GWO training
Hoktaku technicians with extensive wind turbine maintenance experience will be your instructor for this practical training!
What is "GWO training"?
GWO Training is the international standard safety training set by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) for those involved in wind farm operations. This training is intended to provide basic skills for safety training and emergency response.
We have facilities/instructors available to take the GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) and will contribute to human resource development, which is an issue in the wind power industry.
Overview of GWO BST4*1
| Module*2 | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Working at Height. | WAH | It is enable participants to use basic personal protective equipment and perform safe work at height and comprehensive basic rescue from height in a remote wind turbine environment. |
| First Aid | FA | It is to enable the learner to recognize the signs and symptoms of life-threatening situations and to be able to safely and effectively administer first aid in a wind industry/wind turbine environment to save lives and prevent further injury until the injured person can be passed on to professional medical assistance. |
| Manual Handling | MH | It is about reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders in technicians in the wind industry and enabling them to perform their tasks and activities in the safest way possible when working in a wind turbine environment. |
| Fire Awareness | FAW | It is the ability of the participant to prevent fires, use good judgment when assessing a fire, manage the evacuation of personnel, and ensure that everyone can safely evacuate in the event of an uncontrollable fire. If the incident is determined to be safe, the participant will be able to effectively extinguish the initial fire using basic fire suppression equipment. |
*1 BST does not include Sea Survival Technology (Sea Survival).
*2 The Japanese language description by the GWO training and certification organization "Nippon Kaiji Kyokai" is used.
Information for BST4 Course
New Course
| Day | Schedule | Module | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 8:30-17:00 | Work at Height (WAH) | ¥250,000 |
| Day 2 | 8:30-17:00 | Working at Height (WAH) | |
| Day 3 | 8:30-17:30 | First Aid (FA) | |
| Day 4 | 8:30-17:30 | Manual Handling (MH) + Fire Awareness (FAW) |
Renewal Course
| Day | Schedule | Module | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 8:30-17:00 | Work at Height (WAH) | ¥190,000 |
| Day 2 | 8:30-17:30 | First Aid (FA) + Manual Handling (MH) | |
| Day 3 | 8:30-13:00 | Fire Awareness (FAW) |
* The order of implementation of each module may change depending on weather conditions and other factors.
* Please feel free to contact us if you wish to take only part of the course.
* The GWO BST qualification is valid for 2 years.
* If you renew within two months before the expiration date of your GWO BST certification, the renewal will be for two years from the date of the previous expiration date. However, please note that if you take the renewal course two months before the expiration date, the two-year renewal will be from the date of completion of the course.
Process of the application
*3 Payment must be made at least 2 business days prior to the training start date.
*4 For details on obtaining a WINDA ID, please click on the link below. Please also obtain it before attending the training.
About getting a WINDA ID.pdf
Application
If the online application screen does not open, please send your application to the email address below.
hs000@hokutaku-co.jp
Access
Hokutaku Fukushima Training Center
77-24, Yoshinosawa, Yotsukura, Iwaki, Fukushima, 979-0201
Access
- Approximately 10 minutes by cab from JR Yotsukura Station.
- Approximately 30 minutes by cab from JR Iwaki Station.
* Please arrange a nearby hotel for accommodation.
Inquiries about training courses
General Affairs Department, Hokutaku Co.,LTD
