Module 01 of 05 · GWO BST

GWO - First Aid

Recognise, respond, and manage casualties in the offshore wind environment. Build the confidence to act when seconds matter.

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Duration1 Day Initial | 0.5 day Refresher
FormatTheory & Practical
StandardGWO BST
Validity24 Months
About this module

The medical response skills every wind tech needs.

The GWO First Aid module equips wind technicians with the confidence and competence to respond to medical emergencies on site, in the turbine, or at sea. From the moment you discover a casualty to the handover to professional medical services, you will learn the practical skills that save lives in hard-to-reach locations.

Offshore wind is not like any other working environment. Help can be hours away, access is vertical and confined, and every technician is expected to be capable. This module is built around that reality. You will practise CPR, bleed control, casualty assessment, and handover until the techniques become second nature.

Delivered by trainers who have worked in the industry, not just taught it, this module combines classroom theory with scenario-based practical assessments that replicate the environments you will actually be working in.

Key facts

  • GWO StandardBasic Safety Training, First Aid element
  • CertificationValid for 24 months, registered on WINDA
  • AssessmentContinuous practical assessment plus scenario
  • LocationPort of Blyth training centre
  • CohortSmall groups for maximum practical time
The practical side

Hands-on training, not just theory.

Over half of this module is spent applying skills in realistic scenarios. You will leave with muscle memory, not just knowledge.

Practical training covers

  • CPR on adult manikins with real-time compression feedback
  • AED use in simulated cardiac arrest scenarios
  • Bleed control including direct pressure, elevation, and tourniquet familiarisation
  • Recovery position and airway management drills
  • Bandaging and splinting for common industrial injuries
  • Full scenario-based assessment in turbine-style environments

Who should attend

  • New entrants to the wind industry
  • Technicians with expired GWO First Aid certification
  • Site supervisors, HSE staff, and duty holders
  • Contractors working on or around wind farms
  • Anyone requiring First Aid as part of full BST certification
Book your place

First Aid is part of the combined BST course.

Option 01
Initial BST
5 days · All 5 modules
Option 02
Refresher BST
3 days · Recertification
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The other four BST modules

Module 02
Manual Handling
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Module 03
Working at Heights
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Module 04
Fire Awareness
View module
Module 05
Sea Survival
View module
Ready to get certified?

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First Aid is delivered as part of our combined GWO Basic Safety Training. Join us at the Port of Blyth for training delivered by industry professionals.

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