For Who

This course is intended for personnel who are designated to provide enhanced first aid support within wind turbine environments and whose role may require them to respond to medical emergencies on site. It is designed to develop and maintain advanced casualty care capability in remote wind energy operations, including:

• Wind Turbine Technicians and Engineers
• Team Leaders and Supervisors
• Maintenance and Service Personnel
• Designated First Aid Responders and Site Safety Personnel
• Subcontractors and Site Inspectors requiring turbine access

Prerequisites

• A high level of physical fitness and a “Fit for Work" health declaration that is completed on arrival.
• A valid form of photographic identification on the day of training.
• A minimum age of 18 years.
• A valid GWO WINDA ID.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English.
• No prior first aid experience is required.

note: This course includes discussion of medical emergencies, injuries, bodily functions, blood, and other first aid scenarios. Training materials may contain realistic images and case studies for educational purposes.

Course Assessments

Competency is assessed through a combination of knowledge and practical application:

• Theory Review: Instructor-led discussions and knowledge checks to reinforce enhanced first aid principles and current industry best practices.
• Practical Assessment: Direct observation of practical skills and emergency response techniques, including casualty assessment, trauma management, airway management using I-gel airway devices, oxygen administration, patient monitoring, and realistic emergency response scenarios

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the GWO Enhanced First Aid certificate. All results are uploaded to GWO WINDA and are valid for 24 months.