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GWO BST (Basic Safety Training)

The GWO BST training enables participants to take care of themselves and others working in the wind industry by acquiring technical skills and competencies.

  • Master techniques for working at height
  • Acquire first aid skills
  • Develop manual handling techniques
  • Raise awareness of fire risks
  • Be able to evacuate, rescue and administer first aid in an emergency

Training  programme 

GWO BST (Basic Safety Training)

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Choose the modules you need. GWO certification is valid for 24 months and must be renewed through refresher training in order to maintain your skills and your right to practice.

GWO Onshore (onshore wind turbine)

WAH module (Working at height) 2 days (1 day for refresher training)
FA module (First Aid) 1 day
FAW+MH module (Fire, Gestures and Postures) 1 day

GWO Offshore (offshore wind turbines)

WAH module (Working at height) 2 days (1 day for refresher training)
FA module (First Aid) 1 day
SS module (Survival at Sea) 1 day
FAW+MH module (Fire, Gestures and Postures) 1 day
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Practical information about the training course

GWO BST (Basic Safety Training)

Training duration : 3 to 5 days (21 to 35 hours)
Validity : 24 months
Prerequisites : Be of legal age / HTC medical clearance / Rope access technician with 1,000 hours of experience
Audience : This training course is not accessible to people with Category B and C disabilities. Category A disabilities: please contact us
Training centres : Marseille Peypin, Lille Sin le Noble, Nantes Chateaubriant
Price : Please consult us
Access deadline and terms : Access time and conditions: Immediate registration possible subject to availability and validation of the quote and/or training agreement (contract)
Training document : WINDA GWO certificate

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Why choose the

GWO BST (Basic Safety Training)

training course at HTC Techniques Verticales ?

13 000
Trainees trained
96%
assessment success rate
13
years of experience
12
Certified trainers

They chose HTC for their training

A highly skilled trainer who uses plenty of practical scenarios, making it much easier to absorb the material.
An excellent website that provides all the practical scenarios we need for our learning.

Laurent
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Further practical information

  • Accommodation options near the training centres.
  • Direct contact with a training advisor.
  • This training course is not accessible to people with Category B and C disabilities. B and C. Disabled Category A: please consult us. For further information, please contact Disability Liaison Officer HTC Techniques Verticales on +33 4 42 01 19 95 or www.agefiph.fr
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Choose your technical platform and session

Our sessions are planned on an ongoing basis. If none of the dates suit you, please contact us: we tailor the sessions to your company’s needs.

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15 September 2026

GWO BST

20 October 2026

GWO BST

8 December 2026

GWO BST

8 September 2026

GWO BST

19 October 2026

GWO BST

9 November 2026

GWO BST

7 December 2026

GWO BST

22 September 2026

GWO BST

23 November 2026

GWO BST

15 December 2026

GWO BST

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Our teams can arrange a more suitable option for you: a different date, a different venue, or a dedicated session for your company.

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This training course can be arranged on request, tailored to your schedule and operational requirements.

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