GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) Initial

Description

RelyOn Australia is accredited by the Global Wind Organisation to deliver GWO Basic Safety Training (BST). This course is delivered by experienced ESI professionals, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

Our GWO programs are delivered in accordance with the following GWO Basic Safety Training Standard:

  • GWO BST First Aid
  • GWO BST Working at Heights
  • GWO BST Fire Awareness
  • GWO BST Manual Handling

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded GWO certification for Basic Safety Training. Results will be recorded on the GWO global database (WINDA).

Additionally, students are awarded several nationally accredited Units of Competency (listed below).

Units of Competency

CPPFES2005Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipmentCurrent
HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitationCurrent
HLTAID011Provide First AidCurrent
HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safelyCurrent
PUASAR022Participate in a rescue operationCurrent
PUAWHS002Maintain safety at an incident sceneCurrent
RIIWHS204EWork safely at heightsCurrent
UETDRMP007Perform rescue from a live low voltage panelCurrent

Course aim

This course is designed for operators, technicians and specialists working in wind turbines, and will assist Learners to develop, practice and maintain safe work practices and everyday tasks, during rescue and evacuation activities.

Target learner group

GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) is targeted at personnel who are currently working or seeking to work in the wind industry, and will have their duties in a wind turbine environment.

Those who work on wind turbines must maintain currency of skills and competency in a range of safety and technical competencies.

Learning activities

Delivery includes:

  • Trainer led classroom presentations
  • Theory assessment
  • Onsite practical exercises and assessment
  • Using Height Safety equipment (e.g. controlled descent devices [CDD]) in a range of work simulated scenarios and applications.
  • For CPR, we use Laerdal Medical's Resusci Anne QCPR resuscitation dummy and defibrillator system, which provides immediate digital interactive reporting on your technique.
  • The Fire Extinguisher is a digital fire training system, called BullsEye, designed by Haagen, the global leaders in fire extinguisher and emergency response training hardware.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the BST, Learners will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to appropriately respond in the event of an emergency. Specifically, the Learner should be able to:

  • Identify and mitigate risks and hazards in a wind farm.
  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider.
  • Recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies until emergency services arrive.
  • Effectively confine and manage an emergency scene
  • Correctly perform LV rescue
  • Correctly perform rescue from heights.
  • Correctly respond to a fire emergency (confining and extinguishing)
  • Perform CPR according to ARC guidelines.
  • Apply appropriate first aid procedures
  • Effectively review and communicate details of the incident.
  • Appropriately debrief from the incident.
  • Apply correct manual handling techniques.

Prerequisites

HLTAID009* Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

HLTAID011* Provide First Aid

AND

UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

OR

UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

* Prerequisite is included in this course.

Duration

4 days

Cost

$2145
Price is per person including GST. ($1950 ex. GST per person).

For Corporate and Private Courses, please discuss your requirements with our Training Services Team via our Office on 1300 15 66 85 or email via admin.au@relyon.com.

Equipment & PPE

Learners are required to have the following to participate in this course:

  • Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. Hard Hat, Safety Footwear, Approved Hi-Vis Clothing, Safety Glasses)
  • Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.)

Assessment approach

Learners will be assessed using a combination of the following methods:

  • Theory/Written Assessment (e.g. Short Answer Questions, Multiple Choice, Verbal Questioning Interview)
  • Direct Observation/Practical Assessment (e.g. Workplace, Simulated Environment, Role Play/Scenario)

Course Entry Requirements

BST Modules may potentially be physically demanding. A medical declaration is required prior to undertaking the course, to ensure students are physically capable to perform the physical tasks, in particular the practical activities associated with working at heights.

Each attendee will be required to provide their unique GWO WINDA ID when enrolling in the training. For more information please visit https://winda.globalwindsafety.org

Accreditation Status

Nationally recognised training.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a statement of attainment.

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