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GWO First Aid
Our GWO First Aid course is carried out at our training facility in Kent in the South East of the UK, fully accredited by the Global Wind Organisation. Taught by expert instructors with experience in the industry. This course can be booked at part of the Basic Safety Training (BST) package or individually. Refresher modules are also available for those with a valid GWO First aid certificate.
OVERVIEW
Price Per Person: £180.00 + VAT
Length: 1 Day
The refresher course is a half day 9am-1pm
Delegate to Training Ratio: 1:6
Location: Guardian Sheerness
Certificate Validity: 2 Years
2025 Course dates: 30 January, 24 February, 24 March, 21 April, 19 May, 23 June
Refresher courses are available on the following dates: 12 March, 9 April, 7 May, 11 June
The aim of this module is to enable participants to recognise signs and symptoms of life threating situations and administer safe and effective first aid in the wind turbine industry/WTG environment in order to save lives and prevent further injury, until the casualty can be handed over to the next level of care.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Act independently in recognising, assessing and prioritising the need for basic first aid and providing lifesaving first aid until the casualty can be handed over to the next level of care in case of an incident in the wind turbine industry/WTG environment
- Take responsibility for recognising their limitations as a basic first aider, calling for help to enable the evacuation of a casualty from within the wind turbine industry/WTG environment
- Demonstrate correct use of First Aid equipment in a First Aid scenario
Participants Will Receive:
- Certificate lasting 2 years
- Direct support from the Guardian training team and Guardian Fall customer service
Important Information:
Health:
All personnel participating in GWO Basic Safety Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating. Delegates will be required to sign a statement stating that they are medically fit to participate in safety training and that they do not suffer from any medical illness or are under the influence of any narcotic substance or alcohol
Equipment:
Comfortable clothing for practical exercises and scenarios
Documents Required:
- Photo ID
- GWO WINDA
- Registration Details
Industries:
Wind Energy
Compliance:
Accredited by the Global Wind Organization
Local amenities
Guardian Training Academy - Sheerness, Kent, UK
Queen Phillipa Bed & Breakfast
Queen Phillipa High St, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5AQ
View on Google Maps01795 228 756
GWO First Aid
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