Course code:
Duration: 30 giờ 55 phút
Trainees per class: 5
Certificate validity: 2 years
The Safety and Environmental Protection Division – Vietsovpetro (SEPD) introduces the GWO Advanced Rescue Training (ART) programme for wind energy personnel who are required to perform or participate in advanced rescue operations within wind turbines.
The course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired through GWO Basic Safety Training (BST), particularly the Working at Height module. Participants learn to apply industry-standard rescue equipment, methods, and procedures through practical exercises and simulated scenarios.
Training Modules
The GWO ART programme consists of four modules:
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Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue (HSIBR): Provides rescue techniques for areas that are confined and difficult to access, including the hub, spinner, and inside the turbine blade.
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Nacelle, Tower and Basement Rescue (NTBR): Covers rescue operations in the nacelle, tower, and basement sections of a wind turbine.
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Single Rescuer: Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue (SR-HSIBR): Focuses on rescue techniques and methods for situations involving a single rescuer in the hub, spinner, and inside the blade.
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Single Rescuer: Nacelle, Tower and Basement Rescue (SR-NTBR): Develops the skills required for a single rescuer to perform rescue operations in the nacelle, tower, and basement.
The modules emphasize practical training, enabling participants to apply appropriate rescue methods, use specialized equipment, and manage risks while carrying out rescue tasks.
Target Participants
The programme is suitable for:
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Personnel working in the wind energy industry or related sectors;
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Wind turbine technicians;
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Personnel required to perform or participate in advanced rescue operations;
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Personnel selected by their employers for training to control identified risks.
Participants are required to have knowledge and skills equivalent to GWO Working at Height (BST) before attending the course.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
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Perform advanced rescue techniques using appropriate equipment and methods;
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Apply rescue procedures to specific situations within wind turbines;
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Carry out rescue tasks in accordance with safe working practices;
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Participate in rescue operations at height and in confined spaces within turbines;
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Identify and control risks during rescue operations.
Course Duration and Certificate Validity
According to the referenced course information, the standard GWO ART programme duration is 30 hours and 55 minutes, excluding breaks and meal times. The actual duration must comply with the requirements of each module and the applicable training programme.
Certificate validity is determined by module:
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HSIBR and NTBR: 24 months;
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SR-HSIBR and SR-NTBR: Enduring qualifications with no periodic validity expiry.
Participants should check renewal requirements and certificate status in accordance with current GWO requirements.
Training Arrangements
SEPD welcomes training enquiries from companies, provides guidance on suitable modules, and coordinates training arrangements based on operational requirements.
Course dates, entry requirements, available modules, and applicable certification arrangements will be confirmed for each course.
Contact SEPD to select the appropriate GWO ART programme and enquire about training schedules.
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