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GWO Enhanced First Aid Refresher

£370.00 + VAT

GWO Advanced Training

LocationEast Coast College
LanguageENGLISH
Learning ModeClassroom with Practical
Accreditation BodyGlobal Wind Organisation

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Purpose

The GWO Enhanced First Aid Refresher (EFAR) module is designed for personnel working in the wind industry who may be required to provide advanced first aid in remote or challenging environments. Building upon fundamental first aid principles, the course develops the knowledge and practical skills required to assess, stabilise, and manage serious injuries and medical emergencies until professional medical assistance becomes available. Particular emphasis is placed on trauma management, patient care, and decision-making in offshore and remote wind turbine environments.

For Who

This course is for Wind Turbine Technicians and offshore/onshore personnel whose current GWO Enhanced First Aid certifications are within their renewal window. It is designed to maintain continued competence and ensure ongoing access to wind farm sites globally, including:

Wind Turbine Technicians and Engineers
Subcontractors and Site Inspectors
Project Managers and Safety Officers requiring turbine access

Prerequisites

A valid (non-expired) GWO Enhanced First Aid or Refresher certificate.
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.

Note: Training must be completed before the expiry date of the current certificates to be classified as a Refresher.

Course Content

This module refreshes and reinforces the knowledge and practical skills required to manage medical emergencies in wind turbine environments, covering both fundamental first aid principles and advanced emergency care techniques:

Basic First Aid Principles: Refreshing casualty assessment, primary survey, and immediate life-saving interventions.
Patient Assessment: Reinforcing structured and detailed casualty assessment using recognised emergency care principles.
Airway & Breathing Management: Refreshing recognition of airway obstruction and breathing difficulties, and practising techniques such as recovery position, airway opening manoeuvres, oxygen administration, and the use of i-gel airway devices to maintain a clear airway.
Circulation & Shock: Reinforcing identification and treatment of shock, severe bleeding, and circulatory compromise.
Trauma Management: Refreshing assessment and management of fractures, spinal injuries, crush injuries, burns, and major trauma.
Medical Emergencies: Reviewing recognition and response to serious medical conditions and illnesses.
Remote Patient Care: Reinforcing ongoing casualty management in remote and offshore environments.
Incident Management: Refreshing communication, handover procedures, and coordination with emergency services.
Practical Scenarios: Repeating realistic emergency response exercises based on wind industry incidents.

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 Refresher certificate. All results are uploaded to GWO WINDA and are valid for 24 months.

PPE Requirements

For the practical training sessions, participants must provide:

Safety Footwear (S3 recommended).
Comfortable Workwear (Suitable for kneeling, stretching, and casualty handling).

Note: All medical training aids and hygiene equipment (mannequins, bandages, AED trainers) are provided.

Available Dates

Wednesday 19

August 2026 08:30

GWO Enhanced First Aid Refresher
19 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2026

Spencer Whiley — East Coast College, Energy Skills Centre, East Coast College, Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2PJ

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September 2026 08:30

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