Next Scheduled Date: 24 Jun 2024
- Location: Newcastle
- Duration: 5 Days
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Funding:
Contract Funded
- Course Fee: 5 Days IRTC (£133.50)
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Course Fee
from October 2024:
5 Days IRTC (£133.50) - Book today!
Why take this course?
This is an essential safety qualification required by anyone seeking to work in an operational role within the wind sector. It provides the required GWO Certification, which is valid for 2 years, after which you will be able to complete refresher training.
If you are keen to work within the renewable sector, carrying out tasks on wind turbines, and have a suitable engineering background, this course will provide you with the safety knowledge and skills to perform the role, along with industry insight into the wind sector and employment.
Is this the right course for me?
As part of the Government’s energy security strategy, there are plans to increase wind energy fivefold by 2030 and changes to windfarm planning approval times announced in late 2022 will create huge growth and demand for skilled labour.
The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) have created a Wind Technician Entry Level Framework which provides an insight into the various careers within wind across the 3 main areas of Pre Assembly, Installation and Operations & Maintenance. Additional training routes are gradually being developed but all those planning to work in offshore and onshore wind turbine roles will require this GWO Basic Safety Training (BST).GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) will also be available to book through CTP. This industry standard course will provide you with the basic electrical, mechanical and hydraulic training to safely operate under the supervision of an experienced Technician, and is suitable for those both with and without an engineering background.
The Basic Safety Training through the CTP Wind Skills Academy will provide you with enhanced training through a pre course webinar where we will discuss industry opportunities, what to expect from the course and links to employment, alongside a guaranteed interview with companies who are actively recruiting for roles.
Qualifications
GWO Basic Safety Training (BST)
Certification is valid for 2 yearsEligibility
All attendees must meet the following criteria:
- Have a minimum Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline
- Be in their last 6 months of Service by the course start date
- Be medically physically fit and capable of fully participating in practical training
- Be able to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces
- Have basic IT skills as you will be required to record data on tablets/iPads
All attendees must register prior to the course start date on the WINDA database in order that your GWO qualifications can be uploaded and viewed by potential employers.
Course Content
A) Pre course webinar This recorded webinar will give you information on what to expect during the course. You will be given an overview on roles and current industry news, as well as a discussion on preparing for your interview during the course.
B) Register on the WINDA database in advance of training. This will be mentioned within your course Joining Instructions. All attendees must pre-register here before attending the course C) Training onsite - Newcastle
D) Guaranteed Interview – this will be arranged for you to attend face to face or online during your course. In exceptional circumstances you may be given details for an interview to take place following the training. |
Career Opportunities
The renewable sector, and in particular the wind industry, is facing a period of substantial growth and opportunities exist for a variety of roles and experience levels. For example these may include:
- Wind Turbine Technician
- Entry level Technician –
- Pre Assembly / Installation / Servicing (operations, maintenance and repair)
- High Voltage Engineer
- Site Supervisors
- Blade Repair Technicians
The Wind industry relies on recruitment from a number of sources such as networking on LinkedIn, head hunting via specialist recruitment companies and direct recruitment through the training network. CTP work with Employers to promote opportunities via RightJob, Employment Fairs and live chats, as well as highlighting industry events.
Attendees also will be informed on industry opportunities prior to and during the course.
GWO Basic Safety Training (BST)
Scheduled dates and locations
- Date Location Availability
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24 Jun 2024
Newcastle
Reserve spaces available
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2 Sep 2024
Newcastle
Reserve spaces available
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14 Oct 2024
Newcastle
Good Availability
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18 Nov 2024
Newcastle
Good Availability