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GWO Advanced Rescue Training – Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue (ART H)

SKU: GWO ART H

Course objective

To teach participants theoretical and practical methods for rescuing casualties from extremely difficult and confined spaces within a wind turbine: the hub, spinner and inside blades. The course emphasises working in pairs and cooperation with professional rescue services.

Duration: 12 hours
Location: Gdynia
GWO compilance: V6
Price per person: 2500
(about 583 )

Course description

The training focuses on rescue scenarios in locations with very limited manoeuvring space:

  • Evacuation techniques: Use of specialist stretchers and rope systems inside the blades and hub,
  • Care of the casualty: Securing an injured person in narrow passages and vertical blade channels,
  • Anchor points: Identification and use of certified and improvised anchor points inside the hub,
  • Rescue strategies: Planning a ‘top-down’ operation and extracting the casualty from hard-to-reach recesses of the machine.

Duration

The course lasts 12 hours. Often delivered as part of a package with the ART-N module (Nacelle, Tower, Basement).

Prerequisites

  • Possession of a valid WINDA ID number,
  • At least 18 years of age,
  • Valid GWO BST certificates: Working at Heights, First Aid and Manual Handling,
  • A valid GWO Enhanced First Aid (EFA) certificate is recommended,
  • No fear of enclosed or very confined spaces (claustrophobia is a contraindication).

Outcomes upon completion

The participant is able to effectively conduct a rescue operation even in the most confined spaces of a wind turbine. They are fully prepared to correctly use advanced rescue equipment, such as MILAN evacuation devices or SKED and KED stretchers. They can efficiently coordinate rescue actions as a two-person team leader and precisely adapt the evacuation method to the specific design of the turbine’s blade and hub.

Certificate validity

The certificate is valid for 24 months (2 years). To maintain certification, a refresher course must be completed within the last 2 months prior to the expiry date of the current certificate.

Information regarding the completed training will be recorded in the international GWO WINDA database. The digital record enables authorised employers to instantly verify your qualifications.  For the participant, this means easy confirmation of competence worldwide without the need for paper documents.

What to bring

  • Valid identity document (ID card or passport),
  • Full workwear (overalls/trousers and jacket).
  • Safety footwear.

Why choose us?

Certified and audited GWO training centre

We offer one of the broadest training portfolios on the market and operate in accordance with international Global Wind Organisation standards. The quality of our training, the competencies of our instructors and our infrastructure are regularly audited.

ONLY AT IM TRAINING: a globally unique PCTC crew course using a full-scale training facility

We have a specialist training ground where participants practise realistic scenarios, including firefighting operations on PCTC vessels, RO-RO vessels and ferries, as well as hazards associated with electric vehicle fires.

We were the first in Poland to introduce GWO High Voltage courses

We made competencies available in Poland that previously required training abroad, reducing the time companies need to prepare teams for onshore and offshore projects.

End-to-end training organisation

We manage the entire process, from agreeing a suitable date and arranging transport and accommodation to delivering the training and preparing complete documentation. We also provide end-to-end support for groups and teams travelling from abroad.

Realistic, modern training infrastructure

We train participants using specialist equipment, full-scale structures, training towers, simulators and a pool, so they can practise procedures rather than simply hear about them.

Partnerships with industry and academic leaders

We work with Energy Innovation in Norway and leading maritime institutions in Poland: Gdynia Maritime University and the Polish Naval Academy. We combine international industry experience with expert knowledge and the resources of Polish maritime universities.

We care about more than just training

Accommodation facilities

We assist course participants and companies in arranging accommodation in Gdynia for the duration of their training. We partner with reliable accommodation providers offering a range of standards and price points, all located with convenient access to our training center.

Transport

We arrange transport for course participants from Poland and abroad. We offer transfers from airports, train stations, hotels, or company offices directly to IM Training in Gdynia. For training groups, we can also organize daily transfers between the accommodation and the training center.

Occupational health

In cooperation with an external clinic, we help arrange the required occupational health examinations. The scope may include, among others, the Chester Step Test, an exercise stress test, and the option to obtain an OEUK/OGUK certificate.

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    Employees return ready to work

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    I am very satisfied

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