Personal
Flexible
Small groups
Personal
Flexible
Small groups
GWO First Aid - EN
1
days
GWO First Aid
Rotterdam
GWO Working at Height - EN
2
days
GWO Working at Heights
Rotterdam
GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore - EN
4
days
GWO First Aid, Working at Heights, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling
Rotterdam
€1450
excl. BTW
GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore - EN
5
days
GWO First Aid, Working at Heights, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling, and Sea Survival
Rotterdam
GWO Enhanced First Aid - EN
3
days
GWO Enhanced First Aid & GWO First Aid
Rotterdam
€889
excl. BTW
GWO Advanced Rescue Training - EN
3
days
GWO Advanced Rescue Training
Rotterdam
€1495
excl. BTW
GWO Sea Survival - EN
1
days
GWO Sea Survival
Rotterdam
GWO Manual Handling - EN
0.5
days
GWO Manual Handling
Rotterdam
GWO Fire Awareness - EN
0.5
days
GWO Fire Awareness
Rotterdam
GWO Boat Transfer - EN
0.5
days
Boat Transfer Certificate of Participation
Rotterdam
€175
excl. BTW
GWO blended training courses
As well as the standard training courses, ECMT also offers GWO training in a blended format. With blended training, you complete the theory part online in advance, at your own pace and from anywhere in the world, using a PC, laptop, tablet or mobile phone. You then attend only the practical part at our centre in Rotterdam.
As you will have already completed the theory part, you’ll spend less time obtaining your certificate. This means that, after weeks at sea, you’ll have more time for family and friends. And you won’t have to compromise on quality, as you’ll receive exactly the same official GWO certificate as you would on our regular courses.
What are GWO training courses?
The GWO training is intended for people working in the wind industry. GWO stands for Global Wind Organisation. The aim of the GWO training courses is to teach people everything about the safety risks involved in working in the wind industry, to help them understand and mitigate these risks, thereby creating a safe working environment.
The GWO training courses were developed from training standards created by GWO members. They agreed on safety training requirements that reflected the risks their employees faced whilst at work. The standards applied by GWO apply to people working in both the onshore and offshore wind industries.
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Who is a GWO course intended for?
The ability to identify safety risks in good time when working in the wind industry is the main reason why the GWO training courses have been designed. The GWO courses are therefore intended for people working in the wind industry.
Which GWO training courses does ECMT offer?
ECMT offers the following GWO courses:
❖ Basic Safety Training Onshore
❖ Basic Safety Training Offshore
❖ Basic First Aid
❖ Basic Working at Height
❖ Basic Manual Handling
❖ Basic Fire Awareness
❖ Basic Sea Survival
❖ Advanced Rescue Training
❖ Enhanced First Aid
What is GWO basic training?
The basic GWO training courses can be taken either as a combined programme or separately. We refer to the combined programme as the GWO Basic Training. This course consists of five different modules, namely: GWO First Aid, GWO Working at Heights, GWO Sea Survival, GWO Fire Awareness and GWO Manual Handling. During this course, all topics relating to the risks and hazards of working in the wind energy industry are covered. Through various practical scenarios, participants then put what they have learnt into practice. It is worth noting that these practical exercises will take place at ECMT’s indoor facility on Brielselaan in Rotterdam, right next to the theory classroom. You can find the Basic Safety Training (onshore) and/or Basic Safety Training (offshore), as well as ECMT’s individual modules, by clicking on the links above.
Upon successful completion of the GWO training courses, you will be registered in WINDA, which stands for Wind Industry Database and is managed by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO).
What are GWO Refresher courses?
If you have previously completed a GWO Basic training course but have not carried out any work in the wind industry for two years, your certificate will have expired and you will need to complete a GWO Refresher course. Naturally, ECMT can also assist you with this. This GWO Refresher course will refresh your knowledge of the risks and hazards. You can find more information about the GWO Refresher course on our GWO Refresher page.
For further details about the GWO training courses mentioned above, please visit our product pages by clicking on the GWO course that interests you. You are, of course, always welcome to contact us directly by email: assistant@ec-mt.com, or by telephone on +31104952018. ECMT delivers its GWO training courses in Rotterdam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can’t find your question here? Please feel free to call or email us.Can I also take ECMT’s GWO training courses online?
Yes, it is possible to take various ECMT GWO courses (either fully or partially) online. The following GWO courses are available in a blended format:
❖ GWO First Aid
❖ GWO Working at Height
❖ GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore
❖ GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore
❖ GWO Sea Survival
❖ GWO Manual Handling
❖ GWO Fire Awareness
What is the average duration of a GWO training course at ECMT?
The duration of a GWO training course at ECMT varies depending on the type of course. For example, the GWO Fire Awareness course lasts half a day, whilst the GWO Basic Safety course lasts 4.5 days. You can find the exact duration of each course on the relevant course pages.
By whom are ECMT’s GWO certificates accredited?
ECMT’s GWO certificates are accredited by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO).
Is it compulsory to complete a GWO training course?
Yes, everyone working in the wind industry must hold at least a GWO Basic training certificate, which comprises the following modules: GWO First Aid, GWO Working at Heights, GWO Sea Survival, GWO Fire Awareness and GWO Manual Handling.
Where are ECMT’s GWO training courses held?
ECMT’s GWO training courses are held in Rotterdam at various venues, such as the training centre or in classrooms. The specific venues will depend on availability and the requirements of the course. Participants can find the venues on the ECMT website or by contacting customer services for further information about available venues.
Why take a GWO course with ECMT?
You can always rely on ECMT! Once you’ve booked a GWO training course with us, it will always go ahead – even if there’s just one participant. ECMT’s GWO training courses are fully certified and delivered by experienced, specially trained GWO professionals. This means you can be sure you’ll receive the correct certificates upon completion. Furthermore, ECMT offers the option to cancel free of charge at any time. Whether you do so 24 hours in advance or just before the GWO training begins. We’re flexible and understand that the wind industry is a dynamic sector.