Classroom & E-learning

GWO Sea Survival Initial/Refresher

Language: English

Location: Humber | Esbjerg | Newcastle | East Anglia

Accreditation body: GWO

Learning mode: Classroom & E-learning

Upcoming events: 50

About the course

Available in English

Introduction to GWO BST Sea Survival Initial/Refresher

Prepare yourself for the vital skills needed to ensure safety and confidence at sea with our GWO Sea Survival Initial and Refresher course. Designed specifically for the renewable energy sector, particularly wind industry professionals, this classroom-based training immerses participants in essential safety protocols and emergency response techniques. Through engaging face-to-face sessions, learners gain practical knowledge tailored to wind farm environments, emphasizing survival strategies, rescue procedures, and safety awareness in maritime conditions. Whether you're new to sea survival or renewing your certification, this course offers a comprehensive and interactive experience that enhances your ability to respond effectively in emergency situations. By focusing on compliance and safety, it equips you with the confidence and competence to operate safely in challenging offshore settings, supporting your ongoing development within the wind energy industry. Join us to build crucial safety skills that protect lives and ensure operational resilience at sea.

Essential Information

Prerequisites

Participants: Shall have created a personal profile in WINDA and provided their WINDA ID. Will be medically fit, well-rested & show no signs of fatigue, sickness or substance abuse.

Who is it for?

Personnel who will be working in the wind industry or related fields and will have their duties in a wind turbine environment, usually in physical contact with a wind turbine or WTG structure. Personnel that perform job functions that have been risk assessed by their employer or their workplace duty holder as a function, where training according to one or more modules of the BST standard may mitigate of the identified risks

Assessment

Participant knowledge, skills and abilities should be assessed on an ongoing basis during practical scenario-based exercises, by means of direct observation and verbal questioning. The instructor should use this as a method of formative evaluation to support participants in reaching the module objectives. The instructor shall also utilise direct observation and verbal questioning on an ongoing basis through the training, to determine participant achievement of the required learning objectives in the domains of knowledge, skills and abilities, to support the overall summative evaluation of the module.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a GWO BST Sea Survival certificate, valid for two years and recognized worldwide in the wind energy sector.

How it works

Step 1
Identify the specific training modules for your desired role and decide if you want on-site training or a mix of digital and on-site (blended).
Step 2
Once you've chosen the right course, register and pay online. You'll receive a confirmation email instantly.
Step 3
After enrolling, you'll receive a separate email with detailed joining instructions for the training session.
Step 4
Attend your scheduled training session and pass the required assessments to successfully achieve certification.
Step 5
Upon successfully completing the course and passing the assessments, you'll receive your official certification from Maersk Training or the relevant accreditation body.

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