GWO First Aid (FA)
First Aid Training for the offshore renewables industry
24 Sep 2026
01 Oct 2026
08 Oct 2026
15 Oct 2026
22 Oct 2026
29 Oct 2026
05 Nov 2026
12 Nov 2026
19 Nov 2026
26 Nov 2026
03 Dec 2026
10 Dec 2026
17 Dec 2026
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Description
The aim of this BST Module is to enable delegates to administer safe and effective First Aid in the wind turbine industry/ WTG environment, in accordance with GWO First Aid training through theoretical and practical training.
Furthermore, this training will enable the delegate to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Learning Objectives
- The Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding of the importance of carrying out First Aid in a safe and sound manner, in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic location and according to the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) hereunder the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines
- The Delegates are able to identify and explain normal function, normal signs and symptoms of injuries and illness related to the human body
- The Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding and correct order of management in an emergency situation in a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) environment
- The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of lifesaving First Aid using the Primary Survey “C” -A - B – C including the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
- The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of the Secondary Survey
- The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of Primary and Secondary Survey including the use of First Aid equipment in a First Aid scenario
Prerequisites
- All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.
- The Delegates shall also have a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BST training.
Certification
GWO BST First Aid
Revalidation
2 years
Who is this course for?
Persons preparing for a career in the offshore renewables industry.
Price
£97.50 excl. VAT
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