Course Assessments

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

• Theory Review: Instructor led discussions and knowledge checks to reinforce core safety principles and highlight current industry best practices.
• Practical Assessment: Direct observation of practical skills and emergency response techniques, including rescue exercises, fire awareness drills, first aid scenarios, and sea survival activities (where applicable).

For Who

This package is for Wind Turbine Technicians and offshore/onshore personnel whose current GWO BST 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

Purpose

The GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) is designed for participants who need to renew their GWO certification and maintain industry compliance. Covering all five core safety modules, the course refreshes essential knowledge and practical skills, ensuring participants remain competent, confident, and prepared to work safely in both onshore and offshore wind turbine environments. By reinforcing industry best practices and updating practical rescue and survival skills to reflect current industry standards, the training supports a continued commitment to safety across the wind sector.

Prerequisites

• A valid (non-expired) GWO BST or GWO BSTR certificate for all five modules.
• 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.

Note: This course is physically demanding; participants must be comfortable with heights and physically capable of climbing and lifting

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