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Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training Course (BST)

The GWO BST 4 day course is an industry minimum requirement before you set-foot inside a Wind turbine tower. Training will enable participants to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge and skills of first aid, working at heights, manual handling, fire awareness and in case of an emergency, to be able to evacuate, rescue and provide appropriate first aid to casualties. Please email or call direct for enrolment or course enquiry. Email: apretc@federation.edu.au Ph: 03) 5327 8071
Mt Helen Course dates:</br> 12th - 16th May</br> 16th - 20th June </br> 7th - 11th July </br> 11th - 15th Aug </br> 8th - 12th Sept </br> 13th - 16th Oct </br> 10th - 14th Nov </br> 8th - 12th Dec</br>
Location
Intakes
Mt Helen Course dates:
12th - 16th May
16th - 20th June
7th - 11th July
11th - 15th Aug
8th - 12th Sept
13th - 16th Oct
10th - 14th Nov
8th - 12th Dec
Intakes
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Length
4 . 5 days of face to face class

7 hours per day
Non-award
If you're looking to work on a wind farm, either in its construction or as a part of the long term maintenance of a turbine, this working safely at heights training delivered as a part of the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training will be essential for you. The training will provide you with the basic safety awareness in the fields of first aid, manual handling, working at heights, fire awareness required to work with wind turbines and wind power generation. Completing this course will support you in your journey to gain employment in the renewable energy sector (Wind Generation). In addition to the Globally Recognised GWO modules, you will also achieve training and assessment in National Units of Competency to achieve First Aid and CPR/Live Panel Rescue, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Heights Training and Heights rescue Training. 
Wind turbine technician
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You’d be looking at about 25-30 hours per week (if you’re full time), but this includes on-campus classes and self-directed study (i.e. homework).

Please register interest at APRETC apretc@federation.edu.au

PPE to be provided by you;
Safety Shoes with suitable grip for climbing
Long pants and long sleeves
Safety eyewear

How you apply will depend on your current situation – school leaver, tertiary background or life experience – and whether you’re also applying for courses at other institutions. Visit our how to apply page to find out more.

Ready to fill out your application? You might need these codes:

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: 411393

$2423.55

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The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.

Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.

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