Objective

The aims of this course are to give the participants the necessary basic knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical training to use basic PPE and perform safe work at heights and safe and comprehensive basic rescue from heights in a remote wind turbine environment in accordance with BST module Working at Heights.

Target Group

The Basic Safety Training (BST) is designed to provide personnel with the basic skills that will enable them to work in a safe manner in the wind industry and to meet emergency response training requirements for personnel new to the wind industry. It is designed to accommodate personnel working offshore.

Prerequisites

Delegates may weigh no more than 124 kg due to weight limitations of the equimpent used during the course.

Examination

Delegates will be assessed according to the learning outcomes by means of direct observation and supplementary oral questions when appropriate.

The assessment is to be conducted by practical scenarios based on the WTG environment.

The validation period for this module is 24 months.

Course is conducted at RelyOnNutec Belgium bvba training centre at Ostend.

Course Contents

All learning outcomes which are stated in the GWO BST module Working at Heights standard.

Which include:
- Global and National legislation
- Required PPE (personal protective equipment)
- Practical training in Working at Heights
- Emergency procedures and evacuation scenarios
- Rescue procedures and practical scenarios