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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.
Mt Helen
Location
Intakes
Mt Helen
Intakes
17 - 20 June: BST Initial (4 days) Mon -Thurs
8 - 12 July: BST Initial (4 days) Mon -Thurs
12 - 16 August: BST Initial (4 days) Mon -Thurs
9 - 13 September: BST Initial (4 days) Mon -Thurs
14 - 18 October: BST Initial (4 days) Mon -Thurs
11 - 15 November: BST Initial (4 days) Mon -Thurs
9 - 13 December: BST Initial (4 days) Mon -Thurs
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Length
4 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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Contact hours can vary depending on requirements, however typical contact hours for full-time study are around 25-30 hours comprising of on-campus classes, online learning and self-directed study.

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.

The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our How to apply page for further information.

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: 411393

$2,455.00

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CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909

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