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.

Course objective
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
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.
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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.
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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
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End-to-end support
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Highly competent instructors
The practical sessions after the theory are eye-opening. The instructors are highly competent and the course was delivered thoroughly.
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