Objective

The aim of GWO Fire Awareness Refresher training is to teach delegates to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing Fire Awareness knowledge and skills.

Target Group

Personnel who will be working in the wind industry or related fields, and will carry out their duties in a wind turbine environment, usually in physical contact with a wind turbine or offshore wind structure.
Personnel that perform job functions that have been risk assessed by their employer or workplace, where training according to one or more modules of the BST standard may mitigate the identified risks.

Prerequisites

Due to safety the delegate cannot weigh more than 136 kg/299,8 lbs fully equipped (incl. all PPE, equipment, clothing, etc.) The weight on the equipment is estimated to be 8 kg. Delegates must hold a valid and in-date GWO Fire Awareness Certificate or Refresher Certificate. The online component of the course will provide you with the prerequisite knowledge and awareness required ahead of participation in the onsite practical sessions.

The e-Learning can be started up to 4 weeks (maximum) prior and must be completed no later than 48 hours prior to initial classroom attendance date.The latest you can sign up for the Blended Course is 4 days prior to the classroom start date.

Examination

Upon completion of the course, delegates will be awarded with GWO approved Fire Awareness Refresher certification.
Certification is valid for 2 years. Prior to expiry delegates must retake GWO Fire Awareness Training to remain certified.

Course Contents

Demonstrate knowledge of the development and spread of fire.
Demonstrate knowledge of the causes of fires in wind turbines and the dangers related to this.
Identify any sign of a fire in a wind turbine environment.
Demonstrate knowledge of the contingency plans in a wind turbine environment including smoke detection and emergency escape procedures.
Demonstrate correct actions on discovering a fire including correct operation and fire extinguishing by means of the firefighting equipment in a WTG.