Module 03 of 05 · GWO BST

GWO - Working at Height

Climb, work, and rescue safely on wind turbine towers. Build the equipment knowledge and rescue capability every offshore tech needs.

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Duration11 Day Initial | 0.5 Day Refresher
FormatTheory & Practical
StandardGWO BST
Validity24 Months
About this module

Every wind technician works at height.

A modern offshore turbine can be well over 100 metres tall. Your daily route to work is vertical, and your safety depends on understanding your equipment, your environment, and the rescue options available if something goes wrong. This GWO module is where that understanding is built.

You will inspect and fit a full body harness, learn the difference between work positioning and fall arrest, and develop the skills to rescue a suspended colleague. Training is delivered in our purpose-built Port of Blyth height facility, which replicates real turbine climb systems, ladders, and platforms.

This is the module where theory becomes muscle memory. Expect to spend significant time on the training tower, under trainer supervision, practising scenarios that mirror the situations you will face on a live site.

Key facts

  • GWO StandardBasic Safety Training, Working at Height element
  • CertificationValid for 24 months, registered on WINDA
  • Weight LimitMaximum 125kg for GWO equipment
  • LocationPurpose-built tower facility at Port of Blyth
  • AssessmentContinuous practical plus rescue scenario
The practical side

Built on our tower, not just our classroom.

More than two-thirds of this module is practical. Expect to climb, connect, descend, and rescue until each skill is demonstrated to competence.

Practical training covers

  • Pre-use PPE inspection and correct donning
  • Ladder climb with a fall arrest system
  • Vertical tower climb replicating turbine conditions
  • Fall arrest drop tests to understand real forces
  • Suspended casualty rescue from height
  • Descent and controlled lowering techniques

Who should attend

  • All new wind technicians
  • Anyone requiring GWO Working at Height recertification
  • Site supervisors and HSE staff
  • Inspection, maintenance, and installation crews
  • Anyone carrying out rope-assisted or climbing tasks
Book your place

Working at Height 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 01
First Aid
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Module 02
Manual Handling
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Module 04
Fire Awareness
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Module 05
Sea Survival
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Book your place at Blyth.

Working at Height 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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