GWO Combined Working at Height and Manual Handling
Course Code: OE1EC0019
Fleetwood Offshore Survival Centre
Next course dates
| Start Date | Location | Duration / Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 2 Days/ £535 | Enquire |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 2 Days/ £535 | Enquire |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 2 Days/ £535 | Enquire |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 2 Days/ £535 | Enquire |
| 11 May 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 2 Days/ £535 | Enquire |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 2 Days/ £535 | Enquire |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 2 Days/ £535 | Enquire |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 2 Days/ £535 | Enquire |
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Course Overview
This two day course enables participants, through theoretical and practical training, to use basic personal protective equipment, work safely at heights and perform comprehensive basic rescue from heights in a wind turbine environment. The course also encourages positive manual handling and ergonomic behaviour and enables participants to perform manual handling tasks in a safe manner.
Validity of certificate
2 years
Medical declaration
Parts of the course are of a physical nature, including the requirement for all participants to climb a 16m vertical ladder. Employers must ensure participants are medically fit to attend training. Participants will need to complete a medical declaration when they attend the course.
GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore Initial Package £1100 - five days
If you need to complete all elements of the GWO basic safety training, you can book a package of all five of the initial GWO courses and get a discount on the individual course prices.
Includes:
GWO Fire Awareness
GWO Survival
GWO Working at Height & Manual Handling
GWO First Aid at Work
Find out more and book online here.
Entry Requirements
Participants must register on the GWO WINDA database prior to arrival. Registration is free. Visit the Global Wind Safety website and complete the relevant fields.
You will need to bring your WINDA ID to all booked training courses.
Assessment Methods
The course covers the following areas:
- Relevant legislation for Working at Height (WAH)
- Equipment selection and inspection
- Safe systems of work
- Permits
- Emergency procedures
- Self rescue
- Evacuation
- Manual handling: risk controls and proper manual handling techniques
Industry Placement and Field Trips
This course has no industry placement and no field trips.
Other Costs and Equipment Needed
Most of the course is of a hands-on, practical nature. For theory sessions the dress code is smart/casual.
You will also need to bring:
- sturdy footwear
- warm clothing
- waterproof clothing
- suitable gloves for ladder climbing
- photographic proof of identity eg passport/driving licence (compulsory to attend the course)
Expert Tutors
All staff involved in the delivery of any courses within the College are approved to teach and/or assess the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering and/or assessing a given programme are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.
Regulation and Accreditation
Accrediting Institution: N/A
