Fire Awareness (GWO) Refresher

This training is accordingly to the guidelines of the Global Wind Organisation (GWO).

This Fire Awareness (GWO) Refresher training is designed for staff working in the wind industry, on land and / or sea, involved in the construction, maintenance and / or service for onshore and / or offshore wind turbines and wind farms. The training Fire Awareness examines basic knowledge and skills on how to deal with fire.

Are you interested in this training? Use the ‘Book now’ button to view the schedule and book the training.

This Fire Awareness (GWO) Refresher training contents:

  • The emergence and spread of fire;
  • Risks of fire in wind turbines;
  • Recognizing the first signs of possibility of fire in a wind turbine;
  • Emergency plans in a wind turbine, including smoke detection and escape procedures;
  • Operation and use of fire extinguishers.

What should I bring?

  • Valid identification (passport, identity card, driving license);
  • Valid medical examination certificate.

You will receive a sticker for your safety passport (PSL) after the training. A safety passport is optionally available from us for € 17.50 (excl 21% VAT)

Winda registration
As from October 17, GWO training participants will have to register in WINDA for a delegate profile. Once you have completed your registration, you will receive a WINDA ID which you must send to info@STC NEXT.nl before you complete the training. The WINDA ID is your personal identification and all of your future GWO training will be associated with this ID.

Register for a Delegate profile using a smartphone, tablet or a computer at winda.globalwindsafety.org.

Besides the GWO Fire Awareness, the following training courses can be booked:

First Aid Refresher; (Click here for more information on this training)
Manual Handling Refresher; (Click here for more information about this course)
Working at Heights Refresher; (Click here for more information on this training)
Sea Survival Refresher; (Click here for more information on this training)

Medical examination (click here for more information)

In order to participate the refresh training, the participant must hold a valid GWO Fire Awareness certificate.

Training times:
We expect the participants at 07.45 on the first training day. The following days start at 08.30. All training days end no later than 16.30, unless the participant attends additional training(s).

Language:
The training is given in English. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with an private interpreter.

Prices:
Fire Awareness Refresher (GWO) €190,- incl. WINDA registration fee
Fire Awareness (GWO) €190,- incl. WINDA registration fee
Complete GWO Training Combination price €1.455,- incl. WINDA registration fee
(Optional) GWO G41 standard examination €180,-
(Optional) GWO G41 + exercise test €245,-