GWO Basic Safety Training

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Providers 2

Upcoming dates 5

From £1,110.00 inc. VAT

WHAT IS THIS COURSE?

Course Overview

GWO Basic Safety Training is a comprehensive 5-day safety induction course required for all personnel working in the wind energy industry, including offshore wind operations. It covers essential maritime and industrial safety protocols, earning a Global Wind Organisation certificate recognised across the global wind sector.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites. Open to all beginners
Good physical fitness required (ability to work at heights)
Willingness to participate in water-based evacuation training

What You'll Learn

Fire awareness and prevention techniques
First aid and emergency response
Sea survival and lifeboat operations
Working at heights safely
Manual handling and ergonomics
GWO incident reporting and workplace hazard recognition

COURSE AT A GLANCE

Key Facts

Duration

5 days

Typical Cost

£899–£1,110

Issuing Body

GWO (Global Wind Organisation)

Certificate

GWO BST Certificate

Revalidation: GWO BST certificate must be renewed every 2 years with a 2-day refresher course.

UPCOMING DATES

Available Course Dates

Date	School	Location	Price
7 Sep 2026 to 11 Sep 2026	South West Maritime Academy	Cromhall, United Kingdom	£1,110.00 inc. VAT	Book →
12 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 2026	South West Maritime Academy	Cromhall, United Kingdom	£1,110.00 inc. VAT	Book →
9 Nov 2026 to 13 Nov 2026	South West Maritime Academy	Cromhall, United Kingdom	£1,110.00 inc. VAT	Book →
23 Nov 2026 to 27 Nov 2026	South West Maritime Academy	Cromhall, United Kingdom	£1,110.00 inc. VAT	Book →
14 Dec 2026 to 18 Dec 2026	South West Maritime Academy	Cromhall, United Kingdom	£1,110.00 inc. VAT	Book →

WHERE TO STUDY

Schools Offering This Course

Seascope Maritime Training

Liverpool, United Kingdom

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South West Maritime Academy

Cromhall, United Kingdom

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