The GWO Working at Height Refresher is a one-day certified training that updates wind energy technicians on the safe practices required when working at elevation. This course reinforces your knowledge of hazard recognition, fall prevention, and emergency rescue procedures in wind turbine environments.
| Timetable | 1 day |
| Certification | GWO Working at Height |
| Validation | 2 years |
| Requirements | Participants must hold a valid GWO Working at Height certificate. This refresher course is not open to candidates who have not previously completed the full GWO Working at Height training. |
This refresher course updates certified wind energy professionals on current legislation, risk management, and practical safety techniques for working at heights in and around wind turbines. Participants revisit the correct use of personal fall protection equipment, anchor points, and ladders, and refresh their ability to operate evacuation systems and perform colleague rescues in emergency situations. The course is delivered as a blended programme, combining online theory preparation with a full day of hands-on practical training on site.
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The GWO Working at Height Refresher is designed for wind energy technicians who hold a current GWO Working at Height certificate and need to renew their qualification before it expires. Working at elevation inside and outside wind turbines carries significant risks, and this course ensures that your skills and knowledge remain up to date with the latest safety standards.
The programme follows the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training framework and is structured as a blended learning experience. You will complete the theoretical component online at your own pace before attending a full day of practical training at the training facility. On-site exercises focus on hands-on skills including the correct use of anchor points, the safe operation of ladders, and the handling of evacuation devices. A key element of the day is practising rescue techniques so that you are prepared to assist a colleague in the event of an incident at height.
Upon successful completion, your GWO Working at Height certificate is renewed for a further two years. This refresher meets GWO BST standard requirements and is recognised across the wind energy industry internationally.
The GWO Working at Height Refresher is a one-day renewal course for wind energy technicians who already hold a valid GWO Working at Height certificate. It updates participants on relevant legislation, hazard management, the correct use of fall protection and evacuation equipment, and emergency rescue techniques. The course follows the Global Wind Organisation BST standard and is delivered as a blended learning programme combining online theory with practical on-site training.
This course is for professionals in the wind energy sector who currently hold a GWO Working at Height certificate and need to renew it before it expires. Entry is not open to those who have not previously completed the full GWO Working at Height training. If you do not yet hold the certificate, you will need to enrol in the full course first.
You must hold a valid GWO Working at Height certificate to participate in this refresher. No additional qualifications are required, but you should ensure your existing certificate is still current at the time of enrolment.
After successfully completing the refresher, your GWO Working at Height certificate is renewed for two years from the date of completion. It is advisable to plan your refresher before your current certificate expires to avoid any gap in your qualification.
Yes. This course follows a blended learning format. You will complete the theoretical component through an online e-learning module before attending the practical day in Rotterdam. This approach allows you to prepare at your own pace and makes the most of the on-site training time for hands-on exercises.
The practical day covers the safe use of anchor points and ladders, the operation of evacuation equipment, and rescue techniques for assisting colleagues during emergencies at height. All exercises are conducted in a realistic training environment designed to reflect conditions found in actual wind turbine operations.
