Course code:
Duration: 3 days
Trainees per class: 5
Certificate validity: 2 years
The Safety and Environmental Protection Division – Vietsovpetro (SEPD) provides GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) for personnel working in the onshore and offshore wind energy industry.
The course equips participants with essential safety knowledge and skills to recognize hazards, prevent risks, and respond to emergency situations in the wind turbine environment.
Training Modules
The GWO BST programme consists of five core modules:
- First Aid: Provides skills in basic first aid, injury management, and assistance to casualties in emergency situations.
- Manual Handling: Introduces safe techniques for lifting, moving, and handling objects to reduce the risk of injury.
- Fire Awareness: Helps participants recognize fire hazards, apply preventive measures, and respond to initial fire-related situations.
- Working at Height: Provides skills for working safely at height and practising rescue scenarios in wind turbines.
- Sea Survival: Provides knowledge and skills for responding to offshore emergencies, including escape procedures and the use of survival equipment.
Target Participants
The programme is suitable for personnel working or preparing to work on onshore and offshore wind energy projects, including technical, operations, and maintenance personnel, as well as those requiring foundational safety training for their job responsibilities.
Training Arrangements
SEPD welcomes training enquiries from companies, provides guidance on suitable programmes, and coordinates training arrangements based on workforce requirements.
Course schedules, entry requirements, and applicable certification arrangements will be confirmed for each course.
Contact SEPD to select the appropriate GWO programme and enquire about training schedules.
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