fire situations, manage evacuations, and use firefighting equipment effectively.

What will I learn during the course?

The course covers a range of topics, including identifying fire hazards, assessing fire situations, selecting appropriate extinguishing media, managing personnel evacuations, and using basic handheld firefighting equipment. The emphasis is on practical skills and real-world scenarios within a wind turbine environment.

What makes South West Maritime Academy a good choice for this training?

South West Maritime Academy offers several advantages, including experienced instructors with maritime and wind turbine industry knowledge, state-of-the-art facilities, a comprehensive curriculum, a focus on practical skills, a convenient location just five minutes from J14 of the M5 in South Gloucestershire, a commitment to safety, and competitive pricing.

How long is the course and what is the certification I receive?

The GWO Fire Awareness Refresher course takes just half a day. Upon successful completion, you will receive a GWO Fire Awareness Refresher records valid for a further two years, demonstrating your updated competency.

Contact us

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.

Accommodation

There is a wide range of local accommodation, some of which are within walking distance of the training centre to suit everyone’s budget. For a list of local accommodation please click here.

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